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At a glance<\/span><\/p>\nExpert’s Rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPros<\/h3>\n\n- Excellent SDR image quality\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Sturdy, hefty design\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Wide range of customization<\/li>\n
- 120Hz refresh rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Cons<\/h3>\n\n- USB-C hub lacks video-out or ethernet<\/li>\n
- HDR is merely passable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Our Verdict<\/h3>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV blends professional image quality with gamer-friendly features to create an impressively versatile and capable display. The price might make some pause, but if you want a monitor that can competently handle anything you throw at it, then it doesn\u2019t get much better than this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Price When Reviewed<\/h3>\n
729.99<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tBest Prices Today: Asus ProArt PA348CGV\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Amazon\"](\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/amazon-logo.svg\")
<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Newegg\"](\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/newegg-logo.svg\")
<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nContent creators who play PC games face tough choices when it comes time to buy a monitor. Many of the best professional monitors look great in games but lack a high refresh rate and adaptive sync. Gaming monitors, on the other hand, can have great image quality but are missing features essential to demanding creators. Asus ProArtPA34CGV bridges this gap, and does so at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n
Note: This review is part of our ongoing roundup of the best monitors. Go there for information about competing products, what to look for in a monitor, and buying recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\nAsus ProArt PA348CGV: The specs<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications are typical of a 34-inch ultrawide monitor. Its resolution of 3440\u00d71440 is essentially the standard for this size of monitor, with only a couple LG 5K Ultrafine monitors going higher. The IPS panel is also typical for this category.<\/p>\n
\n- Display size: 34-inch ultrawide<\/li>\n
- Native resolution: 3440\u00d71440<\/li>\n
- Panel type: IPS\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Refresh rate: 120Hz<\/li>\n
- HDR: Yes<\/li>\n
- Ports: 1x USB-C 90W Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB 3.2, earphone jack<\/li>\n
- Stand adjustment: Height, tilt, swivel<\/li>\n
- VESA mount: 100x100mm<\/li>\n
- Speakers: Yes<\/li>\n
- Price: $729<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As a result, it\u2019s easy to underestimate the PA348CGV. This monitor\u2019s strengths aren\u2019t clearly expressed by its specifications but quickly became obvious in my testing.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Design<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a monitor meant for professional use and, as such, has a restrained design that doesn\u2019t stand out\u2014especially from the front, where moderately sized matte-black bezels frame the screen. It\u2019s a bit more attractive from the rear thanks to a series of heatsink-like ridges, but still tame.<\/p>\n
\n![\"Asus](\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asus-proart-PA348CGV-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=1200\")
\nThe Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s design is a bit tame, but functional nonetheless.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pick it up, however, and the monitor is more impressive. This is a beefy display with thick, sturdy plastics and a remarkably weighty stand sure to keep it steady. The stand\u2019s design includes a modestly sized, flat base that minimizes its footprint on your desktop.<\/p>\n
The stand can adjust for height, swivel, and tilt. Those who need more range of motion can attach a third-party monitor stand or arm to the 100x100mm VESA mount. A word of warning: The panel alone weighs about 17 pounds, which tests the limits of inexpensive Amazon monitor arms. You\u2019ll have to budget for a better monitor arm from Ergotron, Jarvis, or similar.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Features and menu<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV has a reasonable range of modern connectivity. This includes one USB-C port with 90 watts of Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate mode. That port can extend connectivity to four additional USB-A 3.2 ports. The monitor lacks ethernet or DisplayPort-Out, however, making it less useful than Dell\u2019s best USB-C hub monitors such as the Dell U3421WE.<\/p>\n
\n![\"Asus](\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asus-proart-PA348CGV-2.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=1200\")
\nThe port range on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV is reasonable.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Additional video inputs include one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0, for a total of four video inputs. There\u2019s also a 3.5mm earphone jack for passing through audio.<\/p>\n
The monitor\u2019s menus are controlled by a joystick and series of front buttons. Placing the joystick up front is not the common choice but makes it easy to find, and the buttons allow access to a variety of shortcuts like brightness or blue light controls. The menus look great, have clear labels, and respond quickly to input.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no shortage of preset image-quality modes which, importantly, include sRGB, Rec.709, and DCI-P3. That\u2019s key for content creators who want to work in a very specific color space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n![\"Asus](\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asus-proart-PA348CGV-3.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=1200\")
\nGreat customization options are included in an easy-to-use menu system on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Customization is extensive, as well. The monitor offers four precise color temperature modes and five precise gamma modes. There\u2019s also six-axis color hue and saturation adjustment, plus gain and offset. These options help creators dial in the image to match their needs. The monitor includes speakers, which is nice, but they\u2019re weak and only usable at (or very near) maximum volume. They are useful in a pinch, and for basic audio notifications, but don\u2019t hold up in music, movies, or games. Those who need quality audio in a monitor should look at alternatives from BenQ like the EW3880R.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: SDR image quality<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications don\u2019t offer much reason for excitement, as it lacks flashy new technologies like Quantum Dots, a Mini-LED backlight, or an OLED panel. Yet the monitor manages to impress with solid brightness and excellent color accuracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n![\"Asus](\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asus-proart-pa348cgv-brightness.png?w=1200\")
<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Asus starts out strong with a maximum brightness of 375 nits in SDR. This level of brightness is not unusual in 2022 but does stand out among ultrawide monitors I\u2019ve recently tested.<\/p>\n
Most users will want to turn down the brightness significantly for general use: I left it around 25 percent of maximum. The brightness will be appreciated in bright rooms, as the display remains vivid, and easy on the eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n![\"Asus](\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asus-proart-pa348cgv-contrast.png?w=1200\")
<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
As mentioned, the PA348CGV lacks any cutting-edge display panel or backlight features, and that has consequences for its contrast ratio. The monitor\u2019s unsophisticated backlight and IPS panel provides a maximum contrast ratio of just 1120:1.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not bad for an ultrawide with an IPS panel but obviously falls behind the OLED panel in the Alienware AW3423DW. It\u2019s also inferior to the Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE\u2019s IPS Black panel (though, unfortunately, this panel type is not currently available in an ultrawide format).<\/p>\n
You should expect disappointing black levels and some missing detail in dark scenes. This isn\u2019t much of an obstacle for content creation but becomes obvious when watching movies or playing games with dark visuals such as Diablo 2: Resurrected<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n![\"Asus](\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asus-proart-pa348cgv-color-gamut.png?w=1200\")
<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The PA348CGV\u2019s color gamut is strong, delivering 100 percent of sRGB and 98 percent of DCI-P3. This is right in line with the Dell U3223QE and certainly qualifies it as a \u201cwide gamut\u201d monitor. The PA348CGV also has a true 10-bit panel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a result, the PA348CGV displays a huge variety of color with minimal banding in gradients. It\u2019s a very impressive display in this regard. I noticed almost no color banding in Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em>. The simulator\u2019s expanse of a blue sky, with its subtle variations in hue, can lead to obvious, distracting bands of color on less capable monitors.<\/p>\nThe monitor also looks wonderfully vivid straight out of the box, with a punchy, over-saturated style that many casual owners will prefer. Any bright, vivid content, whether it\u2019s a game or animated film, looks spectacular.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n![\"Asus](\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asus-proart-pa348cgv-color-accuracy.png?w=1200\")
<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Color accuracy comes in strong, defeating all other monitors in this competitive set. None of these monitors, aside from the BenQ EX3415R, are especially inaccurate, but it\u2019s always great to see precision in a monitor built for content creation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The monitor also did well in gamma and color temperature. It hit a gamma curve of 2.2, which means content looks about as bright as expected, and an ideal color temperature of 6500K. And, as mentioned, the monitor has multiple gamma color temperature settings. These settings also were accurate to their stated targets, which makes calibrating the monitor to your specific needs easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sharpness is just adequete. The monitor\u2019s resolution of 3440\u00d71440, spread across the 34 inches of ultrawide screen, provides a pixel density of 109 pixels per inch. This is similar to a 27-inch 1440p monitor. Fine fonts are detailed, photos look sharp, and games seem crisp. However, there\u2019s not enough resolution here for 4K video editing. Serious photographers may also need more pixels to handle high-resolution DSLR photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I came away impressed by the Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s SDR performance. It does a wonderful job of blending the precision content creators demand with the brilliance and punchy color owners will want for casual use. This monitor is an excellent choice for a home office, as it\u2019s well suited to both professional applications and PC games.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: HDR image quality<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV supports HDR10 but isn\u2019t VESA DisplayHDR certified. That left me with low expectations, and the monitor easily cleared them.<\/p>\n
Maximum HDR brightness is good at 515 nits, and the monitor sustains this brightness well without fluctuation between full-screen and 10 percent windows. In short, the display appears uniformly bright when showing a variety of bright content..\u00a0<\/p>\n
The exception to this is the monitor\u2019s local dimming mode, which is on by default. I was shocked to find it performs okay despite the monitor\u2019s basic backlight system. Switching between scenes doesn\u2019t normally cause a dramatic and distracting variance in brightness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But don\u2019t get too excited. While it didn\u2019t ruin image quality, local dimming also failed to increase the measured contrast ratio. It also caused blotchy variations in brightness when viewing dark scenes.<\/p>\n
The PA348CV handled tone mapping well. For example, maximizing HDR brightness didn\u2019t cause the cells of an Excel spreadsheet to disappear, a problem visible on many entry-level HDR monitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are still serious limitations to the PA348CV\u2019s HDR performance. It lacks the brightness and contrast required to make HDR content truly stand out. However, HDR performance is passable for general use, providing some increase in brilliance and a bit more detail in bright portions of a scene. That\u2019s enough to place the PA348CV ahead of similarly priced competitors.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Motion clarity<\/h2>\n
Most professional monitors are not good for gaming, as they lack both the pixel response times and refresh rates gamers demand. The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is an exception to this rule. It claims a gray-to-gray pixel response time of two milliseconds and has a 120Hz refresh rate. It officially supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and should unofficially work as a G-Sync compatible monitor, though I was unable to verify that.<\/p>\n
Motion clarity is very solid. Fast moving objects retain good detail and fast camera pans in games don\u2019t obscure the background. Blur Busters\u2019 gaming test, which rapidly pans across a scene in League of Legends<\/em>, proved characters and health bars remain identifiable. Character names, however, were too blurry to read.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe PA348CGV\u2019s performance is what I expect from a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, and that\u2019s good news. This level of motion clarity is more than adequate for most PC gamers and a major improvement over a 60Hz refresh rate.<\/p>\n
Final thoughts<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a superb ultrawide monitor that manages to serve a huge range of users. It\u2019s equally excellent for professional content creators, gamers, and prosumers who have basic needs but want a premium experience. It\u2019s also a rare example of a monitor that\u2019s equally suited to both content creation and gaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the kicker: It\u2019s $729. That\u2019s not cheap, to be sure, but the PA348CGV is priced similarly to high-end competitors that lack its versatility. Monitors like the $700 BenQ EX3415R and $750 LG UltraGear 34GP83A-B are great for gaming but not nearly as capable for creators, while Dell\u2019s $620 U3421DW is solid for creators but disappointing in PC games. The PA348CGV does it all without increasing the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Pros<\/h3>\n\n- Excellent SDR image quality\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Sturdy, hefty design\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Wide range of customization<\/li>\n
- 120Hz refresh rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Cons<\/h3>\n\n- USB-C hub lacks video-out or ethernet<\/li>\n
- HDR is merely passable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Our Verdict<\/h3>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV blends professional image quality with gamer-friendly features to create an impressively versatile and capable display. The price might make some pause, but if you want a monitor that can competently handle anything you throw at it, then it doesn\u2019t get much better than this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Price When Reviewed<\/h3>\n
729.99<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tBest Prices Today: Asus ProArt PA348CGV\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nContent creators who play PC games face tough choices when it comes time to buy a monitor. Many of the best professional monitors look great in games but lack a high refresh rate and adaptive sync. Gaming monitors, on the other hand, can have great image quality but are missing features essential to demanding creators. Asus ProArtPA34CGV bridges this gap, and does so at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n
Note: This review is part of our ongoing roundup of the best monitors. Go there for information about competing products, what to look for in a monitor, and buying recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\nAsus ProArt PA348CGV: The specs<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications are typical of a 34-inch ultrawide monitor. Its resolution of 3440\u00d71440 is essentially the standard for this size of monitor, with only a couple LG 5K Ultrafine monitors going higher. The IPS panel is also typical for this category.<\/p>\n
\n- Display size: 34-inch ultrawide<\/li>\n
- Native resolution: 3440\u00d71440<\/li>\n
- Panel type: IPS\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Refresh rate: 120Hz<\/li>\n
- HDR: Yes<\/li>\n
- Ports: 1x USB-C 90W Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB 3.2, earphone jack<\/li>\n
- Stand adjustment: Height, tilt, swivel<\/li>\n
- VESA mount: 100x100mm<\/li>\n
- Speakers: Yes<\/li>\n
- Price: $729<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As a result, it\u2019s easy to underestimate the PA348CGV. This monitor\u2019s strengths aren\u2019t clearly expressed by its specifications but quickly became obvious in my testing.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Design<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a monitor meant for professional use and, as such, has a restrained design that doesn\u2019t stand out\u2014especially from the front, where moderately sized matte-black bezels frame the screen. It\u2019s a bit more attractive from the rear thanks to a series of heatsink-like ridges, but still tame.<\/p>\n
\n\nThe Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s design is a bit tame, but functional nonetheless.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pick it up, however, and the monitor is more impressive. This is a beefy display with thick, sturdy plastics and a remarkably weighty stand sure to keep it steady. The stand\u2019s design includes a modestly sized, flat base that minimizes its footprint on your desktop.<\/p>\n
The stand can adjust for height, swivel, and tilt. Those who need more range of motion can attach a third-party monitor stand or arm to the 100x100mm VESA mount. A word of warning: The panel alone weighs about 17 pounds, which tests the limits of inexpensive Amazon monitor arms. You\u2019ll have to budget for a better monitor arm from Ergotron, Jarvis, or similar.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Features and menu<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV has a reasonable range of modern connectivity. This includes one USB-C port with 90 watts of Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate mode. That port can extend connectivity to four additional USB-A 3.2 ports. The monitor lacks ethernet or DisplayPort-Out, however, making it less useful than Dell\u2019s best USB-C hub monitors such as the Dell U3421WE.<\/p>\n
\n\nThe port range on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV is reasonable.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Additional video inputs include one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0, for a total of four video inputs. There\u2019s also a 3.5mm earphone jack for passing through audio.<\/p>\n
The monitor\u2019s menus are controlled by a joystick and series of front buttons. Placing the joystick up front is not the common choice but makes it easy to find, and the buttons allow access to a variety of shortcuts like brightness or blue light controls. The menus look great, have clear labels, and respond quickly to input.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no shortage of preset image-quality modes which, importantly, include sRGB, Rec.709, and DCI-P3. That\u2019s key for content creators who want to work in a very specific color space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\nGreat customization options are included in an easy-to-use menu system on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Customization is extensive, as well. The monitor offers four precise color temperature modes and five precise gamma modes. There\u2019s also six-axis color hue and saturation adjustment, plus gain and offset. These options help creators dial in the image to match their needs. The monitor includes speakers, which is nice, but they\u2019re weak and only usable at (or very near) maximum volume. They are useful in a pinch, and for basic audio notifications, but don\u2019t hold up in music, movies, or games. Those who need quality audio in a monitor should look at alternatives from BenQ like the EW3880R.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: SDR image quality<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications don\u2019t offer much reason for excitement, as it lacks flashy new technologies like Quantum Dots, a Mini-LED backlight, or an OLED panel. Yet the monitor manages to impress with solid brightness and excellent color accuracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Asus starts out strong with a maximum brightness of 375 nits in SDR. This level of brightness is not unusual in 2022 but does stand out among ultrawide monitors I\u2019ve recently tested.<\/p>\n
Most users will want to turn down the brightness significantly for general use: I left it around 25 percent of maximum. The brightness will be appreciated in bright rooms, as the display remains vivid, and easy on the eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
As mentioned, the PA348CGV lacks any cutting-edge display panel or backlight features, and that has consequences for its contrast ratio. The monitor\u2019s unsophisticated backlight and IPS panel provides a maximum contrast ratio of just 1120:1.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not bad for an ultrawide with an IPS panel but obviously falls behind the OLED panel in the Alienware AW3423DW. It\u2019s also inferior to the Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE\u2019s IPS Black panel (though, unfortunately, this panel type is not currently available in an ultrawide format).<\/p>\n
You should expect disappointing black levels and some missing detail in dark scenes. This isn\u2019t much of an obstacle for content creation but becomes obvious when watching movies or playing games with dark visuals such as Diablo 2: Resurrected<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The PA348CGV\u2019s color gamut is strong, delivering 100 percent of sRGB and 98 percent of DCI-P3. This is right in line with the Dell U3223QE and certainly qualifies it as a \u201cwide gamut\u201d monitor. The PA348CGV also has a true 10-bit panel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a result, the PA348CGV displays a huge variety of color with minimal banding in gradients. It\u2019s a very impressive display in this regard. I noticed almost no color banding in Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em>. The simulator\u2019s expanse of a blue sky, with its subtle variations in hue, can lead to obvious, distracting bands of color on less capable monitors.<\/p>\nThe monitor also looks wonderfully vivid straight out of the box, with a punchy, over-saturated style that many casual owners will prefer. Any bright, vivid content, whether it\u2019s a game or animated film, looks spectacular.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Color accuracy comes in strong, defeating all other monitors in this competitive set. None of these monitors, aside from the BenQ EX3415R, are especially inaccurate, but it\u2019s always great to see precision in a monitor built for content creation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The monitor also did well in gamma and color temperature. It hit a gamma curve of 2.2, which means content looks about as bright as expected, and an ideal color temperature of 6500K. And, as mentioned, the monitor has multiple gamma color temperature settings. These settings also were accurate to their stated targets, which makes calibrating the monitor to your specific needs easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sharpness is just adequete. The monitor\u2019s resolution of 3440\u00d71440, spread across the 34 inches of ultrawide screen, provides a pixel density of 109 pixels per inch. This is similar to a 27-inch 1440p monitor. Fine fonts are detailed, photos look sharp, and games seem crisp. However, there\u2019s not enough resolution here for 4K video editing. Serious photographers may also need more pixels to handle high-resolution DSLR photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I came away impressed by the Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s SDR performance. It does a wonderful job of blending the precision content creators demand with the brilliance and punchy color owners will want for casual use. This monitor is an excellent choice for a home office, as it\u2019s well suited to both professional applications and PC games.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: HDR image quality<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV supports HDR10 but isn\u2019t VESA DisplayHDR certified. That left me with low expectations, and the monitor easily cleared them.<\/p>\n
Maximum HDR brightness is good at 515 nits, and the monitor sustains this brightness well without fluctuation between full-screen and 10 percent windows. In short, the display appears uniformly bright when showing a variety of bright content..\u00a0<\/p>\n
The exception to this is the monitor\u2019s local dimming mode, which is on by default. I was shocked to find it performs okay despite the monitor\u2019s basic backlight system. Switching between scenes doesn\u2019t normally cause a dramatic and distracting variance in brightness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But don\u2019t get too excited. While it didn\u2019t ruin image quality, local dimming also failed to increase the measured contrast ratio. It also caused blotchy variations in brightness when viewing dark scenes.<\/p>\n
The PA348CV handled tone mapping well. For example, maximizing HDR brightness didn\u2019t cause the cells of an Excel spreadsheet to disappear, a problem visible on many entry-level HDR monitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are still serious limitations to the PA348CV\u2019s HDR performance. It lacks the brightness and contrast required to make HDR content truly stand out. However, HDR performance is passable for general use, providing some increase in brilliance and a bit more detail in bright portions of a scene. That\u2019s enough to place the PA348CV ahead of similarly priced competitors.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Motion clarity<\/h2>\n
Most professional monitors are not good for gaming, as they lack both the pixel response times and refresh rates gamers demand. The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is an exception to this rule. It claims a gray-to-gray pixel response time of two milliseconds and has a 120Hz refresh rate. It officially supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and should unofficially work as a G-Sync compatible monitor, though I was unable to verify that.<\/p>\n
Motion clarity is very solid. Fast moving objects retain good detail and fast camera pans in games don\u2019t obscure the background. Blur Busters\u2019 gaming test, which rapidly pans across a scene in League of Legends<\/em>, proved characters and health bars remain identifiable. Character names, however, were too blurry to read.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe PA348CGV\u2019s performance is what I expect from a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, and that\u2019s good news. This level of motion clarity is more than adequate for most PC gamers and a major improvement over a 60Hz refresh rate.<\/p>\n
Final thoughts<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a superb ultrawide monitor that manages to serve a huge range of users. It\u2019s equally excellent for professional content creators, gamers, and prosumers who have basic needs but want a premium experience. It\u2019s also a rare example of a monitor that\u2019s equally suited to both content creation and gaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the kicker: It\u2019s $729. That\u2019s not cheap, to be sure, but the PA348CGV is priced similarly to high-end competitors that lack its versatility. Monitors like the $700 BenQ EX3415R and $750 LG UltraGear 34GP83A-B are great for gaming but not nearly as capable for creators, while Dell\u2019s $620 U3421DW is solid for creators but disappointing in PC games. The PA348CGV does it all without increasing the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent SDR image quality\u00a0 Sturdy, hefty design\u00a0 Wide range of customization 120Hz refresh rate Cons USB-C hub lacks video-out<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1355,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[270],"tags":[1092,1096,1094,1093,1095,1097],"class_list":["post-1354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editors-choice","tag-asus","tag-doitall","tag-pa348cgv","tag-proart","tag-review","tag-ultrawide"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1354"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1354\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Cons<\/h3>\n\n- USB-C hub lacks video-out or ethernet<\/li>\n
- HDR is merely passable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Our Verdict<\/h3>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV blends professional image quality with gamer-friendly features to create an impressively versatile and capable display. The price might make some pause, but if you want a monitor that can competently handle anything you throw at it, then it doesn\u2019t get much better than this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Price When Reviewed<\/h3>\n
729.99<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tBest Prices Today: Asus ProArt PA348CGV\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nContent creators who play PC games face tough choices when it comes time to buy a monitor. Many of the best professional monitors look great in games but lack a high refresh rate and adaptive sync. Gaming monitors, on the other hand, can have great image quality but are missing features essential to demanding creators. Asus ProArtPA34CGV bridges this gap, and does so at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n
Note: This review is part of our ongoing roundup of the best monitors. Go there for information about competing products, what to look for in a monitor, and buying recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\nAsus ProArt PA348CGV: The specs<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications are typical of a 34-inch ultrawide monitor. Its resolution of 3440\u00d71440 is essentially the standard for this size of monitor, with only a couple LG 5K Ultrafine monitors going higher. The IPS panel is also typical for this category.<\/p>\n
\n- Display size: 34-inch ultrawide<\/li>\n
- Native resolution: 3440\u00d71440<\/li>\n
- Panel type: IPS\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Refresh rate: 120Hz<\/li>\n
- HDR: Yes<\/li>\n
- Ports: 1x USB-C 90W Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB 3.2, earphone jack<\/li>\n
- Stand adjustment: Height, tilt, swivel<\/li>\n
- VESA mount: 100x100mm<\/li>\n
- Speakers: Yes<\/li>\n
- Price: $729<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As a result, it\u2019s easy to underestimate the PA348CGV. This monitor\u2019s strengths aren\u2019t clearly expressed by its specifications but quickly became obvious in my testing.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Design<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a monitor meant for professional use and, as such, has a restrained design that doesn\u2019t stand out\u2014especially from the front, where moderately sized matte-black bezels frame the screen. It\u2019s a bit more attractive from the rear thanks to a series of heatsink-like ridges, but still tame.<\/p>\n
\n\nThe Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s design is a bit tame, but functional nonetheless.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pick it up, however, and the monitor is more impressive. This is a beefy display with thick, sturdy plastics and a remarkably weighty stand sure to keep it steady. The stand\u2019s design includes a modestly sized, flat base that minimizes its footprint on your desktop.<\/p>\n
The stand can adjust for height, swivel, and tilt. Those who need more range of motion can attach a third-party monitor stand or arm to the 100x100mm VESA mount. A word of warning: The panel alone weighs about 17 pounds, which tests the limits of inexpensive Amazon monitor arms. You\u2019ll have to budget for a better monitor arm from Ergotron, Jarvis, or similar.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Features and menu<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV has a reasonable range of modern connectivity. This includes one USB-C port with 90 watts of Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate mode. That port can extend connectivity to four additional USB-A 3.2 ports. The monitor lacks ethernet or DisplayPort-Out, however, making it less useful than Dell\u2019s best USB-C hub monitors such as the Dell U3421WE.<\/p>\n
\n\nThe port range on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV is reasonable.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Additional video inputs include one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0, for a total of four video inputs. There\u2019s also a 3.5mm earphone jack for passing through audio.<\/p>\n
The monitor\u2019s menus are controlled by a joystick and series of front buttons. Placing the joystick up front is not the common choice but makes it easy to find, and the buttons allow access to a variety of shortcuts like brightness or blue light controls. The menus look great, have clear labels, and respond quickly to input.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no shortage of preset image-quality modes which, importantly, include sRGB, Rec.709, and DCI-P3. That\u2019s key for content creators who want to work in a very specific color space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\nGreat customization options are included in an easy-to-use menu system on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Customization is extensive, as well. The monitor offers four precise color temperature modes and five precise gamma modes. There\u2019s also six-axis color hue and saturation adjustment, plus gain and offset. These options help creators dial in the image to match their needs. The monitor includes speakers, which is nice, but they\u2019re weak and only usable at (or very near) maximum volume. They are useful in a pinch, and for basic audio notifications, but don\u2019t hold up in music, movies, or games. Those who need quality audio in a monitor should look at alternatives from BenQ like the EW3880R.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: SDR image quality<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications don\u2019t offer much reason for excitement, as it lacks flashy new technologies like Quantum Dots, a Mini-LED backlight, or an OLED panel. Yet the monitor manages to impress with solid brightness and excellent color accuracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Asus starts out strong with a maximum brightness of 375 nits in SDR. This level of brightness is not unusual in 2022 but does stand out among ultrawide monitors I\u2019ve recently tested.<\/p>\n
Most users will want to turn down the brightness significantly for general use: I left it around 25 percent of maximum. The brightness will be appreciated in bright rooms, as the display remains vivid, and easy on the eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
As mentioned, the PA348CGV lacks any cutting-edge display panel or backlight features, and that has consequences for its contrast ratio. The monitor\u2019s unsophisticated backlight and IPS panel provides a maximum contrast ratio of just 1120:1.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not bad for an ultrawide with an IPS panel but obviously falls behind the OLED panel in the Alienware AW3423DW. It\u2019s also inferior to the Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE\u2019s IPS Black panel (though, unfortunately, this panel type is not currently available in an ultrawide format).<\/p>\n
You should expect disappointing black levels and some missing detail in dark scenes. This isn\u2019t much of an obstacle for content creation but becomes obvious when watching movies or playing games with dark visuals such as Diablo 2: Resurrected<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The PA348CGV\u2019s color gamut is strong, delivering 100 percent of sRGB and 98 percent of DCI-P3. This is right in line with the Dell U3223QE and certainly qualifies it as a \u201cwide gamut\u201d monitor. The PA348CGV also has a true 10-bit panel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a result, the PA348CGV displays a huge variety of color with minimal banding in gradients. It\u2019s a very impressive display in this regard. I noticed almost no color banding in Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em>. The simulator\u2019s expanse of a blue sky, with its subtle variations in hue, can lead to obvious, distracting bands of color on less capable monitors.<\/p>\nThe monitor also looks wonderfully vivid straight out of the box, with a punchy, over-saturated style that many casual owners will prefer. Any bright, vivid content, whether it\u2019s a game or animated film, looks spectacular.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Color accuracy comes in strong, defeating all other monitors in this competitive set. None of these monitors, aside from the BenQ EX3415R, are especially inaccurate, but it\u2019s always great to see precision in a monitor built for content creation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The monitor also did well in gamma and color temperature. It hit a gamma curve of 2.2, which means content looks about as bright as expected, and an ideal color temperature of 6500K. And, as mentioned, the monitor has multiple gamma color temperature settings. These settings also were accurate to their stated targets, which makes calibrating the monitor to your specific needs easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sharpness is just adequete. The monitor\u2019s resolution of 3440\u00d71440, spread across the 34 inches of ultrawide screen, provides a pixel density of 109 pixels per inch. This is similar to a 27-inch 1440p monitor. Fine fonts are detailed, photos look sharp, and games seem crisp. However, there\u2019s not enough resolution here for 4K video editing. Serious photographers may also need more pixels to handle high-resolution DSLR photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I came away impressed by the Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s SDR performance. It does a wonderful job of blending the precision content creators demand with the brilliance and punchy color owners will want for casual use. This monitor is an excellent choice for a home office, as it\u2019s well suited to both professional applications and PC games.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: HDR image quality<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV supports HDR10 but isn\u2019t VESA DisplayHDR certified. That left me with low expectations, and the monitor easily cleared them.<\/p>\n
Maximum HDR brightness is good at 515 nits, and the monitor sustains this brightness well without fluctuation between full-screen and 10 percent windows. In short, the display appears uniformly bright when showing a variety of bright content..\u00a0<\/p>\n
The exception to this is the monitor\u2019s local dimming mode, which is on by default. I was shocked to find it performs okay despite the monitor\u2019s basic backlight system. Switching between scenes doesn\u2019t normally cause a dramatic and distracting variance in brightness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But don\u2019t get too excited. While it didn\u2019t ruin image quality, local dimming also failed to increase the measured contrast ratio. It also caused blotchy variations in brightness when viewing dark scenes.<\/p>\n
The PA348CV handled tone mapping well. For example, maximizing HDR brightness didn\u2019t cause the cells of an Excel spreadsheet to disappear, a problem visible on many entry-level HDR monitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are still serious limitations to the PA348CV\u2019s HDR performance. It lacks the brightness and contrast required to make HDR content truly stand out. However, HDR performance is passable for general use, providing some increase in brilliance and a bit more detail in bright portions of a scene. That\u2019s enough to place the PA348CV ahead of similarly priced competitors.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Motion clarity<\/h2>\n
Most professional monitors are not good for gaming, as they lack both the pixel response times and refresh rates gamers demand. The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is an exception to this rule. It claims a gray-to-gray pixel response time of two milliseconds and has a 120Hz refresh rate. It officially supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and should unofficially work as a G-Sync compatible monitor, though I was unable to verify that.<\/p>\n
Motion clarity is very solid. Fast moving objects retain good detail and fast camera pans in games don\u2019t obscure the background. Blur Busters\u2019 gaming test, which rapidly pans across a scene in League of Legends<\/em>, proved characters and health bars remain identifiable. Character names, however, were too blurry to read.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe PA348CGV\u2019s performance is what I expect from a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, and that\u2019s good news. This level of motion clarity is more than adequate for most PC gamers and a major improvement over a 60Hz refresh rate.<\/p>\n
Final thoughts<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a superb ultrawide monitor that manages to serve a huge range of users. It\u2019s equally excellent for professional content creators, gamers, and prosumers who have basic needs but want a premium experience. It\u2019s also a rare example of a monitor that\u2019s equally suited to both content creation and gaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the kicker: It\u2019s $729. That\u2019s not cheap, to be sure, but the PA348CGV is priced similarly to high-end competitors that lack its versatility. Monitors like the $700 BenQ EX3415R and $750 LG UltraGear 34GP83A-B are great for gaming but not nearly as capable for creators, while Dell\u2019s $620 U3421DW is solid for creators but disappointing in PC games. The PA348CGV does it all without increasing the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Our Verdict<\/h3>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV blends professional image quality with gamer-friendly features to create an impressively versatile and capable display. The price might make some pause, but if you want a monitor that can competently handle anything you throw at it, then it doesn\u2019t get much better than this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Price When Reviewed<\/h3>\n
729.99<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tBest Prices Today: Asus ProArt PA348CGV\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nContent creators who play PC games face tough choices when it comes time to buy a monitor. Many of the best professional monitors look great in games but lack a high refresh rate and adaptive sync. Gaming monitors, on the other hand, can have great image quality but are missing features essential to demanding creators. Asus ProArtPA34CGV bridges this gap, and does so at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n
Note: This review is part of our ongoing roundup of the best monitors. Go there for information about competing products, what to look for in a monitor, and buying recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\nAsus ProArt PA348CGV: The specs<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications are typical of a 34-inch ultrawide monitor. Its resolution of 3440\u00d71440 is essentially the standard for this size of monitor, with only a couple LG 5K Ultrafine monitors going higher. The IPS panel is also typical for this category.<\/p>\n
\n- Display size: 34-inch ultrawide<\/li>\n
- Native resolution: 3440\u00d71440<\/li>\n
- Panel type: IPS\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Refresh rate: 120Hz<\/li>\n
- HDR: Yes<\/li>\n
- Ports: 1x USB-C 90W Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB 3.2, earphone jack<\/li>\n
- Stand adjustment: Height, tilt, swivel<\/li>\n
- VESA mount: 100x100mm<\/li>\n
- Speakers: Yes<\/li>\n
- Price: $729<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As a result, it\u2019s easy to underestimate the PA348CGV. This monitor\u2019s strengths aren\u2019t clearly expressed by its specifications but quickly became obvious in my testing.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Design<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a monitor meant for professional use and, as such, has a restrained design that doesn\u2019t stand out\u2014especially from the front, where moderately sized matte-black bezels frame the screen. It\u2019s a bit more attractive from the rear thanks to a series of heatsink-like ridges, but still tame.<\/p>\n
\n\nThe Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s design is a bit tame, but functional nonetheless.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pick it up, however, and the monitor is more impressive. This is a beefy display with thick, sturdy plastics and a remarkably weighty stand sure to keep it steady. The stand\u2019s design includes a modestly sized, flat base that minimizes its footprint on your desktop.<\/p>\n
The stand can adjust for height, swivel, and tilt. Those who need more range of motion can attach a third-party monitor stand or arm to the 100x100mm VESA mount. A word of warning: The panel alone weighs about 17 pounds, which tests the limits of inexpensive Amazon monitor arms. You\u2019ll have to budget for a better monitor arm from Ergotron, Jarvis, or similar.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Features and menu<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV has a reasonable range of modern connectivity. This includes one USB-C port with 90 watts of Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate mode. That port can extend connectivity to four additional USB-A 3.2 ports. The monitor lacks ethernet or DisplayPort-Out, however, making it less useful than Dell\u2019s best USB-C hub monitors such as the Dell U3421WE.<\/p>\n
\n\nThe port range on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV is reasonable.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Additional video inputs include one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0, for a total of four video inputs. There\u2019s also a 3.5mm earphone jack for passing through audio.<\/p>\n
The monitor\u2019s menus are controlled by a joystick and series of front buttons. Placing the joystick up front is not the common choice but makes it easy to find, and the buttons allow access to a variety of shortcuts like brightness or blue light controls. The menus look great, have clear labels, and respond quickly to input.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no shortage of preset image-quality modes which, importantly, include sRGB, Rec.709, and DCI-P3. That\u2019s key for content creators who want to work in a very specific color space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\nGreat customization options are included in an easy-to-use menu system on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Customization is extensive, as well. The monitor offers four precise color temperature modes and five precise gamma modes. There\u2019s also six-axis color hue and saturation adjustment, plus gain and offset. These options help creators dial in the image to match their needs. The monitor includes speakers, which is nice, but they\u2019re weak and only usable at (or very near) maximum volume. They are useful in a pinch, and for basic audio notifications, but don\u2019t hold up in music, movies, or games. Those who need quality audio in a monitor should look at alternatives from BenQ like the EW3880R.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: SDR image quality<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications don\u2019t offer much reason for excitement, as it lacks flashy new technologies like Quantum Dots, a Mini-LED backlight, or an OLED panel. Yet the monitor manages to impress with solid brightness and excellent color accuracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Asus starts out strong with a maximum brightness of 375 nits in SDR. This level of brightness is not unusual in 2022 but does stand out among ultrawide monitors I\u2019ve recently tested.<\/p>\n
Most users will want to turn down the brightness significantly for general use: I left it around 25 percent of maximum. The brightness will be appreciated in bright rooms, as the display remains vivid, and easy on the eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
As mentioned, the PA348CGV lacks any cutting-edge display panel or backlight features, and that has consequences for its contrast ratio. The monitor\u2019s unsophisticated backlight and IPS panel provides a maximum contrast ratio of just 1120:1.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not bad for an ultrawide with an IPS panel but obviously falls behind the OLED panel in the Alienware AW3423DW. It\u2019s also inferior to the Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE\u2019s IPS Black panel (though, unfortunately, this panel type is not currently available in an ultrawide format).<\/p>\n
You should expect disappointing black levels and some missing detail in dark scenes. This isn\u2019t much of an obstacle for content creation but becomes obvious when watching movies or playing games with dark visuals such as Diablo 2: Resurrected<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The PA348CGV\u2019s color gamut is strong, delivering 100 percent of sRGB and 98 percent of DCI-P3. This is right in line with the Dell U3223QE and certainly qualifies it as a \u201cwide gamut\u201d monitor. The PA348CGV also has a true 10-bit panel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a result, the PA348CGV displays a huge variety of color with minimal banding in gradients. It\u2019s a very impressive display in this regard. I noticed almost no color banding in Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em>. The simulator\u2019s expanse of a blue sky, with its subtle variations in hue, can lead to obvious, distracting bands of color on less capable monitors.<\/p>\nThe monitor also looks wonderfully vivid straight out of the box, with a punchy, over-saturated style that many casual owners will prefer. Any bright, vivid content, whether it\u2019s a game or animated film, looks spectacular.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/figure>\nMatt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Color accuracy comes in strong, defeating all other monitors in this competitive set. None of these monitors, aside from the BenQ EX3415R, are especially inaccurate, but it\u2019s always great to see precision in a monitor built for content creation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The monitor also did well in gamma and color temperature. It hit a gamma curve of 2.2, which means content looks about as bright as expected, and an ideal color temperature of 6500K. And, as mentioned, the monitor has multiple gamma color temperature settings. These settings also were accurate to their stated targets, which makes calibrating the monitor to your specific needs easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sharpness is just adequete. The monitor\u2019s resolution of 3440\u00d71440, spread across the 34 inches of ultrawide screen, provides a pixel density of 109 pixels per inch. This is similar to a 27-inch 1440p monitor. Fine fonts are detailed, photos look sharp, and games seem crisp. However, there\u2019s not enough resolution here for 4K video editing. Serious photographers may also need more pixels to handle high-resolution DSLR photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I came away impressed by the Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s SDR performance. It does a wonderful job of blending the precision content creators demand with the brilliance and punchy color owners will want for casual use. This monitor is an excellent choice for a home office, as it\u2019s well suited to both professional applications and PC games.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: HDR image quality<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV supports HDR10 but isn\u2019t VESA DisplayHDR certified. That left me with low expectations, and the monitor easily cleared them.<\/p>\n
Maximum HDR brightness is good at 515 nits, and the monitor sustains this brightness well without fluctuation between full-screen and 10 percent windows. In short, the display appears uniformly bright when showing a variety of bright content..\u00a0<\/p>\n
The exception to this is the monitor\u2019s local dimming mode, which is on by default. I was shocked to find it performs okay despite the monitor\u2019s basic backlight system. Switching between scenes doesn\u2019t normally cause a dramatic and distracting variance in brightness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But don\u2019t get too excited. While it didn\u2019t ruin image quality, local dimming also failed to increase the measured contrast ratio. It also caused blotchy variations in brightness when viewing dark scenes.<\/p>\n
The PA348CV handled tone mapping well. For example, maximizing HDR brightness didn\u2019t cause the cells of an Excel spreadsheet to disappear, a problem visible on many entry-level HDR monitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are still serious limitations to the PA348CV\u2019s HDR performance. It lacks the brightness and contrast required to make HDR content truly stand out. However, HDR performance is passable for general use, providing some increase in brilliance and a bit more detail in bright portions of a scene. That\u2019s enough to place the PA348CV ahead of similarly priced competitors.<\/p>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Motion clarity<\/h2>\n
Most professional monitors are not good for gaming, as they lack both the pixel response times and refresh rates gamers demand. The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is an exception to this rule. It claims a gray-to-gray pixel response time of two milliseconds and has a 120Hz refresh rate. It officially supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and should unofficially work as a G-Sync compatible monitor, though I was unable to verify that.<\/p>\n
Motion clarity is very solid. Fast moving objects retain good detail and fast camera pans in games don\u2019t obscure the background. Blur Busters\u2019 gaming test, which rapidly pans across a scene in League of Legends<\/em>, proved characters and health bars remain identifiable. Character names, however, were too blurry to read.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe PA348CGV\u2019s performance is what I expect from a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, and that\u2019s good news. This level of motion clarity is more than adequate for most PC gamers and a major improvement over a 60Hz refresh rate.<\/p>\n
Final thoughts<\/h2>\n
The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a superb ultrawide monitor that manages to serve a huge range of users. It\u2019s equally excellent for professional content creators, gamers, and prosumers who have basic needs but want a premium experience. It\u2019s also a rare example of a monitor that\u2019s equally suited to both content creation and gaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the kicker: It\u2019s $729. That\u2019s not cheap, to be sure, but the PA348CGV is priced similarly to high-end competitors that lack its versatility. Monitors like the $700 BenQ EX3415R and $750 LG UltraGear 34GP83A-B are great for gaming but not nearly as capable for creators, while Dell\u2019s $620 U3421DW is solid for creators but disappointing in PC games. The PA348CGV does it all without increasing the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$729.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Content creators who play PC games face tough choices when it comes time to buy a monitor. Many of the best professional monitors look great in games but lack a high refresh rate and adaptive sync. Gaming monitors, on the other hand, can have great image quality but are missing features essential to demanding creators. Asus ProArtPA34CGV bridges this gap, and does so at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n Note: This review is part of our ongoing roundup of the best monitors. Go there for information about competing products, what to look for in a monitor, and buying recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications are typical of a 34-inch ultrawide monitor. Its resolution of 3440\u00d71440 is essentially the standard for this size of monitor, with only a couple LG 5K Ultrafine monitors going higher. The IPS panel is also typical for this category.<\/p>\n As a result, it\u2019s easy to underestimate the PA348CGV. This monitor\u2019s strengths aren\u2019t clearly expressed by its specifications but quickly became obvious in my testing.<\/p>\n The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a monitor meant for professional use and, as such, has a restrained design that doesn\u2019t stand out\u2014especially from the front, where moderately sized matte-black bezels frame the screen. It\u2019s a bit more attractive from the rear thanks to a series of heatsink-like ridges, but still tame.<\/p>\n The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s design is a bit tame, but functional nonetheless.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pick it up, however, and the monitor is more impressive. This is a beefy display with thick, sturdy plastics and a remarkably weighty stand sure to keep it steady. The stand\u2019s design includes a modestly sized, flat base that minimizes its footprint on your desktop.<\/p>\n The stand can adjust for height, swivel, and tilt. Those who need more range of motion can attach a third-party monitor stand or arm to the 100x100mm VESA mount. A word of warning: The panel alone weighs about 17 pounds, which tests the limits of inexpensive Amazon monitor arms. You\u2019ll have to budget for a better monitor arm from Ergotron, Jarvis, or similar.<\/p>\n The Asus ProArt PA348CGV has a reasonable range of modern connectivity. This includes one USB-C port with 90 watts of Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate mode. That port can extend connectivity to four additional USB-A 3.2 ports. The monitor lacks ethernet or DisplayPort-Out, however, making it less useful than Dell\u2019s best USB-C hub monitors such as the Dell U3421WE.<\/p>\n The port range on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV is reasonable.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Additional video inputs include one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0, for a total of four video inputs. There\u2019s also a 3.5mm earphone jack for passing through audio.<\/p>\n The monitor\u2019s menus are controlled by a joystick and series of front buttons. Placing the joystick up front is not the common choice but makes it easy to find, and the buttons allow access to a variety of shortcuts like brightness or blue light controls. The menus look great, have clear labels, and respond quickly to input.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no shortage of preset image-quality modes which, importantly, include sRGB, Rec.709, and DCI-P3. That\u2019s key for content creators who want to work in a very specific color space.\u00a0<\/p>\n Great customization options are included in an easy-to-use menu system on the Asus ProArt PA348CGV.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Customization is extensive, as well. The monitor offers four precise color temperature modes and five precise gamma modes. There\u2019s also six-axis color hue and saturation adjustment, plus gain and offset. These options help creators dial in the image to match their needs. The monitor includes speakers, which is nice, but they\u2019re weak and only usable at (or very near) maximum volume. They are useful in a pinch, and for basic audio notifications, but don\u2019t hold up in music, movies, or games. Those who need quality audio in a monitor should look at alternatives from BenQ like the EW3880R.<\/p>\n The Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s specifications don\u2019t offer much reason for excitement, as it lacks flashy new technologies like Quantum Dots, a Mini-LED backlight, or an OLED panel. Yet the monitor manages to impress with solid brightness and excellent color accuracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Asus starts out strong with a maximum brightness of 375 nits in SDR. This level of brightness is not unusual in 2022 but does stand out among ultrawide monitors I\u2019ve recently tested.<\/p>\n Most users will want to turn down the brightness significantly for general use: I left it around 25 percent of maximum. The brightness will be appreciated in bright rooms, as the display remains vivid, and easy on the eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n As mentioned, the PA348CGV lacks any cutting-edge display panel or backlight features, and that has consequences for its contrast ratio. The monitor\u2019s unsophisticated backlight and IPS panel provides a maximum contrast ratio of just 1120:1.\u00a0<\/p>\n That\u2019s not bad for an ultrawide with an IPS panel but obviously falls behind the OLED panel in the Alienware AW3423DW. It\u2019s also inferior to the Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE\u2019s IPS Black panel (though, unfortunately, this panel type is not currently available in an ultrawide format).<\/p>\n You should expect disappointing black levels and some missing detail in dark scenes. This isn\u2019t much of an obstacle for content creation but becomes obvious when watching movies or playing games with dark visuals such as Diablo 2: Resurrected<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The PA348CGV\u2019s color gamut is strong, delivering 100 percent of sRGB and 98 percent of DCI-P3. This is right in line with the Dell U3223QE and certainly qualifies it as a \u201cwide gamut\u201d monitor. The PA348CGV also has a true 10-bit panel.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a result, the PA348CGV displays a huge variety of color with minimal banding in gradients. It\u2019s a very impressive display in this regard. I noticed almost no color banding in Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em>. The simulator\u2019s expanse of a blue sky, with its subtle variations in hue, can lead to obvious, distracting bands of color on less capable monitors.<\/p>\n The monitor also looks wonderfully vivid straight out of the box, with a punchy, over-saturated style that many casual owners will prefer. Any bright, vivid content, whether it\u2019s a game or animated film, looks spectacular.\u00a0<\/p>\n Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Color accuracy comes in strong, defeating all other monitors in this competitive set. None of these monitors, aside from the BenQ EX3415R, are especially inaccurate, but it\u2019s always great to see precision in a monitor built for content creation.\u00a0<\/p>\n The monitor also did well in gamma and color temperature. It hit a gamma curve of 2.2, which means content looks about as bright as expected, and an ideal color temperature of 6500K. And, as mentioned, the monitor has multiple gamma color temperature settings. These settings also were accurate to their stated targets, which makes calibrating the monitor to your specific needs easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sharpness is just adequete. The monitor\u2019s resolution of 3440\u00d71440, spread across the 34 inches of ultrawide screen, provides a pixel density of 109 pixels per inch. This is similar to a 27-inch 1440p monitor. Fine fonts are detailed, photos look sharp, and games seem crisp. However, there\u2019s not enough resolution here for 4K video editing. Serious photographers may also need more pixels to handle high-resolution DSLR photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n I came away impressed by the Asus ProArt PA348CGV\u2019s SDR performance. It does a wonderful job of blending the precision content creators demand with the brilliance and punchy color owners will want for casual use. This monitor is an excellent choice for a home office, as it\u2019s well suited to both professional applications and PC games.<\/p>\n The Asus ProArt PA348CGV supports HDR10 but isn\u2019t VESA DisplayHDR certified. That left me with low expectations, and the monitor easily cleared them.<\/p>\n Maximum HDR brightness is good at 515 nits, and the monitor sustains this brightness well without fluctuation between full-screen and 10 percent windows. In short, the display appears uniformly bright when showing a variety of bright content..\u00a0<\/p>\n The exception to this is the monitor\u2019s local dimming mode, which is on by default. I was shocked to find it performs okay despite the monitor\u2019s basic backlight system. Switching between scenes doesn\u2019t normally cause a dramatic and distracting variance in brightness.\u00a0<\/p>\n But don\u2019t get too excited. While it didn\u2019t ruin image quality, local dimming also failed to increase the measured contrast ratio. It also caused blotchy variations in brightness when viewing dark scenes.<\/p>\n The PA348CV handled tone mapping well. For example, maximizing HDR brightness didn\u2019t cause the cells of an Excel spreadsheet to disappear, a problem visible on many entry-level HDR monitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n There are still serious limitations to the PA348CV\u2019s HDR performance. It lacks the brightness and contrast required to make HDR content truly stand out. However, HDR performance is passable for general use, providing some increase in brilliance and a bit more detail in bright portions of a scene. That\u2019s enough to place the PA348CV ahead of similarly priced competitors.<\/p>\n Most professional monitors are not good for gaming, as they lack both the pixel response times and refresh rates gamers demand. The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is an exception to this rule. It claims a gray-to-gray pixel response time of two milliseconds and has a 120Hz refresh rate. It officially supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and should unofficially work as a G-Sync compatible monitor, though I was unable to verify that.<\/p>\n Motion clarity is very solid. Fast moving objects retain good detail and fast camera pans in games don\u2019t obscure the background. Blur Busters\u2019 gaming test, which rapidly pans across a scene in League of Legends<\/em>, proved characters and health bars remain identifiable. Character names, however, were too blurry to read.\u00a0<\/p>\n The PA348CGV\u2019s performance is what I expect from a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, and that\u2019s good news. This level of motion clarity is more than adequate for most PC gamers and a major improvement over a 60Hz refresh rate.<\/p>\n The Asus ProArt PA348CGV is a superb ultrawide monitor that manages to serve a huge range of users. It\u2019s equally excellent for professional content creators, gamers, and prosumers who have basic needs but want a premium experience. It\u2019s also a rare example of a monitor that\u2019s equally suited to both content creation and gaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the kicker: It\u2019s $729. That\u2019s not cheap, to be sure, but the PA348CGV is priced similarly to high-end competitors that lack its versatility. Monitors like the $700 BenQ EX3415R and $750 LG UltraGear 34GP83A-B are great for gaming but not nearly as capable for creators, while Dell\u2019s $620 U3421DW is solid for creators but disappointing in PC games. The PA348CGV does it all without increasing the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent SDR image quality\u00a0 Sturdy, hefty design\u00a0 Wide range of customization 120Hz refresh rate Cons USB-C hub lacks video-out<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1355,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[270],"tags":[1092,1096,1094,1093,1095,1097],"class_list":["post-1354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editors-choice","tag-asus","tag-doitall","tag-pa348cgv","tag-proart","tag-review","tag-ultrawide"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1354"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1354\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/div>\nAsus ProArt PA348CGV: The specs<\/h2>\n
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Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Design<\/h2>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Features and menu<\/h2>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: SDR image quality<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\nAsus ProArt PA348CGV: HDR image quality<\/h2>\n
Asus ProArt PA348CGV: Motion clarity<\/h2>\n
Final thoughts<\/h2>\n