Asus launches first 8K HDR monitor

Asus PA32KCX arrives this month with 8K resolution in 32 inches, an LCD panel, miniLED with 4032 zones and up to 1200 nits peak brightness.

8K has yet to catch on in the consumer market, and before that can happen professionals need tools to work with 8K content.

That is what Asus aims to provide with the PA32KCX. It is not the first 8K monitor (that was Dell’s 8K monitor in 2017) but it is the first one that also supports HDR – at least on paper.

 Also read: First 8K 120Hz panel could be ready by year-end


33 million pixels
With more than 33 million pixels (7680x4320) spread across 32 inches diagonally, the monitor can display extremely fine detail in professional apps, photos and videos, which is what it is designed for.

It features a 10-bit IPS LCD panel and a miniLED backlight with 4032 dimming zones. It delivers up to 1200 nits peak brightness and 1000 nits full-screen brightness, along with 97% DCI-P3 and 99% AdobeRGB color coverage. It comes pre-calibrated and supports calibration via Calman and Light Illusion using a built-in sensor.

You can connect it to a PC or Mac using Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1. There is also an integrated USB 3.2 hub. Thunderbolt 4 delivers up to 96W of power.


High Dynamic Range?
Asus advertises support for HDR, specifically HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision. The company backs this up with 4032 miniLED zones, which is quite a lot for a 32-inch monitor.

However, we have seen IPS LCD monitors before with many zones that still fall short of true HDR picture quality. It is worth noting that 4032 miniLED zones mean each zone still covers 8228 pixels. Time will tell how the monitor performs.

 Also read: Asus and LG launch 6K LCD monitors with Thunderbolt 4 or 5

Asus first started talking about PA32KCX last year but this month – October – it is confirmed to hit the market. The price? We are still chasing that but expect it to be a big number.

Asus PA32KCX – specifications
Display
Panel Size (inch) : 32
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) : 275
Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Display Viewing Area (H x V) : 708.48 x 398.52 mm
Display Surface : AGLR (Anti-Glare, Low-Reflection)
Backlight Type : Mini-LED
Panel Type : IPS
Viewing Angle (CR≧10, H/V) : 178°/ 178°
Pixel Pitch : 0.092mm
Resolution : 7680x4320
Color Space (sRGB) : 99%
Color Space (Adobe RGB) : 95%
Color Space (DCI-P3) : 97%
Brightness (HDR, Peak) : 1,200 cd/㎡
Brightness (Typ.) : 1000cd/㎡
Contrast Ratio (HDR, Max) : 1,000,000:1
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) : 1000:1
Display Colors : 1073.7M (10 bit)
Response Time : 5ms(GTG)
Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support : HDR10
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support : HLG
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support : Dolby Vision
Flicker-free : Yes
LCD ZBD Warranty : Yes(3 yr)

Features
Trace Free Technology : Yes
ProArt Preset : Native
ProArt Preset : sRGB
ProArt Preset : Adobe RGB
ProArt Preset : BT.2020
ProArt Preset : P3
ProArt Preset : DICOM
ProArt Preset : Rec.709
ProArt Preset : HDR_PQ DCI
ProArt Preset : HDR_PQ BT.2020
ProArt Preset : HDR_HLG BT.2100
ProArt Preset : HDR_HLG DCI
ProArt Preset : Dolby Vision
ProArt Preset : User mode1
ProArt Preset : User mode2
ProArt Preset : User mode3
Color Temp. Selection : Yes (5 modes)
Color Adjustment : RGB Tuning (Gain / Offset)
Gamma Adjustment : Yes (Support Gamma 1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6)
Color Accuracy : △E< 1
ASUS ProArt Hardware Calibration : Yes
ProArt Palette : Yes
QuickFit Plus : Yes
PIP / PBP Technology : Yes
HDCP : Yes, 2.3
VRR Technology : Yes (Adaptive-Sync)
HDR Preview : Yes
DisplayWidget : Yes, DisplayWidget Center
Low Blue Light : Yes
Multiple HDR Mode : Yes
KVM Switch : Yes

Audio
Speaker : Yes(3Wx2)

I/O Ports
Thunderbolt 4 x 2 (Daisy Chain)
DisplayPort 2.1 x 1
HDMI(v2.1) x 2
USB Hub : 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
USB Hub : 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
USB-C Power Delivery : 96W
USB 3.2 (Signal) : x 1 USB Type-C (For KVM Switch)

Power Consumption
Power Consumption : <81.4W
Power Saving Mode : <0.5W
Power Off Mode : 0W (hard switch)
Voltage : 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Mechanical Design
Tilt : Yes (+23° ~ -5°)
Swivel : Yes (+30° ~ -30°)
Pivot : Yes (+90° ~ -90°)
Height Adjustment : 0~100mm
Embedded Colorimeter : Yes (Support Self-Calibration)
Ambient Light Sensor : Yes
Proximity Sensor : Yes
VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm
Kensington Lock : Yes
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