ASUS has just announced a serious piece of kit for the professional creative world: the ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX. Slated for availability by October 2025, this monster is being touted as the world’s first 8K HDR Mini LED professional monitor. If you’re working with high-resolution video, detailed graphic design, or post-production, this 32-incher looks set to be an absolute game-changer, packing 4032 local dimming zones and some seriously impressive brightness levels. This new display is built with colour accuracy and an efficient workflow firmly in mind.
This monitor has it all, the only downside, they haven’t revealed the price just yet, which is to say it’s likely outrageously expensive.
Key Features
- World’s First 8K HDR Mini LED Professional Monitor
- 8K HDR (7680 x 4320) Resolution
- 4032-zone local dimming for superior contrast.
- 1200 nits peak brightness and 1000 nits sustained brightness across the full screen.
- Factory Pre-Calibrated to an industry-leading Delta E<1 colour difference.
- Built-in Motorised Colorimeter for easy and consistent professional-grade calibration.
- Extensive Colour Gamut Support: 95% Adobe RGB, 97% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709.
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports (one with up to 96W Power Delivery) for seamless connectivity.
- ASUS Smart HDR Technology supporting Dolby Vision, HLG, and HDR10.
- Auto KVM Switch for control of two PCs/laptops with a single peripheral set.
Exquisite 8K Visuals
The sheer detail on the PA32KCX’s 8K HDR panel is staggering. At 32 inches, the 7680 x 4320 resolution translates to 275 pixels per inch (PPI). That’s more than double the pixel density of a similarly sized 4K display, offering up to 300% more onscreen space. This means text is sharper and visual clarity is profoundly enhanced for those highly detailed design projects. It utilises the latest Mini LED technology, featuring a new LED light profile designed to focus the backlight more directly and precisely, which is said to dramatically reduce the frustrating visual artefacts and ‘halo effect’ that can sometimes plague other displays.
True-to-Life Colours and Calibration
For colour-critical work, the PA32KCX appears to exceed industry standards, offering: 95% Adobe RGB, 97% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, and 100% Rec. 709 colour gamut coverage. The true 10-bit IPS panel can showcase over 1.07 billion colours. Maintaining accuracy is critical, so ASUS has equipped the monitor with a built-in motorised flip colorimeter. This little gadget moves into place for easy display calibration and includes a standalone self-calibration feature that is OS-independent and doesn’t require extra software. Users can run the calibration at any time or schedule it via the OSD menu.
The monitor’s ASUS Smart HDR technology brings support for multiple HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HLG, and HDR10. Dolby Vision promises to transform the viewing experience with unmatched levels of brightness, contrast, and colour. HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) makes it ideal for viewing and creating content for broadcast platforms like BBC iPlayer, while HDR10 ensures compatibility with streaming services and the growing library of HDR-enabled games.
What We Think
8K in a 32-inch form factor is a seriously impressive technical achievement, and the list of professional-grade features on the ASUS ProArt PA32KCX reads like a wish list for video editors and graphic designers. The 4032 dimming zones combined with the 1000 nits sustained brightness suggest that HDR content creation is going to look spectacular. The inclusion of the built-in motorised colorimeter is a brilliant, practical feature that tackles the age-old problem of maintaining colour accuracy over the life of a display. The robust connectivity, especially the dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the auto KVM, will make this a dream for those who need a streamlined, high-bandwidth workflow. Honestly, this looks like a genuine high-end tool, not just a monitor.
Where to Buy
The ASUS ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX will be available by October 2025. Pricing and regional availability details will be confirmed closer to the launch date. ASUS has partnered with Adobe to give a little extra value to your purchase. Every ProArt Display PA32KCX bought in select regions includes a free three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Substance 3D and Adobe Acrobat. This is valued at up to $397.44 and is applicable to new or existing accounts. For more information and the latest updates on the ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX, you can check out the official product page here.
