- Asus ProArt PA32KCX targets professionals seeking uncompromising visual precision
- 8K panel reveals production-level 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, offering capabilities that go beyond most production displays.
Award-winning filmmaker Brett Danton, among the first to receive one, tested it on editing, rendering and HDR workflows.
While his enthusiasm is clear, the real question is whether the PA32KCX actually offers strong value or is simply aimed at niche creative pipelines.
A technical leap that aims for precision
The 32-inch screen combines technical features that put it in rare company.
It operates 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 1,200 nits thanks to its 4,096-zone Mini LED backlight.
Sustained brightness of 1,000 nits and support for HDR10 and HLG give it the dynamic range that professionals expect from the best monitors for HDR grading and compositing work.
In fact, this device is already Danton’s primary monitor for professional high-resolution or HDR workflows, and he said, “If they took it away, I’d have a heart attack.” »
At 275 pixels per inch, it also offers 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 layout help handle these setups efficiently.
Its built-in motorized rocker colorimeter offers automatic calibration, reducing manual interruptions during production.
The monitor’s compatibility with various HDR metadata and its ability to mirror virtual production pipelines show a deliberate shift toward professionals handling complex, high-resolution images.
For users used to switching between multiple professional monitor setups, or even those using a MacBook Pro monitor, this level of adaptability could be a long-term advantage.
However, at around $8,000, the PA32KCX is far from mainstream, but Danton considers it a good value compared to reference monitors that cost more than three times as much.
For many people, this device remains a technical showcase that challenges expectations of what a professional 8K display can deliver.
Via Red Shark
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