4K, OLED, 240Hz, KVM switch – What more could one ask for?
There’s a lot happening in the world of displays right now.
OLED has gone mainstream. Refresh rates are climbing. A few years back you had to choose between color accuracy and refresh rate – that is no longer the case.
The ASUS ProArt PA32UCDM is a 32-inch 4K OLED monitor that blends high-end creative quality with the performance gamers want. 240Hz, 10-bit color, Dolby Vision, Thunderbolt 4. You get it all, but without the tacky RGB and “gamer” aesthetic.
This feels like a monitor made for the mature gamer.
A 240Hz refresh rate is no small thing. That’s e-sports speed on a screen meant for serious creative work.
It’s almost odd to see specs like 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, Dolby Vision support, and Delta E<1 color calibration sitting next to phrases like “0.1ms response time” and “Adaptive Sync”. But that’s what makes this monitor interesting: it’s not forcing a trade-off between gaming and creative needs. You get both.
This isn’t just a tool for grading video or editing RAW photos—it’s also ready to slide through fast-paced games with almost next to no motion blur.
Specs
The overall spec sheet for the ASUS ProArt PA32UCDM is also impressive:
- 4K Resolution of 3840×2160 (4K UHD)
- QD-OLED panel,
- 31.5” viewable area,
- Up to 240 Hz refresh rate,
- A 0.1 ms response rate,
- Solid Color Coverage: (99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, true 10-bit),
- HDR Formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 (one with 96W PD), HDMI 2.1,
- USB-C hub, and a
- KVM Switch.
The 31.5″ is 71.73 x 42.23 x 4.24 cm, without a stand.
Pricing
Specs are not the only thing that scream “high end”, the price follows suit.
Here in Norway, not helped by all time weak currency. Global trade war might play a role in these prices as well. Price and availability always wary.
However, at the time of writing. The prices are:
- 21,000 NOK here in Norway.
- $1699 MSRP in the USA, and
- €1799 in Europe.
There is no hiding it, this is expensive.
Reviews Paint a Strong Picture
I haven’t tested it yet myself, but it also reviews well.
According to the review by Christian Eberle published on Tom’s Hardware:
“The Asus ProArt PA32UCDM excels in every respect. It’s completely qualified for any creative task and makes for a killer gaming monitor. With perfect color, supreme flexibility and premium video processing, it’s a display like no other.”
RTINGS.com had similar praise. In their testing, the tester summed up their experience with the following:
- A near-instantaneous response time
- Deep and inky blacks
- Low input lag even at 240Hz
- Full VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support
My impression is that the overall combination of strengths is rare. Usually we are giving something up – to get something good. Not here, unless you count your hard earned cash. .
OLED with 3 year burn-in warranty
OLED monitor have a risk of burn in. ASUS adresses this with a set of panel care tools (Pixel Shift, Uniform Brightness, etc.) and backs it with something very good, a three-year warranty that includes panel burn-in.
Still, the upside is huge. Deep blacks, insane contrast, vibrant HDR support—OLED just looks better. Especially when you’re working, producing or enjoying visual content.
Perfect for creators who game
The lines are blurring. Many who work with color, video, or design also game. And while you can definitely get by with a cheaper screen, there’s something incredibly appealing about having one display that does it all, while maintaining that tuned down Pro Art aesthetics.
I haven’t tested the PA32UCDM myself (yet), but I’m following monitor closely. Personally, I’m hoping 2025 will be the year I bring a high-refresh-rate OLED monitor to my own desk. Something clean. Something accurate. Something fast.
This monitor seems to hit all three.