ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Gen2 27" Black
Factory-calibrated Delta E < 2 accuracy and 95% DCI-P3 coverage on a 27-inch QHD IPS panel make this a precise tool for color work, now enhanced with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The built-in ASUS Light Sync sensor automatically adjusts color temperature to match ambient lighting, ensuring consistent P3 color matching with MacBooks. This monitor is best for graphic designers and photographers who need verified color accuracy and fluid motion in a single, ergonomic desktop display.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong feature (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 17 |
| Weight | 6.4 kg / 14.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Gen2 27" | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 45 | 34 | 32 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | Quantum HDR 2000 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Gen2 27" | 92.8 | 60.8 | 68.9 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 56.7 | 50.8 | 74.1 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 63.8 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 82.2 | 68.6 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B Compare | 81.1 | 68.9 | 85.5 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 97.9 | 87.8 | 82.7 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.4 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 92 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO Compare | 93.3 | 32.3 | 92.4 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 87.9 | 87.8 | 74.8 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.6 | 86.8 | 80.8 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 56.7 | 99.8 | 89 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$379
Newegg.ca 1 offers From CA$456
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$384
Price History
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