ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV vs Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

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The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE at 6.2/10.

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV leads on panel quality, sharpness for text and ergonomics.

The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE leads on connectivity and docking, refresh rate and motion and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is sharpness for text, where the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores 6/10 to the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE's 2/10.

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 itSearch Amazon UK

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Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Dell P2725HE is for people who want one cable between a laptop and a desk full of peripherals. It suits office and admin work where a USB-C hub, wired Ethernet and daisy-chaining matter more than pixel density. It is a poor fit for anyone who reads small text all day or wants a sharper panel.

Typically about £198 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Panel quality	25%	7/10	6/10
Sharpness for text	20%	6/10	2/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	8/10	9/10
Ergonomics	15%	8/10	7/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	5/10	7/10
Build and warranty	10%	6/10	7/10
Overall		6.9/10	6.2/10

Specifications

Spec	ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Screen size	27-inch	27-inch
Resolution	2560 x 1440 (WQHD)	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel type	IPS, 178° viewing angle, LED backlight, anti-glare surface	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle
Refresh rate	75Hz maximum, Adaptive-Sync 48–75Hz	100 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	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain
Stand adjustment	Tilt +35° to −5°, swivel ±45°, pivot ±90°, height 150mm, VESA 100x100mm	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°
HDR	No HDR support	not 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

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Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

+ USB-C with up to 90W power delivery and a full hub
+ Stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot
+ Three-year warranty with advanced exchange and premium panel exchange
− Only 81.57 PPI on a 27-inch 1080p panel
− Colour figure listed is sRGB only
− HDMI input is version 1.4

Skip it if:

Buyers who read small text all day and want a sharper panel
Colour-critical users who need a wide-gamut figure beyond sRGB
Gamers who want a refresh rate above 100Hz

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