ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Between the ProArt PA32UCXR and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the ProArt PA32UCXR comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 65.4 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ProArt PA32UCXR edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.4 vs 59.3), but the 6.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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, screen size, among others.
Pick the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if you care most about dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), panel type, g-sync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ProArt PA32UCXR is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 166.67% more. 1600 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 6.67% more. 96 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 3lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 90 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ProArt PA32UCXR or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
ProArt PA32UCXR refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, ProArt PA32UCXR or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does ProArt PA32UCXR or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on ProArt PA32UCXR, 90W on ViewFinity S9 (S90PC).
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