# ASUS ProArt PA32QCV

10 Hacker News commenters recommended ASUS ProArt PA32QCV and 3 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 4 of 13 months. It meets the Hacker Approved badge rule.

**Verdict:** A 32-inch 6K monitor with about 220 PPI, praised for sharp text and coding; the most common caveat is its 60Hz refresh rate.

## Why people recommend it

- High pixel density, sharp text (4 comments): "It has the same pixel density as my MacBook Pro, so the UI looks great." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45819691)) "the 220 PPI at 32 inch is just amazing to code on" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45821439)) "it has the magic Mac 218 dpi for $1289" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47242602))
- 6K resolution at 32 inches (3 comments): "If you just want 32 inches @ 6K there are cheaper options around, such as the ASUS ProArt PA32QCV" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46650872)) "I've been pretty happy with my ASUS ProArt PA32QCV (32", 6k, but only 60Hz)" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47233098)) "And 6K 31.5" is good for Linus / Linux" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49227009))
- Good for coding (2 comments): "the 220 PPI at 32 inch is just amazing to code on" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45821439)) "it has been great for coding" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46565496))

## What people warn about

- Only 60Hz refresh rate (1 comments): "I've been pretty happy with my ASUS ProArt PA32QCV (32", 6k, but only 60Hz)" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47233098))
- Dated DisplayPort version (1 comments): "I'm not buying a new monitor with a decade-old version of DisplayPort." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45821781))
- Clunky on-screen menu (1 comments): "the Asus OSD is barely tolerable" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46654415))
- Slightly lower resolution, odd panel (1 comments): "That has a lower resolution though. Not by much but it's a weird panel." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46650897))

## Alternatives hackers recommend

- [Apple Studio Display](https://hackerapproved.com/p/apple-studio-display.md): 65 recommend
- [Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor](https://hackerapproved.com/p/dell-ultrasharp-52-thunderbolt-hub-monitor.md): 27 recommend
- [LG UltraFine Evo 6K monitor](https://hackerapproved.com/p/lg-ultrafine-evo-6k-32-inch-monitor.md): 17 recommend
- [Apple Pro Display XDR](https://hackerapproved.com/p/apple-pro-display-xdr.md): 16 recommend
- [LG UltraFine 5K](https://hackerapproved.com/p/lg-ultrafine-5k-monitor.md): 16 recommend

## Where to get it

- [See price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ASUS+ProArt+PA32QCV+31.5+inch+monitor&tag=hackerapprove-20) (affiliate link)
- [Official site](https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/)

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "ASUS ProArt PA32QCV", https://hackerapproved.com/p/asus-proart-pa32qcv/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).