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The Asus PA328Q ships in a large full colour box with a high resolution image of the monitor on the front. The box weighs almost 16kg. Box dimensions are 847x552x350mm (WxHxD).
Inside the box, a large stand is supplied, pre assembled. This stand clips into the back of the panel itself. The stand itself is very sturdy, reassuringly heavy and ensures the panel is held in place without suffering from nasty wobbles.
The stand attaches to the panel without the need for tools. Without the stand, the PA328Q measures 734x431x67mm (WxHxD).
Inside the box (alongside literature and a calibration chart):
- Mini-DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable.
- Power cord.
- USB 3.0 cable.
- HDMI cable.
- MHL cable (Optional).
On the back of the panel is a power button and connector. Alongside are three HDMI ports, one of which is MHL 3.0 capable. A Mini DisplayPort (1.2) and DisplayPort (1.2) are next in line, alongside a headphone jack and USB header for connection to the hub. The MHL 3.0 input can handle a 30hz 4k signal from a compatible smartphone or tablet.
Asus have included four handy USB 3.0 ports on the side of the panel. If the PC is on the ground out of the way, this could be very useful indeed.
The stand is mounted to the panel by simply pushing the mounting section into the retainer mount. To disconnect the panel, simply push a button at the bottom. When assembled, the PA328Q weighs 11.7KG.
The Asus PA328Q ProArt 4K has support for swivel, pivot and tilt (+20°~-5°). Height adjustment (130mm range) is offered also.
The ASUS PA328Q can be easily rotated into portrait mode without the need for any tools. We can't see too many people using a 4K screen in portrait mode all the time – however if you were lucky enough to have two of these attached to a PC, one could be left in portrait mode for website, Facebook and forum browsing. The first monitor could then be used in standard landscape mode for gaming.
We like the look of the Asus PA328Q. The panel almost reaches the very edge of the front, leaving a very thin bezel surrounding the screen itself. It is a semi gloss finish, and it works very well.
On board speakers are included, although they lack any kind of weight or bass extension. They are rated at 3W x 2 Stereo RMS.
The menu interface is controlled from the right hand side of the panel (from front). The buttons are arranged in a little vertical row, with a navigation joystick included at the top.
