Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 0.03 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 1600 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | 96 W |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99 % | 98 % |
| G-Sync | true | false |
Between the AORUS FO32U2P and ProArt PA32UCXR, the AORUS FO32U2P comes out ahead in refresh rate / response time (gtg), while the ProArt PA32UCXR wins on peak brightness / usb-c power delivery. Overall, the AORUS FO32U2P scores 78.2 and the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 66.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AORUS FO32U2P is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the AORUS FO32U2P if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Pick the ProArt PA32UCXR if you care most about peak brightness / usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 60.00% more. 1600 nits vs 1000 nits.
Both ship with comparable screen size, freesync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the AORUS FO32U2P is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P or ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR?
Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P leads the current Mars Score by 12.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P if…
Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, response time ms, color gamut dci p3 pct.
Choose ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR if…
ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, has usb c pd w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 60.00% more. 1600 nits vs 1000 nits.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 47.69% more. 96 W vs 65 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nits | 1600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 2lead | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 65 W | 96 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, AORUS FO32U2P or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
AORUS FO32U2P refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, AORUS FO32U2P or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
AORUS FO32U2P responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does AORUS FO32U2P or ProArt PA32UCXR have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 65W on AORUS FO32U2P, 96W on ProArt PA32UCXR.