Apart from its new OLED and Creator solutions, ASUS also unveiled a roster of new monitors at its recently-concluded “Create the Uncreated Event,” along with the world’s first Calman Verified projector.
ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ13AH and MQ16AH
The ZenScreen OLED MQ13AH is the world’s first 13-inch OLED portable monitor, and is ideal for content creation and daily use. With its 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and HDR technology, the 13.3-inch model and the larger 15.6-inch MQ16AH offer an FHD OLED panel with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and Delta E<2 color difference. MQ13AH has a profile that’s a mere 5mm at its thinnest point, and it only weighs 500 grams.
The energy-efficient MQ13AH also features an embedded proximity sensor that automatically dims the screen when it’s not in use and increases screen brightness when it detects someone in front of the monitor. It has I/O ports on both sides and offers easy cable management. You get a mini HDMI port, and three USB-C ports. Two of which offer DP Alt mode, and another has support for USB-C charging.
Both models have a tripod socket and include a Smart Case that folds into a stand to provide flexible viewing options.
ProArt Display PA147CDV
Designed for creative professionals who are constantly on the go, the slim and lightweight (740g) 14-inch ProArt Display PA147CDV portable monitor features a 1920 x 550 IPS panel with a 32:9 aspect ratio, 10-point touch, and MPP 2.0 support. Its Calman Verified display offers 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 coverage as well as Delta E<2 accuracy.
Content creators can connect the PA147CDV to a laptop for a dual-screen setup and fine-tune their projects on compatible Adobe software via ASUS Dial and Control Panel for a more streamlined workflow. The patented mechanical dual kickstand design props the display up in portrait or landscape orientation.
ProArt Display PA32UCR
ProArt Display PA32UCR is a 32-inch mini LED backlit monitor featuring 4K HDR, 576-zone local dimming, and targeting VESA DisplayHDR 1000. It offers 10-bit color and quantum-dot technology to provide 99% Adobe RGB and > 95% DCI-P3 coverage for exceptional color fidelity. It also has Delta E < 1 color difference and supports multiple HDR formats, including HDR10 and HLG. Embedded hardware calibration technology provides an easy way to ensure color consistency and uniform brightness. Additionally, ASUS-exclusive ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette features allows for easy and convenient color management with six-axis, color temperature and gamma adjustments.
ProArt Display OLED PA32DC
ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA32DC is the world’s first OLED monitor with a built-in calibrator for automatic calibration. It has a 31.5inch 4K (3840 x 2160) HDR display featuring a pure RGB stripe OLED panel. It boasts a 0.1 ms response time, true 10-bit color, covers 99% DCI-P3 coverage and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio to provide the deepest black and the brightest white hues.
ProArt Display OLED PA32DC is targeting VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black and features ASUS Smart HDR technology for multiple HDR formats and PQ curves. To help maintain color accuracy, a built-in colorimeter can be scheduled to check and alert users of any color shift, and can be used for SDR and HDR calibration with the bundled ProArt 2.0 calibration software, offering seamless integration with third-party software such as Calman and Light Illusion ColourSpace CMS.
There’s also a metal handle that makes it easy to pick up and move the display from room to room, and it even includes a hood designed to reduce reflections. Bundled cable clips make it easy to organize and store cables, for a tidy setup.
ProArt Projector A1
The ProArt Projector A1 is the world’s first Calman Verified professional projector and is currently available in stores. It is factory pre-calibrated for Delta E<2 color accuracy and delivers 98% sRGB and 98 Rec. 709 coverage. Its light source has a 30,000-hour lifespan and an output of 3000 ANSI lumens to project vivid FHD visuals.
The device also features wireless mirroring with iOS, Android, and Windows 10 devices. It features four corner and 2D keystone correction plus 1.2X zoom to project large images in confined spaces. Integration with ASUS ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette features allow for quick access to settings and color parameters.
ZenBeam E2 Portable LED Projector
ZenBeam E2 packs a 300-LED-lumens light source and has a 5-watt speaker to deliver big-screen entertainment. Compact in size, it is able to project bright 100-inch WVGA (854 x 480) imagery from a distance of 2.5 meters. It offers wireless mirroring for Android, iOS, and Windows devices, and has Auto Portrait mode that utilizes the integrated G-sensor to allow users to switch between portrait and landscape modes on the fly, without having to change settings.
Auto Portrait mode also removes the black side bars that appear when mirroring mobile device content in portrait orientation. There’s also an HDMI port, a USB Type-A port for the Wi-Fi dongle and charging, and an earphone jack. There’s an embedded battery that provides up to four hours 4 of projection time on a full charge, and it can be also be used as a power bank to charge mobile devices.
TUF Gaming VG30VQL1A
TUF Gaming VG30VQL1A is a 30-inch WFHD (2560 x 1080) 1500R curved gaming monitor with a 200Hz refresh rate and 1ms (MPRT) response time for extremely immersive gameplay. It features exclusive Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology and AMD FreeSync Premium to eliminate ghosting and tearing.
VG30VQL1A also features HDR technology, supporting the HDR10 format and covering 127% of the sRGB color gamut for great contrast and lifelike colors.
ASUS BE27ACSBK
ASUS BE27ACSBK is a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS monitor with an integrated 2-million-pixel FHD (1920 x 1080) webcam and mic array, making it ideal for video conferencing and remote learning on Microsoft Teams, Webex, Google Meet, Zoom and other popular applications. The built-in webcam can tilt (–10°, +10°) and swivel (–135°, +180°), allowing users to ensure they stay in frame.
The device features dual microphones with exclusive AI Noise Canceling technology, and the built-in webcam includes Face Auto Exposure technology that automatically detects faces and optimizes images for better video-conferencing experiences. ASUS BE27ACSBK includes extensive connectivity options including DisplayPort-over-USB-C with 80-watt power delivery, two DisplayPorts, an HDMI port, USB hub, and two 2-watt stereo speakers. It also features a 150 mm height adjustable ergonomic stand with swivel (±180°), pivot (±90°) and tilt (–5°, –35°) adjustments.
Availability and Pricing
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Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
