GoKawiilThe Asus ProArt PA32UCDMR is a highly capable and flexible display for content creators. But it is also a great gaming monitor and is ideal for those who just want a really nice screen for their work or play space.
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Professional displays have always been regarded as tools for a specific task and nothing more. They are precise, accurate, and usually built to a rugged standard suitable for long-term use. However, they are often expensive. When you consider the basics – resolution, size, and speed – their bang-for-the-buck is low.
But that has changed of late in my experience. You’ll still pay a premium for a professional monitor, but you’ll get more than you used to. Many screens now have fast refresh, Adaptive-Sync, and features that make them suitable for gaming, entertainment, and daily productivity. One could say that they are a luxury category, and that’s where Asus’ new ProArt PA32UCDMR comes into focus. It’s a 32-inch Quantum Dot 4K OLED with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision. It also comes with a calibrator/controller combo and an all-metal chassis that features a slim and elegant design.
The PA32UCDMR’s price, as I write this, is around $1,900, so it still qualifies as expensive. But you can pay much more for a pro screen that doesn’t have fast refresh or Adaptive-Sync. Let’s take a look.
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Asus ProArt PA32UCDMR Specs
Swipe to scroll horizontally Panel Type / Backlight Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode (QD-OLED) Screen Size / Aspect Ratio 32 inches / 16:9 Max Resolution and Refresh Rate 3840x2160 @ 240 Hz Row 3 - Cell 0 FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible Native Color Depth and Gamut 10-bit / DCI-P3+ Row 5 - Cell 0 HDR10, HLG, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision Response Time (GTG) 0.01ms Brightness (mfr) 250 nits – full field Row 8 - Cell 0 1,000 nits – 3% window Contrast Unmeasurable Speakers 2x 3w Video Inputs 1x DisplayPort 1.4 w/DSC Row 12 - Cell 0 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x Thunderbolt 4 Headphone None USB 3.2 1x Type C, 1x Type A Power Consumption 52.8w, brightness @ 200 nits Panel Dimensions WxHxD w/base 28.2 x 18.3-23.5 x 9 inches (716 x 465-597 x 229mm) Panel Thickness 1.7 inches (43mm) Bezel Width Top: 0.28 inch (7mm) Row 19 - Cell 0 Sides: 0.39inch (10mm) Row 20 - Cell 0 Bottom: 0.63 inch (16mm) Weight 20.28 pounds (9.2kg) Warranty 3 years (can be extended to 5 years with online registration)
The PA32UCDMR is an upgrade from last year’s PA32UCDM. It has the same specs but adds a calibrator. It isn’t the built-in kind where a little sensor flips up from the bezel. Rather, Asus created a small puck that integrates the colorimeter and an OSD controller. Control is via Asus’ DisplayWidget Center and ProArt Calibration apps, which are free downloads. You can also use Calman or ColourSpace software. The puck is called CaliContrO, which is clever, but hereafter, I’m calling it The Puck. The good part is that the monitor generates its own test patterns and stores the calibrations in the firmware. You’ll need a PC connection to make it all work.
Pro features continue with a complete list of color modes that correspond to every standard in current use. The gamut choices range from sRGB to BT.2020, with everything in between, including Adobe RGB. You can bank on the accuracy of these modes right out of the box, according to my test results, which you can see in detail on pages four and five. HDR support is nearly complete with HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and Dolby Vision. Only HDR10+ is absent. HDR10 includes multiple PQ curves and the choice of P3 or 2020 gamuts.
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