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The P32A2S2 has ten picture modes but you’ll truly only need Standard for everything, be it games or productivity. It’s reasonable out of the box, but calibration is a simple matter that takes the image to near reference-level.
Grayscale and Gamma Tracking
Our grayscale and gamma tests use Calman calibration software from Portrait Displays. We describe our grayscale and gamma tests in detail here.
A grayscale step pattern shows the P32A2S2’s red tint. It’s visible from the 20% brightness step and increases as you go up. This is a forgivable error because it doesn’t greatly impact image quality. Blue and green errors are more detrimental. Gamma tracks close to the 2.2 reference with a slight rise (too dark) at 70-90% brightness.
Calibration removes all visible grayscale errors and returns a pro-level result. Gamma becomes slightly darker at the top of the brightness range, but this does not negatively impact image quality. This is excellent performance.
Comparisons
The P32A2S2’s default grayscale error of 5.86dE is all due to its red tone. While that number is a bit high, the red error isn’t as grievous as a blue or green one would be. After calibration, the P32A2S2 zips to the top with a superb 0.40dE score. It doesn’t get much better than that.
The range of gamma values is reasonably tight at 0.20 from lowest to highest. That’s an average result. The actual value of 2.27 is a 3.18% deviation from the 2.2 standard. Again, this is a better outcome than if gamma were too low. A slightly dark tone can be compensated for by increasing the brightness control. But a light tone will always look washed out.
Color Gamut Accuracy
Our color gamut and volume testing use Portrait Displays’ Calman software. For details on our color gamut testing and volume calculations, click here.
The P32A2S2 starts from a good place in the color gamut test. Red and blue are a touch over-saturated while green is a tad under. These are minor errors that are nearly invisible to the naked eye when viewing actual content. Magenta and yellow are a bit off-hue as well.
Calibration brings everything neatly into line with a visually perfect result. Like the grayscale test, this is a superb gamut chart with every point on target except for a slight over-saturation in the blue primary. My only complaint is that there is no sRGB mode available here.
Comparisons
The P32A2S2’s 1.54dE gamut score is excellent by any measure and good enough for third place in this tight group of displays. It’s a nod to today’s gaming monitor quality when six screens measure so closely. To the naked eye, there is no significant difference.
In the volume test, the P32A2S2 is again mid-pack, but its 93.18% coverage of DCI-P3 is above average. You’ll see a bit less green when looking at the Omen 27qs or the CQ27G3Z. The top three monitors have just a little more red in their palettes. The 138% score for sRGB means the P32A2S2 has no sRGB preset. If you need that gamut, you’ll have to look at a different monitor. However, for critical work in the DCI-P3 space, it is qualified.
Test Takeaway: The P32A2S2 is a 32-inch QHD 240 Hz screen for $370 so it’s already a great value. That it is capable of very accurate and very saturated color is a nice bonus. Calibration is recommended, but all you need to do is lower the red slider one click and you’re there. With decent gamma and satisfying color volume, it delivers an excellent picture well suited for work or play. My only complaint is that there’s no sRGB mode.
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