ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV review

The ProArt Display PA278CV is a 27-inch IPS monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution. That works out at 109 PPI, with a 0.233mm pixel pitch. Owners praise it for colour and photo editing work. It tops out at 75Hz, has no HDR, and offers a USB-C port with 65W Power Delivery.

At 109 PPI, owners praise sharp text and wide viewing angles. ASUS lists a 178° viewing angle and an anti-glare surface.

Colour is the main selling point. ASUS lists 100% sRGB and 100% Rec.709 coverage, with DCI-P3 support. The monitor is factory calibrated to a ΔE below 2 and is Calman Verified. Those figures match the owner praise for colour and photo editing work.

Contrast is the weak spot. ASUS quotes a typical 1000:1. Gadget Review measured 1078:1 and noted mediocre black uniformity. Owners also list contrast as a complaint. With those numbers, dark scenes and dim rooms are where the panel is most likely to disappoint.

There is no HDR support. Owners raise that as a complaint too, so anyone who wants HDR content should look elsewhere.

The USB-C port carries DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W Power Delivery. One cable can therefore send video to a laptop and charge it, as long as the laptop's needs fit within 65W. A hub with four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports sits alongside it, which suits a desk with a keyboard, a drive and other peripherals.

There are also two DisplayPort 1.2 ports, listed for daisy-chaining, and one HDMI 1.4 port. An earphone jack is included. No built-in KVM or Ethernet is listed on any page read. If you want one keyboard and mouse to switch between two computers, or a wired network connection through the monitor, this model doesn't list either.

The stand tilts from +35° to −5° and swivels ±45°. It pivots ±90° and has 150mm of height adjustment. A VESA 100x100mm mount is supported, so you can use an arm instead. Owners praise the ergonomics and the front-facing adjustment buttons. The pivot range allows portrait use, which can suit long documents or code.

The maximum refresh rate is 75Hz, with Adaptive-Sync working across 48–75Hz. Some owners report motion blur with fast-moving objects. With that 75Hz ceiling and the blur reports, it fits desktop and creative work better than fast-paced games.

The on-screen display uses six buttons rather than a joystick. Owners complain about this and criticise the OSD controls. The buttons face the front, which owners like, but navigating menus is a stated annoyance.

ASUS covers the monitor with a three-year warranty.

ASUS gives power consumption as 15.18W, under 0.5W in power-saving mode and 0W when off. The Currys Business listing gives 32.1W in On mode, which conflicts with the ASUS figure.

This monitor suits people who want accurate colour from a 27-inch 1440p screen and a tidy single-cable setup with a laptop. The factory calibration, 65W USB-C, four USB-A ports and adjustable stand follow directly from the listed specifications. The compromises are contrast, black uniformity, HDR and refresh rate. If those matter more than colour accuracy and docking, other models are a better match.