ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" Black
Factory calibrated to a Delta E < 2 with 100% sRGB and Rec. 709 coverage, this 27-inch WQHD IPS monitor delivers precise color from its 350-nit panel. The ergonomic stand offers height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments, while the built-in USB hub and ASUS ProArt Palette provide extensive connectivity and on-screen color tuning. It’s best for budget-conscious graphic designers and photo editors who need reliable color accuracy for sRGB and Rec. 709 workflows.
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About ASUS PA278QVEnhance your creative potential with the ProArt PA278QV 27" 16:9 QHD IPS LED Monitor with Built-In-Speakers in sleek black. This high-tech, user-friendly monitor is designed to meet the demands of creative professionals, making it ideal for tasks ranging from photo and video editing to graphic design. Experience the true beauty of your work with the ProArt Display PA278QV's industry-standard 100% sRGB/100% Rec. 709 color gamut. This ensures rich, vivid reproduction that brings every detail of your photos to life with clear, lifelike quality. Revel in the pure, expressive hues provided by the monitor's high color fidelity for truly expressive and accurate, true-to-life color reproduction. The ProArt Display PA278QV is factory calibrated and Calman Verified, guaranteeing industry-leading color accuracy right out of the box. This meticulous testing ensures smoother color gradation, providing both professionals and consumers with color-accurate viewing and content-creation experiences. The ASUS-exclusive ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette offer quick color-gamut adjustment and a wide range of customizable display parameters, respectively. These features provide greater color-adjustment flexibility than many competing monitors, empowering you to produce quickly, consistently, and with ease. The ProArt Display PA278QV also offers rich connectivity options, including DisplayPort 1.2, Mini DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI (v 1.4) ports, and a built-in USB hub. This allows for easy connection to a variety of devices and ultrafast transfer speeds with external storage, catering to all your content-creation needs. Protect your eyes with ASUS Eye Care technology, including ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology and ASUS Flicker-Free technology. These features reduce harmful blue-light emissions and on-screen flicker, minimizing eye strain for a more comfortable viewing experience. The monitor's ergonomic stand design offers versatile comfort with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments. The ability to pivot the screen 90 degrees for use in portrait mode is particularly useful for working with long documents, coding, or website browsing. Plus, the quick-release stand allows for easy attachment to the integrated VESA wall mount, making setup a breeze. In summary, the ProArt PA278QV 27" 16:9 QHD IPS LED Monitor with Built-In-Speakers is a stylish, efficient, and durable choice for all your creative needs.ASUS PA278QV Features27-inch QHD (2560x 1440) IPS monitor with frameless designInternational color standard 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 wide color gamutCalman Verified with factory calibrated for excellent Delta E < 2 color accuracyASUS-exclusive ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette provide numerous adjustable color parameters75Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync technology (48-75Hz) to animated content with fast action and eliminate screen tearingExtensive connectivity for maximum flexibility, including Mini DisplayPort, DisplayPort, HDMI, dual-link DVI-D, audio in and earphone jack, plus four USB 3.0 portsErgonomic stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments for a comfortable viewing experience, plus VESA wall-mountableWarranty InformationThis product has a limited warranty of 36 months.https://www.asus.com/ - -
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ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Professional Monitor - 27-inch, IPS, WQHD (2560 x 1440), 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, Color Accuracy ΔE < 2, Calman Verified, ProArt Preset, ProArt Palette, Ergonomic Stand
27-inch WQHD (2560x 1440) IPS monitor with frameless design International color standard 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 wide color gamut Calman Verified with factory calibrated for excellent Delta E < 2 color accuracy ASUS-exclusive ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette provide numerous adjustable color parameters 75Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync technology (48~75Hz) to animated content with fast action and eliminate screen tearing Extensive connectivity for maximum flexibility, including Mini DisplayPort, DisplayPort, HDMI, dual-link DVI-D, audio in and earphone jack, plus four USB 3.0 ports Ergonomic stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments for a comfortable viewing experience, plus VESA wall-mountable
Incomparable Color. Unlimited Creativity.
ProArt Display PA278QV is a 27-inch monitor designed to satisfy the needs of creative professionals, from photo and video editing to graphic design. ProArt Display PA278QV is factory calibrated and Calman Verified to deliver superb color accuracy (∆E < 2). It also provides industry-standard 100% sRGB / 100% Rec. 709 color space coverage. With ASUS-exclusive features, such as ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette with six-axis color, black-level and brightness adjustments, PA278QV makes it easy to achieve the exact look you desire quickly, easily and precisely.
Bring out the true beauty of your pictures
The ProArt display delivers industry-standard 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 color gamut for rich, vivid reproduction that ensures every detail of your photos is clear and lifelike.
High color fidelity for truly expressive hues
Revel in pure, expressive hues thanks to accurate, true-to-life color reproduction. ProArt displays achieve ∆E < 2, so your images are accurately reproduced on screen – allowing you to see exactly how your work is going to look when it's finished. ∆E < 2
Color Accuracy
True color, right out of box
Color professionals rely on color-accurate displays to ensure that their creations look exactly as intended. ProArt Display PA278QV is factory calibrated and Calman Verified to guarantee industry-leading color accuracy. Every ProArt display undergoes stringent, meticulous testing to ensure smoother color gradation. Consumer of pro, you're assured color-accurate viewing and content-creation experiences.
Quick color-gamut adjustment
ASUS-exclusive ProArt Preset provides multiple modes for quick color-gamut adjustment. Whether you're color grading, video editing or manipulating photos, you can switch and match your needs easily.
Rapid Rendering
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Personalized editing experience
ASUS ProArt Palette lets you customize your display via a wide range of parameters, including color hue, temperature and gamma adjustments – all easily accessed via intuitive on-screen menus. There are also two-point grayscale sliders for all six colors, providing greater color-adjustment flexibility than many competing monitors. ProArt Palette empowers you to produce quickly and consistently, and makes it easy to keep your color management in check.
Rich Connectivity
ProArt Display PA278QV offers rich connectivity with DisplayPort 1.2, Mini DisplayPort, DVI-D, and HDMI (v 1.4) ports and a built-in USB hub, so it's easy to hook up to a wide variety of devices and enjoy ultrafast transfer speeds with external storage – catering to every content-creation demand.
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USB hub
Earphone Jack
Audio-in
Real-size artwork preview
Save time and work smarter with ASUS QuickFit Virtual Scale. This clever feature overlays a grid on the screen that allows to align and preview documents in their actual sizes prior to printing.
Protect your eyes with ASUS Eye Care technology
ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology
Exclusive ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology protects you from blue-light emissions that may be harmful to your vision. It offers four blue-light filter settings that are easily accessed through the on-screen menu via the hotkey.
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ASUS Flicker-Free technology
ASUS Flicker-Free technology provides a more comfortable viewing experience and work environment by reducing on-screen flicker to minimize eye strain, headaches and eye fatigue when you spend long hours in front of the display.
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Versatile comfort with ergonomic stand design
With an ergonomically-designed stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments, ProArt displays provide comfortable viewing and usage experiences. The ability to pivot the screen clockwise or counterclockwise 90 degrees for use in portrait mode comes in handy when working with long documents, coding or website browsing. Furthermore, the quick-release stand makes it easy to attach the display via the integrated VESA wall mount – screw-free, so it's done in seconds!
Height Adjustment0 ~ 150 mm
Swivel+90° ~ -90°
Pivot+90° ~ -90°
Tilt+35° ~ -5°
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Join VIP PROEarn 2X Points + Exclusive Perks!Sell or Trade your GearGet started in 3 easy stepsProduct DocumentsUser ManualKey FeaturesExperience stunning visuals on this 27-inch ASUS monitor with a vibrant QHD resolution.Enjoy smooth motion and clarity with a 75Hz refresh rate, perfect for graphic design.The IPS panel ensures wide viewing angles and accurate colors for all your creative projects.Achieve color precision with 100% sRGB coverage, ideal for photography and video editing.Connect easily with HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI ports for versatile workstation setup options.Built-in speakers offer convenient audio, while the ergonomic stand enhances your comfort.What's in the box:ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 16:9 QHD IPS LED Monitor with Built-In-Speakers (Black)Power CordQuick Start GuideColor Pre-Calibration ReportASUS 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Experience stunning visuals on this 27-inch ASUS monitor with a vibrant QHD resolution.
- Enjoy smooth motion and clarity with a 75Hz refresh rate, perfect for graphic design.
- The IPS panel ensures wide viewing angles and accurate colors for all your creative projects.
- Achieve color precision with 100% sRGB coverage, ideal for photography and video editing.
- Connect easily with HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI ports for versatile workstation setup options.
- Built-in speakers offer convenient audio, while the ergonomic stand enhances your comfort.
The 30-Second Version
The ASUS ProArt PA278QV delivers 100% sRGB and Rec. 709 color accuracy that many more expensive monitors can't match, and you can often find it for just $199. With a 99th-percentile port selection and a fully adjustable stand, it's an ideal budget monitor for photographers and designers. Just know that the 75Hz refresh and 1000:1 contrast ratio won't thrill gamers or movie fans—stick to creative work and you'll love it.
Overview
The ASUS ProArt PA278QV is a 27-inch QHD monitor built for color work, and it nails that part. In our database, its factory calibration lands it in the 72nd percentile for color accuracy, meaning 100% sRGB and Rec. 709 coverage right out of the box. That, plus a price that can dip as low as $199 from some vendors, makes it a serious contender for budget-conscious designers and photographers. It's not the brightest panel at 350 nits, but for indoor editing, the anti-glare coating and solid viewing angles keep things usable. What's really interesting is the connectivity: with four USB-C ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, and even a Mini DP and DVI-D, this thing is in the 99th percentile for hookups. You can practically build a whole workstation around it. The build quality is better than you'd expect at this price, with a fully adjustable stand that swivels, tilts, pivots, and lifts. Just don't expect it to do everything—the 75Hz refresh and 1000:1 contrast are firmly stuck in mid-pack territory, so gamers and movie buffs should look elsewhere.
Performance
Color accuracy is the PA278QV's party trick, and ASUS didn't skimp on the factory tuning. It's Calman Verified with a Delta E < 2, which is good enough for most professional photo and video work. In real terms, you're getting colors that look right without tinkering. The 75Hz refresh rate is a step above the old 60Hz standard, but it puts it in the 44th performance percentile overall—right around average, and nowhere near the speedy 240Hz+ panels in our database. You'll see a bit less motion blur than a basic office monitor, but this isn't for twitchy shooters. The 5ms response time is fine for static content, but the edge-lit IPS panel's contrast ratio is just 1000:1, so blacks look more like dark gray, especially in a dim room. If you stay in its lane—spreadsheets, Photoshop, Lightroom—the sharp 1440p resolution gives you plenty of real estate without needing to scale UI elements. Just don't expect movie nights to pop.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Factory-calibrated color with excellent sRGB coverage right out of the box 99th
- Port selection is best-in-class, including four USB-C ports and legacy connections 98th
- Fully adjustable ergonomic stand with swivel, pivot, and height adjustment 90th
- Sharp 27" QHD resolution gives crisp text and images without UI scaling headaches 87th
- Often priced under $250, delivering great value for a color-accurate monitor
Cons
- 75Hz refresh rate is middling and a letdown for any gaming or fast motion 23th
- 1000:1 contrast ratio makes blacks look washed out in darker scenes
- 350-nit brightness is okay indoors but struggles in brightly lit rooms
- Edge-lit backlighting leads to some uniformity issues at the edges
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 4 |
| 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 | No |
| Power | 18 |
| Weight | 7.6 kg / 16.7 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Price is a rollercoaster across vendors—we've seen it as low as $199 and as high as a completely bonkers $30,588 from some listings. The average market price sits around $300, and at that point it's a solid deal for a factory-calibrated creative monitor. Stack it up against the Dell UltraSharp U2724D, which usually costs more and still only covers similar color gamuts, and the ASUS starts looking like a bargain. If you can grab it under $250, the value is outstanding—just factor in that you're trading high refresh rates and HDR for color precision. For spreadsheet jockeys or office multitaskers, the value is still there thanks to the port selection and stand flexibility, but you'd be paying for color features you may never use.
vs Competition
The PA278QV goes head-to-head with monitors like the Dell UltraSharp U2724D and the MSI MAG 271QPX, but they play in slightly different sandboxes. The Dell is often pricier and targeted at office productivity with a 100Hz refresh, but its out-of-box color accuracy isn't as tightly calibrated. The MSI MAG 271QPX is a gaming-focused QHD monitor with high refresh rates that leave the ASUS in the dust, but its color coverage is less precise and the contrast still sits around 1000:1. A more direct creative competitor might be the BenQ PD2705U, but that's 4K and significantly brighter—it also costs quite a bit more. For pure color accuracy per dollar, the ASUS holds its own. The LG UltraGear 27G810A-B leans heavily into gaming with a fast panel, so it's no threat here. If you need color first and speed second, the PA278QV is the sensible pick, just don't expect it to cross over into high-refresh territory.
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | MSI MAG 271QPX | BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 45 | 57 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840x2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | VA | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 75 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 165 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | True Black HDR 400 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" | 71.1 | 86.7 | 68.1 | 23.1 | 74.3 | 90 | 44 | 98.7 | 98.1 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B Compare | 80.5 | 68 | 85.3 | 97.3 | 74.3 | 90 | 97.8 | 87 | 98.1 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 96.5 | 73.2 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 0 | 71.2 | 87.9 | 99.1 | 98.1 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 95.4 | 62.7 | 97.3 | 85.9 | 74.3 | 90 | 97.8 | 81.4 | 67.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX Compare | 98.8 | 62.7 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 0 | 90 | 99.5 | 81.4 | 98.1 |
| BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U Compare | 94.5 | 84.6 | 88.3 | 71.9 | 0 | 90 | 78.1 | 94.9 | 69.9 |
Common Questions
Q: Is this monitor good for gaming?
Not really. With a 75Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time, it sits in the 44th performance percentile among monitors we've tested. It's fine for slow-paced games, but fast shooters will feel choppy and you'll notice ghosting. The contrast is average too, so dark scenes look washed out.
Q: How accurate are the colors out of the box?
Very accurate. The PA278QV is factory-calibrated with a Delta E under 2, which means colors are spot-on for sRGB and Rec. 709 work. In our database, it lands in the 72nd percentile for color—not the absolute top, but excellent for the price. You can start editing photos or video right away without a separate calibrator.
Q: Can I connect my laptop and charge it through the monitor?
It depends on your laptop. The USB-C ports handle data and video, but they only output up to 18W of power, which is enough for phones but won't charge most laptops. You'll still need your laptop's own charger. The sheer number of USB ports does make it a great hub for peripherals, though.
Who Should Skip This
Gamers, movie buffs, and anyone who needs high refresh rates or deep blacks should keep scrolling. The 75Hz panel and 1000:1 contrast are decidedly average, well below what you'd find on even a budget gaming monitor. If smooth motion or HDR pop matters to you, this monitor will feel frustrating. Ultrawide users and those who need portable displays are also out of luck—the 27" size and heavy build aren't meant to travel. And if you work in a very bright room, the 350-nit brightness might leave you squinting.
Verdict
The ASUS ProArt PA278QV doesn't try to be everything to everyone, and that's why it works. It's a color-accurate workhorse with a standout port selection and an ergonomic stand that won't break your budget. If you're a designer, photographer, or anyone who needs reliable color without dropping four figures, this is one of the easiest recommendations we can make. The 75Hz refresh and average contrast mean it's not a gaming or cinema monitor, but owners in creative fields give it consistently strong feedback, and our data backs that up. At around $200-$300, it's tough to beat for pure sRGB coverage and connectivity. Just be aware that if you need even faster response times or deep blacks, you might want to keep shopping.
