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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV vs BenQ GW2790QT

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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 BenQ GW2790QT at 6.4/10.

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV leads on panel quality, refresh rate and motion and build and warranty.

They score the same on sharpness for text, connectivity and docking and ergonomics.

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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BenQ GW2790QT

BenQ GW2790QT

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The BenQ GW2790QT is a 27 inch 1440p IPS monitor for people who want to dock a laptop over a single USB-C cable. It suits desk setups that need a USB hub, 65W charging and an adjustable stand more than fast motion. It is a sensible fit for office, admin and development work on a laptop.

Typically about £275 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS ProArt Display PA278CVBenQ GW2790QT
Panel quality25%7/106/10
Sharpness for text20%6/106/10
Connectivity and docking20%8/108/10
Ergonomics15%8/108/10
Refresh rate and motion10%5/104/10
Build and warranty10%6/105/10
Overall6.9/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecASUS ProArt Display PA278CVBenQ GW2790QT
Screen size27-inch27 inch
Resolution2560 x 1440 (WQHD)2560x1440 (native and max), 109 PPI
Panel typeIPS, 178° viewing angle, LED backlight, anti-glare surfaceIPS, LED backlight, matte coating, 99% sRGB, 1000:1 native contrast, 350 nits typical, 178°/178° viewing angle, 5 ms GtG
Refresh rate75Hz maximum, Adaptive-Sync 48–75Hz75 Hz
Inputs and USB-CUSB-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 jackHDMI 1.4 (x1), DisplayPort 1.2 (x1), DisplayPort out (MST), one USB-C input with 65W Power Delivery, DisplayPort Alt Mode and data; three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 downstream (4.5W charging) and one USB-C downstream (7.5W charging); no Ethernet listed
Stand adjustmentTilt +35° to −5°, swivel ±45°, pivot ±90°, height 150mm, VESA 100x100mmTilt -5° to 20°, swivel 20° left and right, pivot 90°, height adjustment 110 mm
HDRNo HDR supportnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

BenQ GW2790QT

  • + Single USB-C cable carries video, data and 65W charging
  • + Stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot
  • + Four downstream USB ports plus DisplayPort out
  • − 75 Hz refresh rate only
  • − No built-in KVM, no Ethernet listed
  • − Heavy, with a large base footprint

Skip it if:

  • Gamers who want 100 Hz or higher refresh rates
  • Buyers who need a built-in KVM or Ethernet in the monitor
  • Anyone with a shallow desk who dislikes large, heavy bases
Read the full BenQ GW2790QT review ›

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