ASUS ProArt Introduces New Ultra-Wide and Mobile 4K Displays with Touch Pen

ASUS unveiled two new displays under its ProArt series aimed at creative professionals. The newly announced models are the 34.1-inch ultra-wide curved LCD display, ProArt Display PA34VCNV, and the 15.6-inch 4K mobile LCD display, ProArt Display PA169CDV, both equipped with advanced features tailored for high precision and color accuracy. Reservations for these models commenced immediately with a market release scheduled for May 10, 2024. The ProArt Display PA34VCNV features a 34.1-inch ultra-wide IPS LCD panel with a curvature of 3800R, designed to enhance viewing comfort and provide a broader workspace. It offers a UWQHD resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio. This display is calibrated to cover 100% sRGB and 100% Rec.709 color spaces, making it suitable for various professional creative tasks.

The display supports 10-bit color depth and undergoes a three-step pre-calibration process to ensure color precision with a delta less than 2. This model boasts a brightness of 300 cd/m^2, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, and a 5 ms response time. It displays roughly 1.073 billion colors and has a viewing angle of 178° both horizontally and vertically. Connectivity options include USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 96W Power Delivery, dual DisplayPort 1.4, and two HDMI 2.0 ports. The unit measures 817.2 mm in width, 240 mm in depth, and adjustable height from 439.2 to 569.2 mm, weighing approximately 10.8 kg.

ProArt Display PA169CDV Features

The ProArt Display PA169CDV is a portable 15.6-inch 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) LCD display that doubles as an LCD pen tablet using a ProArt Pen with Wacom EMR technology. This display is particularly useful for artists and designers who need a highly responsive device for drawing and editing directly on the screen.

This model also integrates the ASUS Control Panel, a virtual interface that facilitates intuitive operations with popular creative software applications like Adobe Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and Clip Studio Paint. The display has a brightness of 500 cd/m^2, a contrast ratio of 1,200:1, a 10 ms response time, and displays approximately 1.073 billion colors. It offers a 178° viewing angle both horizontally and vertically. Connectivity is provided through USB Type-C supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode and HDMI 2.0. The device is notably compact and lightweight, measuring 370 mm in width, 12 mm in depth, 237 mm in height, and weighing about 1.07 kg.

Pricing and Availability

The ProArt Display PA34VCNV is priced at approximately $727 USD, and the ProArt Display PA169CDV at about $1,288 USD, both including tax. Further details and specifications can be found on the ASUS official website.