ASUS ProArt PA169CDV 15.6" 4K UHD IPS Touchscreen Monitor - PANTONE Validated, Wacom Pen, HDR400

A portable 4K touchscreen with a built-in Wacom pen digitiser is a genuinely rare combination — most drawing tablets either lack display quality or aren't truly portable workstations. The PA169CDV solves a specific professional problem: carrying a calibrated, PANTONE Validated colour reference that you can annotate, sketch on, and present from, without needing a separate graphics tablet alongside your laptop. For retouchers and illustrators working on location or in client meetings, that consolidated workflow is worth serious consideration.

Who Is This For?

This monitor is built for freelance graphic designers, photographers, and video editors who need accurate, portable colour work — particularly those already invested in Wacom's pen ecosystem, since the integrated stylus delivers pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition that cheap screen styluses simply cannot match. PANTONE Validation and HDR400 support make it credible for print-to-screen colour matching. If you're a casual user, a gamer, or someone who primarily needs a second screen for productivity tasks, a far cheaper USB-C portable monitor will serve you better. You can browse further options in our best monitor deals UK guide.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the display's colour accuracy straight out of the box, with very little manual calibration needed — a meaningful time-saver for professionals. The Wacom pen performance draws particular appreciation from illustrators who note it feels noticeably more responsive than rival integrated solutions. The most persistent complaint centres on brightness: while HDR400 sounds capable on paper, real-world HDR performance is modest, and some users find the panel underwhelming in brightly lit environments. Build quality is considered solid but not exceptional for the price point.

The Deal

Currently priced at £698, down from £999, the £301 saving looks substantial — but the price history tells a more measured story. The lowest recorded price is £699, meaning this deal is essentially matching the floor, not undercutting it, and the average selling price has been just £709. You're not getting a dramatic discount below market rate; you're catching it at its historic low. A solid moment to buy if you need it — but do not expect this price to feel exclusive for long.