ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV vs CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

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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 CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen at 6.1/10.

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV leads on panel quality, connectivity and docking, ergonomics and refresh rate and motion.

The CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen leads on sharpness for text and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is connectivity and docking, where the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores 8/10 to the CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen's 4/10.

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 itCheck price at Amazon UK

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CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair Xenon Edge 14.5" is a 32:9 touchscreen for buyers who already know where it will sit, such as a desk, a PC case or a fan mount. It suits people who want a small status or control panel driven from Windows 11 through iCUE. It is not aimed at anyone who wants a general-purpose monitor or a docking display.

Typically about £219.95 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV	CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen
Panel quality	25%	7/10	6/10
Sharpness for text	20%	6/10	8/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	8/10	4/10
Ergonomics	15%	8/10	7/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	5/10	4/10
Build and warranty	10%	6/10	7/10
Overall		6.9/10	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV	CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen
Screen size	27-inch	14.5 inch diagonal, 32:9 aspect ratio
Resolution	2560 x 1440 (WQHD)	2560 x 720
Panel type	IPS, 178° viewing angle, LED backlight, anti-glare surface	AHVA
Refresh rate	75Hz maximum, Adaptive-Sync 48–75Hz	60 Hz
Inputs and USB-C	USB-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	1x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB Type-C with DP Alt Mode
Stand adjustment	Tilt +35° to −5°, swivel ±45°, pivot ±90°, height 150mm, VESA 100x100mm	Detachable magnetic desktop stand
HDR	No HDR support	None

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

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CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

+ Many mounting options: 14 magnets, two ¼-20" threads, fan-mount fit
+ Three-year warranty with a zero dead pixel guarantee
+ 2560 x 720 resolution on a 14.5 inch panel
− No power LED and no input buttons
− 60Hz only, with no Adaptive Sync
− iCUE supports Windows 11 only; Mac version doesn't support it

Skip it if:

Mac or Linux users who need official software support
Buyers who want a general-purpose monitor or a USB-C dock
Anyone who wants high refresh rates or Adaptive Sync

Read the full CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen review ›

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