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AOC 24B3HA2 vs ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

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all judged against monitors at a similar price

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the AOC 24B3HA2 at 5.9/10.

The AOC 24B3HA2 leads on refresh rate and motion and build and warranty.

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV leads on connectivity and docking and ergonomics.

They score the same on panel quality and sharpness for text.

The biggest difference is connectivity and docking, where the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores 8/10 to the AOC 24B3HA2's 4/10.

AOC 24B3HA2

AOC 24B3HA2

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The AOC 24B3HA2 is a 23.8 inch 1080p IPS monitor for buyers who want a screen for office work, browsing or a second display. It suits people whose computer has an HDMI or VGA output and who don't need USB-C or a hub. Owners mention value for money and image quality, and they report weak speakers.

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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

6.9/10verdict: buy

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is a 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor for people who care about colour accuracy, such as photo editors. It suits a single-cable laptop desk, with USB-C at 65W, a four-port USB hub and a fully adjustable stand. It is less suited to HDR, dark-room viewing or fast games.

Typically about £239 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAOC 24B3HA2ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV
Panel quality25%7/107/10
Sharpness for text20%6/106/10
Connectivity and docking20%4/108/10
Ergonomics15%4/108/10
Refresh rate and motion10%8/105/10
Build and warranty10%7/106/10
Overall5.9/106.9/10

Specifications

SpecAOC 24B3HA2ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV
Screen size23.8 inch (60.5 cm)27-inch
Resolution1920x1080 (FHD), 16:9, 93.0 PPI2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Panel typeIPS, WLED backlight, antiglare, flat, 300 cd/m², static contrast 1500:1IPS, 178° viewing angle, LED backlight, anti-glare surface
Refresh rate120 Hz max (UK page); 100Hz on regional pages and user manual75Hz maximum, Adaptive-Sync 48–75Hz
Inputs and USB-C1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA (D-sub), audio out; no USB-C, KVM, USB hub or EthernetUSB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, 65W Power Delivery), two DisplayPort 1.2 (daisy-chain), one HDMI 1.4, USB hub with four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, earphone jack
Stand adjustmentTilt -5° to 25°; removable stand; no height or swivel adjustment listedTilt +35° to −5°, swivel ±45°, pivot ±90°, height 150mm, VESA 100x100mm
HDRnot listedNo HDR support

Strengths and weaknesses

AOC 24B3HA2

  • + IPS panel with 100.1% sRGB coverage
  • + 100Hz or 120Hz refresh with Adaptive Sync
  • + 3-year warranty and VESA 100x100 mount
  • − Only HDMI 1.4 and VGA inputs
  • − Tilt-only stand; no height or swivel listed
  • − Owners report weak speakers

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want USB-C docking, a hub, KVM or Ethernet from the monitor
  • People who need height or swivel adjustment without buying a VESA arm
  • Anyone who wants sharper text or more screen space than 1080p on 23.8 inches
Read the full AOC 24B3HA2 review ›

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

  • + Factory calibrated, 100% sRGB, ΔE below 2
  • + USB-C with 65W power plus four USB-A ports
  • + Height, tilt, swivel and pivot, plus VESA mount
  • − Mediocre contrast and black uniformity
  • − No HDR support
  • − 75Hz maximum, with some motion blur reported

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want HDR or strong contrast for dark-room viewing
  • Gamers who want a refresh rate above 75Hz
  • Anyone who needs a built-in KVM or Ethernet in the monitor
Read the full ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV review ›

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