By The barriers preventing waves of 6K monitors from being released have finally been lifted, seven years after Apple’s 6K Pro Display HDR was released. Many new possibilities are coming in 2025, even if some, such as the Dell Ultrasharp U3224KB, were offered in previous years.
Among these is the Asus ProArt PA32QCV, a 32-inch 6K monitor with an MSRP of $1,399 that is intended for prosumers, creatives, and professionals. Even while it isn’t cheap, the ProArt PA32QCV is far less expensive than the 6K monitors that were on the market a few years ago, while maintaining good image quality.
Specs and Features
The Asus ProArt PA32QCV’s headline feature is, of course, its resolution. The monitor has a native resolution of 6016×3384 across a 31.5-inch panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It’s technically slightly lower in resolution than some prior 6K monitors, like the Dell U3224KB, which had a resolution of 6144×3456. But the PA32QCV’s resolution is a match for the Apple Pro Display XDR. That’s important, Mac users are a clear target audience for the monitor
- 31.5-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio
- Resolution in native: 6016 x 3384
- Type of panel: IPS-LCD
- 60 Hz is the refresh rate.
- VESA MediaSync is an adaptive sync system.
- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified, HDR10
- Ports: 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI, 1x Thunderbolt 4-in with 96 watts of power delivery, and 1x Thunderbolt 4-out 2.1, two USB-A two USB-C ports, and 3.2 Gen 1 downstream 3.2 3.5mm audio jack, Gen 1 downstream
- Sound system: two 2-watt speakers
- Extra features include an ambient light sensor, an ambient color sensor, and a KVM switch. The manufacturer’s guarantee is for three years.
- The MSRP is $1,399.99.
Additionally, the ProArt PA32QCV has a robust port complement. It has a Thunderbolt 4 port that can deliver 96 watts of power, making it ideal for powering the majority of mid-range Windows laptops and Apple MacBooks. Additionally, it has Thunderbolt 4-out, which may be utilized to daisy-chain to another monitor, and many downstream USB connections.
Design
In recent years, Asus’ ProArt design language has become well-known. High-end models like the PA32QCV enhance the conservative and professional appearance of most ProArt monitors by featuring a unique, heatsink-like feature on the back of the screen. It looks good on a professional display and is understated yet appealing.
A nice stand is included with the ProArt PA32QCV. Its height adjustment range is up to 130mm, which is slightly greater than the standard 110mm. This is significant because it allows the display to swivel 90 degrees into portrait mode in addition to providing a wider variety of heights. The majority of 32-inch screens cannot pivot, or if they can, they are unable to do so fully. Additionally, the stand has above-average 60 degrees of swivel and 28 degrees of tilt.
Although the stand base is a little bigger and will take up a lot of desk space, objects can still be placed in the area the stand takes up because the base is flat. Despite its odd three-piece design—the majority are in two pieces—the stand is nonetheless able to be put together without the use of any equipment. The rear of the monitor has a 100x100mm VESA mount that can be used with external monitor arms and stands.
Connectivity
The connectivity range of the Asus ProArt PA32QCV is decent. In addition to offering up to 96 watts of power delivery, it has a Thunderbolt 4 connection. Since this is sufficient to run the most potent MacBook Pro notebooks, it is obvious that Asus has the Mac market in its sights. An additional Thunderbolt 4-out port with 15 watts of power joins it. The Thunderbolt 4-out can be utilized to bridge a Thunderbolt video connection to a second display because it supports daisy-chain connections.
DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 connect to the Thunderbolt 4 connector, making a total of three video interfaces.
Four USB ports total—two USB-A and two USB-C—are technically present on the monitor. They function at 5Gbps data rates, or USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds. That’s quite standard for a monitor, but since it supports Thunderbolt 4, it’s important to note because it means you should only use Thunderbolt 4 to connect any high-speed external media. You may easily swap inputs across machines by using the USB ports with a wired keyboard and mouse, thanks to a KVM switch option.
Motion Performance
The ProArt PA32QCV from Asus has VESA MediaSync certification. A lesser-known adaptive sync standard that is more geared on media playback than gaming is called MediaSync. It limits things like frame-to-frame instability while playing 24 FPS content on a 60Hz monitor, but it only needs adaptive sync to work in the 60Hz to 48Hz range.
I’m not sure how helpful it is, to be honest. I prefer to play games or watch YouTube, where the content is frequently at 30 or even 60 frames per second, rather than watching 24 frames per second movies on a display. Nevertheless, MediaSync can aid in smooth motion in games because it incorporates Adaptive Sync (although over a small range).
However, motion clarity is poor. Although it’s not bad, the monitor’s stated gray-to-gray pixel reaction time of 5 milliseconds isn’t particularly noteworthy in 2025. Rarely, IPS gaming monitors might reach 0.5 milliseconds or 1 millisecond. Response times as short as 0.03 milliseconds are possible with OLED.
Your viewpoint will be relevant. Experts who only use 60Hz screens and choose extra features over improved motion clarity won’t notice any problems. However, the decreased motion clarity of the PA32QVC will be noticeable if you have previously used a 240Hz OLED display.
Conclusion
What the Asus ProArt PA27JCV did for 27-inch 5K monitors, the PA32QCV does for 32-inch 6K panels. Without significant issues or compromises that could make the PA32QCV unattractive, it lowers the resolution to a more reasonable price range.
Its drawbacks include a poor contrast ratio and mediocre motion clarity. However, the PA32QCV offers a 32-inch 6K monitor for hundreds, if not thousands, less than the alternatives if you want it only for the resolution (as I imagine many 6K buyers do).
