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Most creative professionals, such as filmmakers, photographers, and graphic designers, rely on monitors during their work. They need their creations to look as good as possible, not just on their own screens but on a variety of devices.
With their ProArt series of monitors, ASUS offers a diverse range of options tailored to most creatives, featuring a variety of screen sizes, display resolutions, and refresh rates. High color accuracy across the board, with up to Delta E (ΔE) < 1 color difference, makes the ProArt line of monitors great companions for accurate color choice and reproduction. Here at our CineD HQ, we are working with diverse display models from ASUS, utilizing them for our creative as well as office/everyday work. As such, we decided to write this gear guide and share it with our audience, highlighting what we’ve learned to appreciate and where we see room for improvement when using them daily.
One of the things that we really like is that when it’s time to recalibrate a monitor, the hardware or software calibration technology on ProArt monitors makes the process fast and easy. (We recommend monthly calibration under regular use.)
All ProArt monitors mentioned in this gear guide feature an anti-glare matte finish (but the PA32UCDM, which has an anti-reflection glossy surface), to drastically reduce reflections. There are monitors available for every use case, with up to true 10-bit color depth and refresh rates between 60 and 240 Hz.
A highlight for filmmakers, the 16″ PA16USV monitor stands out for its compact and portable size and weight, and the ability to display images from cameras using SDI and HDMI inputs. Power is supplied via the included USB-C mains adapter, power bank, V-mount battery, or directly from your laptop. So, besides using this monitor as an external device for your camera, you can also connect your laptop and use the PA16USV as an external monitor for your portable office/studio.
Last but not least, for our European followers, you can check out these vendors for the models mentioned in this article: UK, Italy, Benelux, here and here, for Nordics, Poland: here and here, and Hungary here.
See our full monitor review here: Link Gunther's take on this monitor: For me, the absolute reference monitor in terms of color fidelity, contrast reproduction, and color gamut coverage. What makes the difference from all other monitors is the OLED…
See our full monitor review here: Link
Gunther's take on this monitor: For me, the absolute reference monitor in terms of color fidelity, contrast reproduction, and color gamut coverage. What makes the difference from all other monitors is the OLED display - the image on this monitor is just brilliant, with deep blacks and up to 1000 nits brightness in the highlights. I especially noticed this after having used the ASUS ProArt PA32QCV 6K monitor.
Technical Specifications:
This display offers comprehensive support for multiple HDR formats. Plus, with refresh rates up to 240Hz, creators can develop fast-rendering games and preview fast-paced content seamlessly.
Our full monitor review can be found here. Gunther's take on the ASUS ProArt PA32QCV: I used this monitor for about 2 weeks on my daily work and have grown to like it a lot. The IPS panel with…
For MacBook users, the new M Model-P3 Color Preset Mode is a nice addition. It allows users to easily match the color performance of their display and MacBook by simply selecting the M-Model P3 mode on the OSD.
If you are looking for a 5K 27" monitor alternative for an Apple Studio Display, then the ASUS PA27JCV is a very interesting choice. Here are our comments after using this display for quite some time: For creative work, here…
If you are looking for a 5K 27" monitor alternative for an Apple Studio Display, then the ASUS PA27JCV is a very interesting choice. Here are our comments after using this display for quite some time:
For creative work, here is Florian's take: The 5K display resolution in the 27" PA27JCV results in 218ppi (pixel per inch), which Apple defines as "retina". The macOS interface (as well as Windows) looks perfectly crisp on this monitor. The matte finish cuts down on unwanted reflections, but also sacrifices a bit of sharpness compared to glossy monitors. You can easily connect a laptop using one USB-C cable and simultaneously have the laptop charged with up to 96W power delivery from the monitor. You also have the flexibility to connect the monitor using HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, and you can also connect accessories directly to the monitor's USB hub (3x USB-A and 1x USB-C).
The PA27JCV is factory calibrated for Delta E <2 accuracy, providing 10-bit, 1.07 billion colors with 99% DCI-P3 and 95% Adobe RGB coverage. VESA DisplayHDR 500 certified high-dynamic range with a 3000:1 max contrast ratio provides realistically bright highlights and deep shadows to videos and photos. One big downside of this display is the considerable backlight bleed and local dimming, especially noticeable when you work in a darker environment.
The included stand offers height (0-130mm), tilt (-5° - +23°), and swivel (-30° - 30°) adjustment and can be rotated 90° for vertical workflows/content viewing.
You get the same screen size, resolution, refresh rate, and better color accuracy than Apple's Studio Display, but the ASUS doesn't feel as premium. Taking into account that the ASUS PA27JCV only costs half as much as the Studio Display, the lower build quality, poor speaker quality, and lack of webcam are only secondary.
For office work, here is Jackie's take: I’ve been using the PA27JCV mainly for social media management, office tasks, and light graphic work in Photoshop and Canva. The display looks crisp and bright, and I haven’t noticed any color issues in daily use. The matte finish works especially well when sunlight hits the screen, cutting down reflections without losing clarity. I also appreciate the wider 27" format, which makes it easy to keep two or more windows open side by side.
What really stood out for me is how seamlessly it connects to my laptop (no recognition like I’ve often had with other monitors), and that I can power my laptop and phone directly from the monitor. The build feels sturdy and well-made, yet the monitor is surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle. Overall, it’s a very practical and comfortable display for everyday work.
For accurate color workflows, the ASUS PA27UCGE is an invaluable tool for your desk. The 27" 4K monitor offers a built-in motorized colorimeter, so you can calibrate the monitor without the need for external color calibration tools. Thanks to the…
For accurate color workflows, the ASUS PA27UCGE is an invaluable tool for your desk. The 27" 4K monitor offers a built-in motorized colorimeter, so you can calibrate the monitor without the need for external color calibration tools.
Thanks to the built-in motorized colorimeter, no additional software is needed for hardware calibration. You can run the calibration process at any time or schedule it during off-hours through the OSD menu.
Color accuracy of Delta E<1 makes the PA27UCGE a great companion for creative work that demands color consistency and precision. This monitor offers a 160Hz variable refresh rate, 600 nits of peak brightness, and covers 98% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB gamut. The matte finish cuts down on unwanted reflections, ideal for long days at the studio or office. In the box, you can also find a monitor hood, which can further help with cancelling out stray light.
You have the flexibility to connect the monitor to your computer using HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. If you're using a laptop, then you can also connect the monitor using a USB-C cable and simultaneously have the laptop charged with up to 96W power delivery from the monitor. There is also a built-in USB hub (2x USB-A and 1x USB-C) for connecting accessories directly to the monitor.
The built-in colormeter supports self/auto calibration with proven performance comparable to dedicated colorimeters, which is a good time-saver.
This display offers comprehensive support for multiple HDR formats. Plus, with refresh rates up to 160Hz, creators can develop fast-rendering games and preview fast-paced content seamlessly.
Johnnie already covered the ASUS PA16USV monitor inside out in this gear guide. Here is a summary of his thoughts: The ASUS PA16USV Display has grown on me as an essential part of my mobile setup. The size, ease of…
Johnnie already covered the ASUS PA16USV monitor inside out in this gear guide.
Here is a summary of his thoughts: The ASUS PA16USV Display has grown on me as an essential part of my mobile setup. The size, ease of use, and picture quality allow me to judge my footage. This one falls right into the category of: “I didn’t know I needed it until I used it”… and more. The monitor’s size is perfect for on-the-go editing and viewing footage work! It is lightweight but still feels well-built.