- Asus ProArt PA32KCX is aimed at professionals seeking uncompromising visual precision
- 8K panel reveals production-grade clarity far beyond conventional 4K monitors
- Sustained brightness and color depth redefine modern HDR workflows
The ASUS ProArt PA32KCX is the world’s first professional 8K Mini LED monitor and offers capabilities beyond most production displays.
Award-winning filmmaker Brett Danton, one of the first to receive one, has been testing it in editing, rendering and HDR workflows.
While their enthusiasm has been clear, the real question is whether the PA32KCX really offers great value or simply caters to creative niches.
A technical leap that aims for precision
The 32-inch screen combines technical features that put it in unusual company.
It runs at an 8K resolution of 7680 x 4320 and maintains an average ΔE value of less than one, indicating very accurate color reproduction.
The display covers 97% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and offers a maximum brightness of up to 1200 nits through its 4096-zone Mini LED backlight.
Sustained 1000 nits brightness and support for HDR10 and HLG give you the dynamic range professionals expect from the best monitors for HDR grading and compositing work.
In fact, this device is already Danton’s primary monitor for professional or high-resolution HDR workflows, and he said, “If they took it away from me, I would have a heart attack.”
At 275 pixels per inch, it also provides a denser pixel structure than standard 4K monitors, making it ideal for precision editing tasks.
Danton’s workflow combines multiple high-performance systems, including rendering machines powered by Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs.
He notes that the PA32KCX’s heavier construction and improved input design help manage these configurations effectively.
Its integrated motorized folding colorimeter offers automatic calibration, reducing manual interruptions during production.
The monitor’s support for various HDR metadata and its ability to mirror virtual production processes show a deliberate move toward professionals handling complex, high-resolution images.
For users used to switching between multiple commercial monitor setups, or even those using one monitor for a MacBook Pro, this level of adaptability could be a long-term advantage.
However, at around $8000, the PA32KCX is far from mainstream, but Danton considers it a solid value compared to reference monitors that cost more than three times as much.
For many people, this device remains a technical showcase that defies expectations of what a professional 8K display can offer.
Via Redshark
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