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ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Monitor Review

Tested using Methodology v1.2
Reviewed Aug 13, 2020 at 08:22 am
Latest change: Retest Apr 18, 2023 at 04:48 pm
ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Picture
7.0
Mixed Usage
8.3
Office
6.7
Gaming
7.1
Media Consumption
7.8
Media Creation
3.0
HDR

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

7.0 Mixed Usage

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.

Pros
  • Superb ergonomics.
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Flicker-free backlight.
Cons
  • No HDR support.
  • Low contrast ratio.
8.3 Office

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.

Pros
  • Superb ergonomics.
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Flicker-free backlight.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
6.7 Gaming

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.

Pros
  • Superb ergonomics.
  • Variable refresh rate (VRR) support.
  • Flicker-free backlight.
Cons
  • Slow response time.
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Mediocre black uniformity.
7.1 Media Consumption

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.

Pros
  • Superb ergonomics.
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Flicker-free backlight.
Cons
  • No HDR support.
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Mediocre black uniformity.
7.8 Media Creation

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.

Pros
  • Superb ergonomics.
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Flicker-free backlight.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Mediocre black uniformity.
3.0 HDR

The ASUS ProArt PA278QV doesn't support HDR.

  • 7.0 Mixed Usage
  • 8.3 Office
  • 6.7 Gaming
  • 7.1 Media Consumption
  • 7.8 Media Creation
  • 3.0 HDR
  1. Updated Apr 18, 2023: Confirmed that 1440p works on this monitor with the PS5.
  2. Updated Apr 18, 2023: Clarified text throughout as part of Test Bench 1.2, including adding text to the Console Compatibility boxes.
  3. 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.
  4. Updated Mar 18, 2021: Changed FreeSync to indicate 'Compatible (Tested)', as it was mistakenly set to 'Yes'.
  5. Updated Sep 24, 2020: We've updated the variable refresh rate support to indicate Adaptive Sync instead of FreeSync.
  6. Updated Aug 13, 2020: Review published.
  7. Updated Aug 07, 2020: Early access published.
  8. Updated Jul 20, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
  9. Updated Jul 20, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  10. Updated Jul 14, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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.

Compared To Other Monitors

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.

For more options, check out our recommendations for the best office monitors, the best monitors, and the best monitors for photo and video editing.

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is the successor to the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV. They look and perform very similarly overall. The PA278CV has a smaller swivel range but still has superb ergonomics. It also has an added USB-C port that's compatible with its USB hub feature, allowing you to connect a device over USB-C and gain access to additional USB 3.0 ports, have a second display, and charge your device. It also has a DisplayPort 'out' port on top of a DisplayPort 'in' port for daisy-chaining, but we weren't able to get ours to work. Otherwise, the two monitors are extremely similar, although the PA278CV has a slightly wider color gamut if that's important to you. 

Dell S2722QC

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV and the Dell S2722QC are both impressive office monitors, with a few differences between them. The Dell has a higher 4k resolution than the 1440p on the ASUS, so text is much sharper, and it also displays a wider color gamut in SDR. The Dell supports HDR, which the ASUS doesn't, but it doesn't look good anyway. The Dell also has a few more office-friendly features like a USB-C input and Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture modes, but the ASUS has better ergonomics. The ASUS also gets slightly brighter and has a bit better reflection handling, but both perform well in bright rooms.

Dell S2721QS

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV and the Dell S2721QS are both great productivity monitors. The main difference is that the ASUS has a 1440p resolution, while the Dell is 4k. The ASUS has USB ports, and its faster 75Hz refresh rate provides a slightly more responsive desktop experience. On the other hand, the Dell has a Picture-in-Picture mode and supports HDR.

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0)

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV and the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0) are very different monitors. The ASUS is designed for productivity and offers significantly better ergonomics. The Gigabyte is primarily a gaming monitor with a much higher refresh rate and faster response time to deliver a better gaming experience. The Gigabyte also has more features, like HDR support, a Picture-in-Picture mode, and a built-in KVM switch so that you can control two devices with one set of peripherals. If you plan on only using it for work, it might be better to go with the ASUS because the Gigabyte has a BGR subpixel layout that might cause blurry text in some applications.

ASUS VG279Q

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is better than the ASUS VG279Q for most uses; however, they aren't designed for the same purpose. The PA278QV is an office monitor that performs well enough for gaming, while the VG279Q is a gaming monitor first, but can be used in an office setting. The PA278QV has better ergonomics, a higher resolution, and it has a USB hub with four USB 3.0 ports. On the other hand, the VG279Q has better pre-calibration color accuracy, a wider SDR color gamut, and a 144Hz refresh rate that makes fast motion look a lot smoother.

Dell S2721D

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the Dell S2721D. The ASUS has significantly better ergonomics, it gets brighter, and has wider viewing angles. It also has better color accuracy out-of-the-box, faster response time, and a Black Frame Insertion feature. The Dell has better reflection handling and a slightly better SDR color gamut.

Samsung Odyssey G5 C27G55T

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the Samsung Odyssey G5 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.

Lenovo Q27q-10

For most uses, the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is significantly better than the Lenovo Q27q-10. The ASUS has much better ergonomics, it gets a lot brighter, and its out-of-the-box color accuracy is much better. The ASUS also has a wider SDR color gamut, faster response time, and an optional Black Frame Insertion feature to improve motion clarity.

BenQ EL2870U

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the BenQ EL2870U. The ASUS has an IPS panel with much wider viewing angles, its ergonomics are significantly better, it gets a lot brighter. Also, the ASUS' response time is faster, it has a slightly higher refresh rate and lower input lag. However, the BenQ has a higher resolution, which results in sharper text and images.

Gigabyte G32QC

For most uses, the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the Gigabyte G32QC. The ASUS is an IPS monitor with much wider viewing angles, it gets brighter, and it has much better reflection handling. It also has significantly better ergonomics and faster response time. That said, the Gigabyte has a much higher refresh rate, lower input lag, better dark room performance, and supports HDR.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM and the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV are very different monitors. The VG259QM has a 1080p monitor, a 280Hz refresh rate, and is primarily designed for gaming, while the PA278QV has a 1440p resolution, a 75Hz refresh rate, and is meant for creative professionals. The PA278QV has wider viewing angles, better color accuracy, and it gets brighter. The VG259QM has a much faster response time, and it supports HDR.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A

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.

ASUS ProArt PA148CTV

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV and the ASUS ProArt PA148CTV are very different monitors, with different intended uses, so they're not really comparable. The PA278QV is a desktop office monitor designed for media creation. The PA148CTV is a portable monitor designed for productivity on the go.

Samsung T55

Overall, the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the Samsung T55. The ASUS has a higher resolution, its IPS panel has much wider viewing angles, and it has significantly better color accuracy out-of-the-box. The ASUS' ergonomics are much better, it has faster response time, and it supports VRR to reduce screen tearing when gaming. However, the Samsung has a higher contrast ratio and wider coverage of the sRGB and Adobe RGB color space.

Gigabyte G27QC

Overall, the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the Gigabyte G27QC. However, they're designed for very different uses. The ASUS is meant for content creators and has wider viewing angles, significantly better ergonomics, and gets a lot brighter. The Gigabyte is a gaming monitor with a much higher 165Hz refresh rate, faster response time, and lower input lag.

ASUS ZenScreen MB14AC

The ASUS ZenScreen MB14AC and the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV are very different monitors. The ZenScreen is a 14" portable monitor with a 1080p resolution, while the ProArt Display is a 27" desktop monitor with a 1440p resolution. Unless you need portability, the ProArt Display is a better choice for most uses. The ZenScreen is only recommended for displaying text documents or spreadsheets because it has a very narrow color gamut that makes it unsuitable for content creation, and its slow response times aren't ideal for gaming.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Curved
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved

The ASUS ProArt PA278QV's design is simple and a bit boxy, very similar to Dell's UltraSharp monitors, such as the Dell UltraSharp U2720Q. It has thin bezels on three sides but the bottom bezel is thicker, as it houses the monitor's controls and also has a built-in ruler. The stand has a square base that doesn't take up too much space and it has a brushed metallic finish.

Design
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures N/A
7.5
Design
Build Quality

The ASUS PA278QV's build quality is good. The plastic construction feels fairly solid and there are no obvious issues. The stand supports the monitor well and it doesn't wobble much. However, the stand's finish scratches rather easily.

10
Design
Ergonomics
Height Adjustment
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-35° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range
-90° to 90°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100

The ASUS PA278QV has superb ergonomics. It allows for all manner of adjustments, but it's the incredibly wide swivel range that really stands out. The back of the monitor has a clean and professional look. The stand has a quick-release feature if you want to wall-mount it, and there's a small cutout in the stand that serves as cable management.

Design
Stand
Base Width
10.3" (26.2 cm)
Base Depth
8.9" (22.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
6.9" (17.4 cm)
Weight (With Display)
16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)

Even though the stand is plastic, it supports the monitor well and there's very little wobble.

Design
Display
Size
27"
Housing Width
24.2" (61.5 cm)
Housing Height
14.7" (37.3 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.1" (5.4 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Design
Controls

The monitor's controls are located on the right side of the bottom bezel. There are five buttons to help you navigate the on-screen menu and a power button.

Design
In The Box
Power Supply
Internal

  • User guide
  • Calibration report
  • HDMI cable
  • USB-A to USB-B upstream cable
  • Power cord

Picture Quality
6.2
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
1,114 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV has a mediocre contrast ratio, typical of most IPS panel monitors. This results in blacks that look grayish, especially when viewed in a dark room.

0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Edge

This monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature. The video above is for reference only.

8.3
Picture Quality
SDR Brightness
Real Scene
417 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
444 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
446 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
446 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
447 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
447 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
444 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
445 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
445 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
446 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
446 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
Minimum Brightness
55 cd/m²

The ASUS ProArt PA278QV's SDR peak brightness is great. It's bright enough to overcome glare in any lighting conditions and is extremely consistent across different content.

0
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
N/A
Peak 2% Window
N/A
Peak 10% Window
N/A
Peak 25% Window
N/A
Peak 50% Window
N/A
Peak 100% Window
N/A
Sustained 2% Window
N/A
Sustained 10% Window
N/A
Sustained 25% Window
N/A
Sustained 50% Window
N/A
Sustained 100% Window
N/A
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
N/A

The ASUS PA278QV doesn't support HDR.

8.2
Picture Quality
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
44°
Color Washout From Right
44°
Color Shift From Left
61°
Color Shift From Right
62°
Brightness Loss From Left
52°
Brightness Loss From Right
52°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
41°
Gamma Shift From Right
43°

Great horizontal viewing angles. Images should remain accurate when viewed from the side, making it easier to share your work with others.

8.8
Picture Quality
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
53°
Color Washout From Above
58°
Color Shift From Below
61°
Color Shift From Above
68°
Brightness Loss From Below
52°
Brightness Loss From Above
56°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
45°
Gamma Shift From Above
55°

Excellent vertical viewing angles. This is good if you tend to sit extremely close to the screen or have the monitor mounted above eye level.

8.4
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
2.655%
50% DSE
0.122%

Excellent gray uniformity. The edges of the screen appear darker, but thankfully, there's very little dirty screen effect and uniformity is even better in dark scenes.

6.2
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
1.874%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

Mediocre black uniformity. There's visible backlight bleed at the top and bottom of the screen. It shouldn't be noticeable in normal content except for very dark scenes, or in movies where there are black bars.

8.9
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
Picture Mode
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
102.5%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.21
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,608 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.25
Color dE (Avg.)
1.60
Contrast Setting
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Gamma Setting
Default
Brightness Setting
N/A
Measured Brightness
123 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
Yes

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV has amazing accuracy before calibration. Its sRGB mode limits the colors to the sRGB color space well, so they aren't oversaturated. It also has a great white balance, and the color temperature is close to the 6500K target. Gamma follows the sRGB curve well enough, but most scenes are too dark. Unfortunately, the sRGB mode locks most picture settings, including the Brightness, so if you want to adjust those settings, other modes have slightly more oversaturated colors, but the image accuracy is still great.

9.8
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
Picture Mode
User 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.51
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,479 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.22
Contrast Setting
80
RGB Settings
50-44-46
Gamma Setting
2.2
Brightness Setting
8
Measured Brightness
103 cd/m²
ICC Profile
Download

After calibration, the accuracy is superb. The remaining inaccuracies shouldn't be noticeable without the aid of a colorimeter. The white balance is nearly perfect, and the color temperature is even closer to the target. Gamma is also much better.

8.7
Picture Quality
SDR Color Gamut
sRGB Coverage xy
95.8%
sRGB Picture Mode
User 1
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
74.5%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User 1

The ASUS PA278QV has an excellent SDR color gamut. It has near full coverage of the widely-used sRGB color space, but its coverage of the Adobe RGB is more limited and may not be good enough for professional photo editing. If you need a monitor with wider Adobe RGB coverage, check out the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0).

9.2
Picture Quality
SDR Color Volume
sRGB In ICtCp
94.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
User 1
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
79.1%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User 1

Excellent color volume. It doesn't display dark colors well due to its low contrast ratio and has trouble with bright blues, which is normal for LCD screens.

0
Picture Quality
HDR Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
N/A
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
N/A
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
N/A
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR

The ASUS PA278QV doesn't support HDR.

0
Picture Quality
HDR Color Volume
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
N/A
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
N/A
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR

This monitor doesn't support HDR.

7.9
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
4.5%
Indirect Reflections
2.8%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.8%

The ASUS PA278QV has good reflection handling. The matte anti-reflective coating does a good job of diffusing reflected light. Direct reflections can be a bit distracting, but the monitor can get bright enough to compensate.

7.0
Picture Quality
Text Clarity
Pixel Type
IPS
Subpixel Layout
RGB

Text clarity is decent. It looks much sharper with ClearType enabled (top photo), especially with diagonal lines. The pixels are blurry in the photo due to the monitor's matte anti-reflective coating.

8.6
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
8 Bit

Excellent gradient handling. There's a bit of banding in all colors, but it's most noticeable in greens and grays.

Motion
6.7
Motion
Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
75 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
75 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
N/A
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
N/A
Motion
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
Compatible (Tested)
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
75 Hz
VRR Minimum
48 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV supports Adaptive Sync to reduce screen tearing when gaming. It's also compatible with FreeSync and NVIDIA's G-SYNC; however, the latter only works over a DisplayPort connection.

7.1
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
Recommended Overdrive Setting
60
Rise / Fall Time
7.1 ms
Total Response Time
13.5 ms
Overshoot Error
1.7%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
9.0 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
21.0 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
5.4%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
0ChartTablePhoto
20ChartTablePhoto
40ChartTablePhoto
60ChartTablePhoto
80ChartTablePhoto
100ChartTablePhoto

The ASUS PA278QV has a decent response time at its max refresh rate of 75Hz. There's a bit of motion blur with fast-moving objects. The recommended overdrive setting of '60' results in the quickest total response time without introducing too much overshoot.

not tested
Motion
Response Time @ 120Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No 120Hz Refresh Rate
Rise / Fall Time
N/A
Total Response Time
N/A
Overshoot Error
N/A
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
N/A
Worst 3 Total Response Time
N/A
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
N/A

This monitor doesn't support a 120Hz signal.

6.6
Motion
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
40
Rise / Fall Time
8.5 ms
Total Response Time
14.8 ms
Overshoot Error
0.3%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
11.4 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
20.8 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
1.6%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
0ChartTablePhoto
20ChartTablePhoto
40ChartTablePhoto
60ChartTablePhoto
80ChartTablePhoto
100ChartTablePhoto

The response time at 60Hz is okay. Like at its max refresh rate, motion looks a bit blurry. However, unlike the max refresh rate, the recommended overdrive setting is '40' because it has a faster total response time and less overshoot than '60'. This means you may need to change the setting if the frame rate of your game drops, or you can just keep it on '40' if you want a set-and-forget mode.

Motion
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Maximum Frequency
75 Hz
Minimum Frequency
75 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
37 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
73 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
Limited
Pulse Phase Control
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
VRR At The Same Time
No

There's an optional backlight strobing feature to help improve motion clarity. It only works at 75Hz and can't be used at the same time as variable refresh rate. Unfortunately, the strobe crosstalk is quite bad, as it causes visible image duplication.

10
Motion
Image Flicker
Flicker-Free
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
>1000 Hz

The backlight is flicker-free when the brightness is at maximum. Below maximum, the backlight's flicker frequency is so high that it shouldn't be noticeable to most people. However, if you find the flicker is bothering you and want something that's entirely flicker-free, then look into the Dell P3223DE.

Inputs
8.4
Inputs
Input Lag
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
7.0 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
N/A
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.6 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
14.3 ms

The ASUS PA278QV has exceptionally low input lag. It's a little higher if you run at 60Hz or with the backlight-strobing feature enabled, but it shouldn't be noticeable to most people.

8.0
Inputs
Resolution And Size
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²

The ASUS PA278QV's 27 inch screen is great for multitasking and its high resolution results in sharp images and text.

2.0
Inputs
PS5 Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
No
VRR
No

This monitor has limited compatibility with the PS5 because it only supports basic signals at 60Hz.

2.5
Inputs
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
No
VRR
No

Like with the PS5, the ASUS PA278QV has limited compatibility with the Xbox Series X|S.

Inputs
Inputs Photos
Inputs
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
Mini DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
HDMI
1 (HDMI 1.4)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
1 (DVI-D, dual link)
VGA
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
HDR10
No
3.5mm Audio In
1
3.5mm Microphone In
No

In addition to the 3.5mm analog audio out port, there's also a 3.5mm analog audio in, which allows you to play audio from an external device using the monitor's integrated speakers. If you want a monitor with a USB-C port, check out the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV, which is the 2021 model of this monitor.

Inputs
USB
USB-A Ports
4
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
USB-C Ports
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
Inputs
macOS Compatibility

There are a few issues using this monitor with MacBooks. The variable refresh rate feature doesn't work at all. It loses its connection to whenever the MacBook goes to sleep, and you need to disconnect and reconnect the monitor for it come back.

Features
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
Multiple Input Display
No
KVM Switch
No

The ASUS PA278QV comes with the ASUS QuickFit Virtual Scale, which is a feature that displays an overlay on screen, allowing you to align and preview documents in their actual sizes before printing. There's a Screen Ruler, a Grid Alignment, an A5 Letter Size, and a B5 Letter Size overlay.

Features
On-Screen Display (OSD)