ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 400 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W | 65 W |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 4 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98 % | 99 % |
| FreeSync | true | false |
Between the ProArt PA32UCXR and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the ProArt PA32UCXR comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on response time (gtg) / dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 66.2 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 64.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (66.2 vs 64.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the ProArt PA32UCXR 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 peak brightness, refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 300.00% more. 1600 nits vs 400 nits.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if you care most about response time (gtg) / dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
Both ship with comparable screen size, g-sync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR or Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?
ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR leads the current Mars Score by 1.4 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 ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR if…
ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, has usb c pd w.
Choose Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if…
Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) has the measurable edge on response time ms, color gamut dci p3 pct.
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 ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 300.00% more. 1600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 47.69% more. 96 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 4 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 3lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ProArt PA32UCXR or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
ProArt PA32UCXR refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, ProArt PA32UCXR or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) responds in 4ms vs 5ms.
Does ProArt PA32UCXR or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on ProArt PA32UCXR, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).