ASUS has announced a pair of large monitors at CES, beginning with the impressive 32-inch ProArt PA32U, a UHD HDR Thunderbolt 3 display which offers 384 (direct) backlighting zones, 95% DCI-P3 coverage, and peak brightness of 1,000 nits.
The ASUS ProArt PA32U
“The 32-inch ASUS ProArt PA32U is the world’s first professional direct-lit LED 4K UHD HDR monitor, delivering breathtaking levels of detail. It has a full-array LED backlight with the all-new ASUS LED-driving technology, featuring 384 LED zones and capable of a peak brightness of 1,000cd/m2, which offers a wide range of dynamic luminance for a much richer, nuanced image. The use of quantum dot technology provides a wide color gamut, enabling ProArt PA32U to deliver 99.5% Adobe RGB, 85% Rec. 2020, 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 color-space performance for high-end video-editing and production.”
HDR in full effect on the ProArt PA32U
The use of direct backlighting with individual zones – with what sounds like local dimming (“a wide range of dynamic luminance”) – should put the ProArt PA32U high on an HDR enthusiast’s list.
Back view of the ProArt PA32U
Next we have the Designo Curve MX38VQ, a massive 37.5-inch monitor a 2300R curved IPS panel that boasts ultra-wide QHD (3840×1600) resolution. The MX38VQ also features a Harman Kardon branded 8-watt stereo speaker system and Qi wireless charging base built into the stand.
The ProArt PA32U will be available in Q3 2017, with pricing to fall in the $1799-$1999 range. The Designo Curve MX38VQ will also be available Q3 2017, with pricing set at $1099.
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Were any UHD Blu-ray drives
Were any UHD Blu-ray drives announced? We’ve got the software and monitors announced, graphics cards have been capable for over a year, now we just need the drives for watching UHD Blu-ray movies.
lol @ pcper yes they
lol @ pcper yes they definitely need HBM for HDR and solid state gaming.