ASUS ProArt 6K Review: $1,399 Gets You a 32-Inch 6K Display

[Jensend]

Yes .. but that really doesn't matter (I'm sure you agree)

This is a review of product right now ... and right now it's $1399 on the manufacturers website.

Maybe if your post wasn't full of snark your correction would have been more appreciated.
Presumably the video was made and the article written before the silent price increase. The $1299 price was announced just a month and a half ago.
I don't disagree that video can can be unnecessary and the "review" is more of a feature overview. If I want more detailed technical analysis, rtings is probably the best bet.

 

[Jensend]

You’re very sensitive then, because no standalone 5k or 6k monitors are above 60Hz and anyone over a certain age spent decades using computers and playing video games at a MUCH slower refresh rate.

I've been playing games at 60FPS since the 80's. And used an 85Hz monitor in the 90's.

A CRT at 60Hz has much better motion clarity than even most high-refresh rate displays today, so it isn't exactly a worthwhile comparison.

That said, for most non-gaming desktop work I do, higher motion clarity is mostly irrelevant.

 

[zach-coleman]

I’m so happy the era of all monitors larger than a laptop being garbage quality is almost over. Now if only they could figure out native OS brightness controls and having decent speakers…

 

[jeffbax]

I just want a regular Studio Display with more than one display input 😒

 

[mintshows]

it’s only 4K at 32 inches, but I find that you can just scale the interface and not really notice the difference. That would be a better monitor than this one.

Scaling 4K at 32" to match the resolution of 6k monitors is definitely NOT going to treat text very kindly. Sure, it'll look 'fine' to most, but I myself couldn't bear it... Even scaling my 27" 4k to the current standard 5k resolutions is suboptimal. Text doesn't look nearly as good on it as it does on a true 5k monitor.

 

[imamacperson]

Can you daisy chain the ports?

 

[citysnaps]

So, this hypothetical 6K 32" Apple Studio Display would go for what, $2,500 - $2,800 or so? Still at 60Hz refresh rate. Wonder how strong the market would be for this, since we've got ASUS, LG, Dell (older offering) and Kuycon alternatives?

If it worked as well as my current Studio Display, I'd buy one at that price. I have zero issues with my ASD. 60 Hz is not an issue for me.

 

[Jeeve Stubbs]

I don’t understand the complaints about the XDR age or price. There is still no other monitor at the same price range offering the same image quality.

That’s not a monitor for random web browsing and YouTube, it’s for a specific niche of professionals.

What would you say if Apple were still selling its 2019 MacBook Pro, and for the same price? That even 2025 PC laptops can't compete with it? Apple has excellent products that often top the competition, but even so, it constantly strives to come up with something better - except for the XDR, it seems.
Professional or not, if me or my design company are going to shell out six thousand bucks for a screen (and a thousand extra just for the mount…), I expect better than six-year old tech, no matter how good it was or still is.

 

[citysnaps]

What would you say if Apple were still selling its 2019 MacBook Pro, and for the same price? That even 2025 PC laptops can't compete with it? Apple has excellent products that often top the competition, but even so, it constantly strives to come up with something better - except for the XDR, it seems.
Professional or not, if me or my design company are going to shell out six thousand bucks for a screen (and a thousand extra just for the mount…), I expect better than six-year old tech, no matter how good it was or still is.

What would you like a new ProDisplay XDR to do better than the current one that is already tailored for professionals? And how would that benefit your professional use?

 

[jayb3]

So, this hypothetical 6K 32" Apple Studio Display would go for what, $2,500 - $2,800 or so? Still at 60Hz refresh rate. Wonder how strong the market would be for this, since we've got ASUS, LG, Dell (older offering) and Kuycon alternatives?

Yes, I’ll take the same Apple studio display in 6k. I would gladly pay $2,500 for 5 more inches. 🤣

 

[Alex.ne]

Do most people need a 32" monitor ?

Unless people are sitting far away from the monitor, they have to move their head constantly to see everything.

"Most people" - no. Most professionals from graphics industry - yes.

 

[joevt]

Can you daisy chain the ports?

It has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, so the answer is probably yes. Can you connect two of these together? Maybe? 6K60 with DSC is less bandwidth (15.5 Gbps) than 4K60 without DSC (16 Gbps) so Thunderbolt 4 should be able to carry two such DisplayPort signals. Only HBR2 link rate is required. If the DisplayPort link rate is HBR3, then it might not work unless the OS is smart enough to know that the required DisplayPort bandwidth does not require all of the HBR3 bandwidth.

 

[k27]

Damn, if only it was glossy.

Glossy is unergonomic and bad. A monitor is not a makeup mirror.

 

[SunMac]

What could I do with this? Why would I want a 6K monitor for? Serious question, I’m curious lol

 

[saberfi]

The ProArt 6K has a matte display coating that's meant to cut down on reflections, but it does impact some of the color vibrancy and contrast.

This really grinds my gears with every other display manufacturer than Apple. It's going to be grainy matte for you whether you like it or not.

At least Apple offers the choice and their glossy standard options are just top notch.

 

[svish]

Looks like a very good display and it is larger than the Apple display. Only disappointment is the matte screen. Otherwise I would consider buying this.

 

[Levithescienceguy]

Apple REALLY needs to update their monitor options every 3 years or so. I'm willing to spend up to 3K on a quality monitor from Apple right now, but I can't justify any of their current options right now when my MacBook Pro's monitor is better by nearly every metric.

 

[cdrider]

Reviews for this monitor keep popping up on the web and YouTube but you can't buy it yet. The release keeps getting pushed back and price goes up each time. Latest rumour is a mid to late September release - pushed back from end of August.

 

[Joe Bogger]

I stoped reading after 600 nits.

 

[Jensend]

I stoped reading after 600 nits.

There's pretty much no reason to go higher than that for an IPS screen without a segmented backlight, unless you're going to use it outside.

 

[ErneX]

What would you say if Apple were still selling its 2019 MacBook Pro, and for the same price? That even 2025 PC laptops can't compete with it?

They don’t have to offer you a product at the price point you want, the price is also based on what else is available at a similar price point and features. The reality is that the XDR is a very high end monitor with no peers, it’s likely to cost a lot to manufacture just because it’s not mass produced, hence a niche professional item.

Don’t see any problems with that. It’s a monitor for professional color grading, other reference monitors cost tens of thousands as well.

 

[ErneX]

Can you daisy chain the ports?

According to its product page it’s possible (over TB4):

ProArt Display 6K PA32QCVï½Monitorsï½ASUS Global

The goal of the ASUS ProArt display series is to offer the most advanced technologies to power the imaginations of creators everywhere. With features such as mini-LED backlights, OLED displays, and ASUS Smart HDR technology, ProArt monitors are the solution for creating masterpieces.

www.asus.com

 

[ThailandToo]

60HZ. It is 6K and it seems so far that is the max frequency for these 6K 32” screens. They are not aimed at gamers etc though.

Yeah, everyone wants to have 120Hz but it’s not even available on external displays with 5k or 6k. Would require two cables for sure. I expect Apple will develop with TB5 5K and 6K displays that do 120Hz.

 

[Joe Bogger]

There's pretty much no reason to go higher than that for an IPS screen without a segmented backlight, unless you're going to use it outside.

Right. 600 nits and IPS screen without a segmented backlight is not for me.
So, I'll have to wait for the LG 6K or the new Apple ProDisplay XDR.

 

[throAU]

No one *wants* reflections but a glossy monitors looks way better in most all measurements… except reflections. Everything else about it is better.

Sure, but in the real world we deal with reflections.

Unless you're planning to use it at night with the lights switched off, you will have reflections.