ASUS ProArt ASUS Dual 27" ProArt Display PA27UCGE 4K HDR 160 Review

The ASUS ProArt PA27UCGE is a brilliant hybrid monitor with best-in-class color and a super-fast 160Hz 4K panel. It scores a 98.3/100 for professional use. Worth buying if you need one screen for both creative work and gaming, but shop carefully—prices vary wildly.

The ASUS ProArt PA27UCGE is a monitor that tries to do it all. It packs a 27-inch 4K IPS panel with a blistering 160Hz refresh rate, 600-nit HDR brightness, and a color gamut that lands in the 99th percentile. That's a rare combo of specs meant to please both creative pros and high-end gamers.

It's not cheap, and the price swings wildly depending on where you look. But if you need a single screen that can handle color-critical design work and then switch to a smooth gaming session, this is one of the few monitors that can credibly make that claim.

This thing is fast. A 4K 160Hz refresh rate is no joke, and the 1ms GtG response time keeps up with the action. In our database, its performance scores sit in the 92nd percentile. The 600-nit peak brightness and 98% DCI-P3 color coverage make HDR content pop, and it's bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room. The only real performance hiccup is the VRR range, which starts at 48Hz, so you might notice some stutter if your frame rate dips below that threshold.

This is a premium monitor with a premium price tag that ranges from $795 to a staggering $1,658. At the lower end of that spread, it's a compelling value for the feature set. At the high end, you're paying a serious premium. Shop around aggressively. If you can snag it for under a grand, it's a solid deal for a do-it-all screen. Over $1,300, and you're better off looking at dedicated gaming or pro-art monitors.

It sits in a weird, cool niche. Compared to a pure gaming beast like the MSI MPG 32" 4K 240Hz, you're trading some raw speed for vastly better color and brightness. Next to a dedicated creative monitor like a Dell UltraSharp, you're getting a massive gaming performance boost. The LG UltraGear 45" offers an immersive curve and a wider screen, but its color accuracy isn't in the same league. This ASUS is the compromise king, but it's a very good compromise.

If you're a competitive esports player chasing every frame, skip this. You'd be better served by a dedicated 240Hz or 360Hz 1440p monitor. Also, if you need true portability, look elsewhere—this 14-pound screen scores a dismal 14.4/100 in that category.

Buy this if you're a hybrid user—a video editor who games, a graphic designer who streams, or anyone who refuses to have two monitors on their desk. It delivers excellent performance for both creative and gaming workflows in one package. Just make sure your GPU can push 4K frames at high refresh rates, because you'll want to use all 160Hz.