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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV vs Yodoit PTM15

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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 Yodoit PTM15 at 5.3/10.

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

The Yodoit PTM15 leads on sharpness for text.

The biggest difference is ergonomics, where the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores 8/10 to the Yodoit PTM15's 3/10.

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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Yodoit PTM15

Yodoit PTM15

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Yodoit PTM15 is a 15.6-inch portable second screen for people who want to add a display to a laptop with a single USB-C cable. It suits anyone who reads terminals, logs, documents or dashboards and values a light, slim screen that is easy to carry. It is a poor fit for gaming, fixed desk setups or laptops without a USB-C port that supports video.

Typically about £49.97 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS ProArt Display PA278CVYodoit PTM15
Panel quality25%7/106/10
Sharpness for text20%6/107/10
Connectivity and docking20%8/105/10
Ergonomics15%8/103/10
Refresh rate and motion10%5/104/10
Build and warranty10%6/105/10
Overall6.9/105.3/10

Specifications

SpecASUS ProArt Display PA278CVYodoit PTM15
Screen size27-inch15.6 inches
Resolution2560 x 1440 (WQHD)1920×1080 (FHD)
Panel typeIPS, 178° viewing angle, LED backlight, anti-glare surfaceIPS
Refresh rate75Hz maximum, Adaptive-Sync 48–75Hz60 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 jack2× USB-C (one full-featured port for video and power), 1× Mini HDMI, 3.5 mm audio
Stand adjustmentTilt +35° to −5°, swivel ±45°, pivot ±90°, height 150mm, VESA 100x100mmIntegrated kickstand; smart cover folds into stand positions
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 ›

Yodoit PTM15

  • + About 141 PPI gives fine detail on a small screen
  • + One USB-C cable carries video and power on compatible devices
  • + Owners describe it as light, slim and well built
  • − 60 Hz cap with no adaptive sync
  • − Kickstand offers limited angles
  • − Flicker or black screen without DP Alt Mode or power

Skip it if:

  • Gamers who want high refresh rates or adaptive sync.
  • Buyers who need height, swivel, pivot or VESA mounting.
  • Laptop users without a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and no spare external power supply.
Read the full Yodoit PTM15 review ›

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