The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is a budget-friendly monitor that's intended for creative professionals. Its superb ergonomics, high peak brightness, and wide viewing angles make it a good fit for nearly any type of workspace. It comes with good color accuracy out-of-the-box and has an excellent SDR color gamut; however, it can't display a wide color gamut and doesn't support HDR. Although it's limited to a 75Hz refresh rate and doesn't have many extra gaming features, it still has variable refresh rate (VRR) support. Unfortunately, it has a low contrast ratio and mediocre black uniformity, which is normal for most IPS panels. On the bright side, it provides a generous number of USB ports and even has a pair of built-in speakers.
Our Verdict
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is a decent monitor for most uses. It has a large screen with a high resolution that's well-suited for work or media consumption. It's okay for gaming as it has variable refresh rate (VRR) support and low input lag, but it's limited to a 75Hz refresh rate. It has superb ergonomics, wide viewing angles, and it overcomes glare easily in bright lighting conditions. Unfortunately, it has a low contrast ratio that makes it less ideal for dark room viewing, and it doesn't support HDR.
- Superb ergonomics.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Flicker-free backlight.
- No HDR support.
- Low contrast ratio.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is a great office monitor. Its large screen and high resolution allow you to work comfortably, with plenty of screen space to have multiple windows opened at the same time. It has wide viewing angles, it overcomes glare easily, and it has superb ergonomics, so you can adjust the monitor however you like. Input lag is low and the monitor's 75Hz refresh rate makes scrolling through documents feel just a tad smoother.
- Superb ergonomics.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Flicker-free backlight.
- Low contrast ratio.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is an okay monitor for gaming, but it isn't exactly suited for this use. It has a limited 75Hz refresh rate, and the response time is slow, leading to motion blur. Luckily, it supports FreeSync VRR with G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel.
- Superb ergonomics.
- Variable refresh rate (VRR) support.
- Flicker-free backlight.
- Slow response time.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Mediocre black uniformity.
The ASUS PA278QV is a decent monitor for media consumption. It delivers good picture quality thanks to its high resolution and its large screen feels immersive. It has superb ergonomics and wide viewing angles, making it easy to share content with others. It's well-suited for bright rooms, as it handles reflection well and it gets bright enough to overcome glare. However, it doesn't perform all that well in dark rooms due to its low contrast ratio and mediocre black uniformity.
- Superb ergonomics.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Flicker-free backlight.
- No HDR support.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Mediocre black uniformity.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is a very good monitor for content creators. Its high pixel density results in sharp images and text, and there's plenty of screen space to have multiple windows opened at the same time. It has superb ergonomics, wide viewing angles, and it gets bright enough for use in any lighting conditions. Unfortunately, its contrast ratio and black uniformity are both mediocre, so blacks look more grayish. It has near full coverage of the sRGB color space; however, its Adobe RGB coverage is only decent.
- Superb ergonomics.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Flicker-free backlight.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Mediocre black uniformity.
The ASUS ProArt PA278QV doesn't support HDR.
Changelog
- Updated May 29, 2024: Added that the Dell P2423D has better Text Clarity.
- Updated Apr 18, 2023: Confirmed that 1440p works on this monitor with the PS5.
- Updated Apr 18, 2023: Clarified text throughout as part of Test Bench 1.2, including adding text to the Console Compatibility boxes.
- Updated Jun 29, 2022: Updated to Test Bench 1.2, resulting in changes to the results and scores with the Response Time and Input Lag. Added tests for Console Compatibility and macOS compatibility and made minor changes to other tests, which you can see in our Changelog.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV and it's also available in a 24-inch size with a 1080p resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It's one of many monitors in ASUS' ProArt lineup, some of which you can see in the table below.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Display Type | Refresh Rate | Adaptive Sync |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA278QV | 27" | 2560 x 1440 | IPS | 75Hz | Yes |
| PA248QV | 24" | 1920 x 1200 | IPS | 75Hz | Yes |
| PA329C | 27" | 3840 x 2160 | IPS | 60Hz | No |
| PA27UCX-PK | 27" | 3840 x 2160 | Mini LED / IPS | 60Hz | Yes |
| PA32UCX-PK | 32" | 3840 x 2160 | Mini LED / IPS | 60Hz | Yes |
| PA34VC | 34" | 3440 x 1440 | IPS | 100Hz | Yes |
| PQ22UC | 22" | 3840 x 2160 | OLED | 60Hz | No |
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their ASUS PA278QV doesn't correspond to our review, please let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests such as gray uniformity may vary between units.
Our unit of the ASUS PA278QV was manufactured in April 2020, you can see the label here.
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The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is an overall decent monitor that's suitable for a wide variety of uses. Compared to other monitors in its price range, it stands out for its superb ergonomics, high SDR peak brightness, and great viewing angles.
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The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is newer than the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV with more features, and they perform similarly overall. The PA278CV has an added USB-C port that makes it easy to connect your laptop and charge it with a single cable. It also has a DisplayPort outport for daisy chaining a second monitor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A and the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV are very different monitors. The VG249Q1A is a gaming monitor with a 24" screen, a 1080p resolution, and a 165Hz refresh rate, while the ProArt Display PA278QV is a 27" productivity monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 75Hz refresh rate. The VG249Q1A provides a much better gaming experience due to its significantly faster response times, but the ProArt Display PA278QV has much better ergonomics, a brighter screen, and wider viewing angles. It also has four USB 3.0 ports, which the VG249Q1A lacks.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the Samsung Odyssey G55T C27G55T; however, they aren't intended for the same use. The ASUS is a budget monitor for content creators with superb ergonomics and wide viewing angles. It also has a faster response time, but gaming feels smoother and more responsive on the Samsung due to its higher refresh rate.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV and the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) are entry-level 1440p monitors meant for different uses. The Gigabyte is focused on gaming with a higher refresh rate, better motion handling, and lower input lag. While the ASUS is meant for content creation in SDR, the Gigabyte still displays a wider range of colors, and it supports HDR, which the ASUS doesn't. The Gigabyte also has a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, which allows you to easily connect a laptop, which the ASUS doesn't have. The Gigabyte even has a KVM switch, so you can change sources and use the same devices on both.
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