The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV is a premium 27-inch 5k editing monitor. It competes with other 27-inch 5k displays like the Apple Studio Display 2022, the LG UltraFine 27MD5KLB-B, and the HP Z27q. It's higher-end than the 4k ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV and lower-end than the 6k ASUS ProArt Display 6K PA32QCV. It adds several notable features over the PA279CRV, as the PA27JCV has a LuxPixel screen to help reduce reflections. It also features several additional benefits, including a KVM switch and power delivery over USB-C, as well as Calman Verified certification for color accuracy.
Our Verdict
The ASUS PA27JCV is passable for gaming. It displays a wide range of colors, though it's not very vivid in HDR. Additionally, while it gets fairly bright in HDR, highlights don't pop. It has bad motion handling, so fast-moving objects look blurry. Finally, it doesn't feel very responsive because of its 60Hz refresh rate. However, while this means it's not well-suited to fast-paced games, it's a satisfactory choice for slower-paced games, like turn-based strategy games and text-heavy RPGs, where there's less fast motion.
Displays a wide range of colors in HDR.
Fast-moving objects look blurry.
Awful local dimming.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV is disappointing for console gaming. While it supports VRR, it only works at 48-60Hz with consoles. Additionally, its bad motion handling causes fast-moving objects to look blurry. It also can't display 120Hz signals, so it doesn't feel very responsive. However, it does display a wide range of colors in HDR, even if they're not very vivid.
Displays a wide range of colors in HDR.
Fast-moving objects look blurry.
Awful local dimming.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
Doesn't support 120Hz with consoles.
The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV is remarkable for office work. It has superb ergonomics and fantastic text clarity, though its strong matte coating means it's not as sharp as many other 5k displays. Additionally, it easily overcomes even the brightest glare with its amazing brightness and incredible reflection handling. It also has some extra productivity features, like a KVM switch and up to 86W of power delivery.
Overcomes bright glare.
Fairly wide viewing angles.
Superb ergonomics.
Fantastic text and image clarity.
KVM switch and 86W power delivery over USB-C.
The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV is very good for editing. It's quite accurate before calibration and displays a wide range of colors. Its 5k resolution also delivers detailed images. However, it has considerable backlight bleed, and deep blacks look uneven in a dark room. It's also not ideal for editing HDR content, as highlights don't pop, and its HDR colors aren't very vivid.
Overcomes bright glare.
Fairly wide viewing angles.
Superb ergonomics.
Fantastic text and image clarity.
Displays a wide range of colors in HDR.
Great accuracy before calibration.
Awful local dimming.
Considerable backlight bleed.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV has impressive brightness. It easily overcomes glare in a bright room, though highlights don't pop in HDR.
Overcomes bright glare.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The ASUS ProArt Display 5k PA27JCV has a bad response time. It's not well-suited to editing videos with lots of motion or playing fast-moving games, as fast-moving objects look quite blurry.
Fast-moving objects look blurry.
The ASUS ProArt Display 5k PA27JCV has mediocre HDR picture quality. It has awful local dimming, and though it displays a wide range of colors, they aren't too vivid.
Displays a wide range of colors in HDR.
Awful local dimming.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV has alright SDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of colors in SDR. However, deep blacks appear somewhat gray in a dark room, and it has considerable backlight bleed.
Displays a wide range of colors.
Bad black uniformity.
The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV has amazing color accuracy, and it's quite accurate even before calibration.
Great accuracy before calibration.
Good gray uniformity.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Mar 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.2. We added a new Panel Technology box, including the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) graph.
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Updated Nov 27, 2025:
We clarified in the Intro that this monitor is lower-end than the ASUS ProArt Display 6K PA32QCV.
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Jun 25, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27-inch ASUS ProArt PA27JCV, which is one of several similar models ASUS offers in their ProArt series. You can see the major differences between some of these monitors below. These results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Local Dimming | Power Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA27JCV | 27" | 5k | Edge-lit | 86W |
| PA279CRV | 27" | 4k | Edge-lit | 90W |
| PA27UCX | 27" | 4k | 576 Zone Mini LED | 90W (reported) |
Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in December 2024. It was tested with firmware MCM101.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV is a premium 27-inch 5k editing monitor. It's unique in having both a very detailed 5k display and much better contrast than most IPS displays, making it a fantastic choice if you're looking for this combination of features. It also gets extremely bright and has outstanding reflection handling, so it's a superb choice if you're working in a brighter environment.
However, the matte coating that provides such fantastic bright room performance also causes the screen to look less clear than other 5k monitors of the same size, like the Apple Studio Display 2022. This means its text clarity is only slightly better than a 4k display like the Dell U2725QE. As a result, if you don't need that slightly better clarity, 4k monitors like the Dell U2725QE are a fantastic option. Additionally, if you don't mind a lower contrast ratio, the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV offers performance that's otherwise very similar, but at a far lower cost.
See our recommendations for the best 5k monitors, the best work monitors, and the best 27-inch monitors.
The Dell U2725QE and the ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV are both 27-inch editing monitors. The ASUS is the better option if you need an accurate display and don't plan to calibrate it. Also, in addition to having slightly sharper text, it gets much brighter and has far better reflection handling, so it's a better choice for bright environments. However, the Dell is a better choice if you want a more responsive display, as it has a higher refresh rate. It's also a better choice if connectivity is important to you, as it delivers much more power and has more USB ports.
The Apple Studio Display 2022 and the ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV are both 27-inch 5k editing monitors. The ASUS is the better option for most people, as it's far better suited to PCs, has better contrast, and supports HDR. However, if you have a Mac, you may prefer the Apple Studio Display, as it's more accurate before calibration, has sharper text, and performs equally well in bright rooms.
The Dell U2723QE and the ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV are 27-inch monitors. The ASUS is a better option if you plan to work in a brighter environment, as it gets much brighter and has far better reflection handling. However, the Dell is far less expensive and has better connectivity, similar contrast, and only slightly worse text clarity; if it has the features you're looking for, you may prefer its lower price.
The ASUS ProArt Display 6k PA32QCV is a higher-end and bigger monitor than the ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV, but they share many similarities. They have the same pixel density and the same matte coating, so text looks the same on both, and they're each fantastic to use in well-lit rooms as they reduce glare well. They both have big USB hubs, but the PA32QCV has Thunderbolt support, including Thunderbolt out for daisy chaining, which the PA27JCV doesn't have. Although they have bad edge-lit local dimming features, the local dimming on the PA32QCV is more effective at improving uniformity.
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