Asus ProArt Display OLED PA329CDV has reached EU shops, with prices starting at €900 in Germany. The 31.5-inch 4K screen is built for creative work, with color accuracy taking priority over the high refresh rates seen on gaming displays.
Under the hood sits Samsung Display's fourth-generation Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel. It runs at 3840 × 2160 and tops out at 120Hz, while Asus claims a rapid 0.1ms gray-to-gray pixel response.
Color work gets much of the attention here. The screen handles 99% of DCI-P3, uses true 10-bit color, and comes from the factory with Delta E below 1.5. Calman Verified status adds another check, while sRGB and Rec. 709 both get full coverage.
HDR has a few neat details as well. VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 puts it above the True Black 400 grade of the smaller 26.5-inch PA279CDV. Asus claims 1,000 nits for bright spots that cover just 3% of the panel, not the full screen.
For laptop users, a USB-C link can send video and deliver up to 96W of charging power. HDMI, DisplayPort, a USB hub, and KVM support add more ways to run a desk setup. Retail listings also note that DisplayPort can link screens in a chain.
And there's some peace of mind for anyone who leaves editing tools open all day. Asus offers a three-year warranty with burn-in cover, which matters when static menus and toolbars spend hours on an OLED screen.
Price is where the choice gets quite real. Alienware's AW3226Q offers a 31.5-inch 4K tandem OLED panel at 165Hz for a US launch price of $699.99. Asus asks more for its focus on precise colors, a stronger HDR rating, and laptop-friendly ports.
The US debut price for the ProArt was $899. Japanese shops had listed it earlier, with a Benelux release also planned before the German retail arrival. Stock differs by region, and at least one Japanese seller had run out.
Still, the specs are claims until labs test them. Buyers who need exact color and brightness results may want independent checks of screen uniformity, HDR output, and factory tuning. Local warranty terms are worth a look as well.
Under the hood sits Samsung Display's fourth-generation Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel. It runs at 3840 × 2160 and tops out at 120Hz, while Asus claims a rapid 0.1ms gray-to-gray pixel response.
Color work gets much of the attention here. The screen handles 99% of DCI-P3, uses true 10-bit color, and comes from the factory with Delta E below 1.5. Calman Verified status adds another check, while sRGB and Rec. 709 both get full coverage.
HDR has a few neat details as well. VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 puts it above the True Black 400 grade of the smaller 26.5-inch PA279CDV. Asus claims 1,000 nits for bright spots that cover just 3% of the panel, not the full screen.
For laptop users, a USB-C link can send video and deliver up to 96W of charging power. HDMI, DisplayPort, a USB hub, and KVM support add more ways to run a desk setup. Retail listings also note that DisplayPort can link screens in a chain.
And there's some peace of mind for anyone who leaves editing tools open all day. Asus offers a three-year warranty with burn-in cover, which matters when static menus and toolbars spend hours on an OLED screen.
Price is where the choice gets quite real. Alienware's AW3226Q offers a 31.5-inch 4K tandem OLED panel at 165Hz for a US launch price of $699.99. Asus asks more for its focus on precise colors, a stronger HDR rating, and laptop-friendly ports.
The US debut price for the ProArt was $899. Japanese shops had listed it earlier, with a Benelux release also planned before the German retail arrival. Stock differs by region, and at least one Japanese seller had run out.
Still, the specs are claims until labs test them. Buyers who need exact color and brightness results may want independent checks of screen uniformity, HDR output, and factory tuning. Local warranty terms are worth a look as well.
