The Most Color Accurate 1440P Monitor Under $300 | Asus ProArt PA278QV Review

[@TechRoundUp]

I also forgot to mention in the video that the monitor will actually get up to 75hz, for a slightly smoother experience, if you maybe wanted to do some gaming on it.

[@DeadTreeDropOff]

was going to ask about 75hz. thanks for the pinned msg.

[@gamerslayer6400]

Can we overclock it from 75hz?

[@pbj4928]

It's great that you put this up, but as a review you should make sure to actually test all of the features of the monitor and not just the ones that you plan on using. I would've appreciated seeing more about the stand, the speakers, and the refresh rate.

[@jeremy001]

I recently purchased. The stand is pretty sturdy and you can easily raise the monitor, tilt and rotate horizontally as well as horizontally. The speakers are quite poor.

[@JBrown-go8ru]

I actually use this same monitor for gaming. However, I play, Cities Skylines, Sims 3, Age of Empires, and some, Fallout 4. So none of those fast, competitive type games. It’s a great monitor for the casual gamer.

[@10Exahertz]

Thanks bc imma super casual gamer, or play flight sims. But I do a lot of photo/video editing a painting so this seems to be the best option for me

[@DB-lr6kl]

Purple Planet same here! Mario Odyssey in 1080p and content creation

[@marloumam1998]

How does the adaptive sync work on this monitor? G-sync, Freesync.

[@battistimo]

So it can’t handle gaming at all?

[@outphase78]

@@battistimo It can handle gaming but it's not optimized for high frame rates that would help in FPS games. Don't expect 100+ frames. This monitor excels with a locked 60 FPS.

[@Th3_ArCh0n]

My favorite 75hz monitor FOR SURE! I've bought three of them!

[@mopefiend]

First overview of this monitor in English, thanks. Been eyeing this panel for the past week, looks nice!

[@TechRoundUp]

Glad to help!

[@RichardDower]

@@TechRoundUp yup...I've been looking for reviews. Saving up now, €437 here, but should be a nice quality option.

[@brighttuesdaydesign]

Thanks for this review! I'm very interested in this monitor for graphic design work and this certainly helps a lot.

[@anju2606]

I do graphic design and video editing trying to choose between BenQ pd2700q vs ASUS pa278qv. What are your thoughts? Great video! Thanks!

[@dreamship563]

Hi. If u want more accurate colours go for the Benq. Was thinking to buy this monitor only for photoediting and more than 2 month of research and videos ended up with Benq sw270c. Even if u buy the Benq pd2700q get a calibrator for it. It makes a huge different. i1 display pro and ready to go🙂

[@laksanardie]

Hi, finally you choose Benq or Asus? we have same thoughts.

[@dreamship563]

@@laksanardie i bought the Benq Sw270c. Arrrived on friday. So far soo good. Beautiful screen. Make sure u connect with display port cable. Had problem with hdmi. Had to scale windows to 125%, othervise the icons are wery small and turn off the AMA function on the monitor, so no ghosting. Awesome colours, not calibrated yet as i dont have a spectometer. I am very happy with it. No dead pixel or stripes, nor bleeding. Hope it helps. I bough this cable: Cable Matters VESA Certified Braided DisplayPort 1.4 Cable Fully Support 8K HDR and DSC - 1.8m

[@najimahmed301]

Photo editing benqsw40 or asus pa27qv

[@dreamship563]

@@najimahmed301 benq sw series are more accurate. They are specialised for photo editing and graphic design. The asus is 27 inch and bigger for sure but not as accurate. With benq u have the advantage to use hardware calibration (xrite i1display pro) the best one. Or see if u can afford the sw 2700pt. Older modell but still very good and relyable monitor. I highly recommend check out this guy. Very helpful and always answer the questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpe5YnilnKmYfsk or if u dont want to go with the bigger screen, the sw 240 is still the best bang for your money for an editing monito and the rest of the money u can spend it for a calibrator and u will have a very accurate monitor. Hope it helps.

[@lux2D]

Great vid! Did the vesa adapter come with the monitor? Or is it just part of the mount that you have?

[@TechRoundUp]

Its part of the mount, but that should be the case with all Vesa Mounts for the most part. The screws however were pre-installed in the back of the monitor

[@khondkersalim1880]

Do you think this monitor has a reasonable price for the specs? Also, is this a good monitor for web browsing and doing school work like Google docs and reading? Thank you very much for the review!!

[@TechRoundUp]

It’s definitely worth the price, and when it comes to reading text and web browsing, it’s great being that it’s 1440p and 27”.

[@Real_SkyRipper]

if the colors and overall quality is great then it is for gaming, single player at least if those online games need something else that's not of importance to me, definitely thinking of buying this one after reading more on it and others.

[@chrisjamesmark321]

Very helpful review/unboxing!

[@graemechung]

Thanks for this informative review!

[@mshah108]

Hi. Great video. What’s the bezel like ? Is it thin? How were the built in speakers ?

[@TechRoundUp]

Top and side bezels are nice and thin, bottom bezel is pretty large to fit the controls on the front face. Speakers are decent for a monitor, but haven’t used them to a great extent.

[@TheeREA]

Thanks for the advice

[@danrc777]

Good overview.... I would like to know how is the contrast ratio please?..... Does it look lower than 1000:1 static .... Are the blacks good and better than most monitors around that price? I like good blacks. Thanks.

[@TechRoundUp]

Blacks are really nice, they of course won’t be OLED nice, but for an IPS panel they are quite good

[@MrWhoevr]

I just bought one of these for the Apple Mini M1 and I’m extremely happy and it cost me $1,000 total.

[@MrWhoevr]

@@gstudios9642 The colors are excellent as well as the viewing angle. I use the HDMI cable.

[@SSShingetsu]

Would you recommend this one for heavy 3D motion-graphics / rendering ? I'm also do a lot of color grading works.

[@TechRoundUp]

I would I’ve used it for some blender work and auto cad, and the colors are really great. There might be some more expensive options with higher brightness and HDR certification, but for the price this monitor is really nice

[@SSShingetsu]

@@TechRoundUp that's nice, people've been keep recommending me another Dell U although i haven't seen anything new about them for years. But i found this one amazing

[@Shingetsu404]

Just got this monitor today. Whites feel warmer than my dell ultrasharp and the default contrast setting is like 80 so i'm not really sure... everything feels a bit oversatured.

[@myselfwannabe6546]

@@Shingetsu404 Actually dell tends to be a bit low contrast-wise.

[@eugkra33]

I'd like to know how high this thing overclocks, if at all. Wonder if 85hz is possible.

[@studiosix4760]

Gréât vidéo, Quick question. Is it possible to connect this monitor to a MacBook Pro with USB type C

[@justgosee]

I'm thinking about buying two of these. My age old Gateway monitors are 2ms... will I notice a difference with 5ms on these? (I don't game)..... Thanks for the review.

[@TechRoundUp]

Most likely not, it’s very responsive and I’ve even games on it a bit and it’s been great

[@aalo8833]

Hello, Thank you for the great review, just wanted to ask what type of monitor arm are you using? If you could link it please. Thanks!!

[@TechRoundUp]

VIVO Dual LCD Monitor Desk Mount Stand Heavy Duty Fully Adjustable fits 2 /Two Screens up to 27" (STAND-V002) www.amazon.com/dp/B009S750LA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hEBEFbPZ5ZA6K

[@Tom-ts2bw]

Are those Raen Nolan Glasses my any chance? Oddly just watched a video review of those and they look familiar. Thanks!

[@UndeniedPunisher]

So i have been shopping for new computer gear for a friend of mine, and I finally got to the computer screens... and decided to compare the one i got for my computer years ago... ASUS VE258Q.. and Now Im looking at this. Ive played games on my computer, like dbd, the long dark, diablo, and going to venture into other ones... So based on what I am used to, this monitor seems to be a great bet, even though the response time is higher... but I bet the colors look amazing

[@gecko6212]

I got mine 4 days ago from Amazon and the first time I turned it I saw 1 white pixel. But after 3 days I found 3 pixels. 1 white, 1 red and 1 light blue. I am contacting ASUS about it. Its an amazing monitor my only issue is the Stuck pixels. Does any 1 have the same issue as mine?

[@nickfury6407]

Hi. Does the Dell run much cooler than the Asus since the Dell is LED? How hot does the Asus get? Thanks!

[@TechRoundUp]

Nope, both stay cool. They are both heavily center on top

[@xJeAnFrAnKoX]

Hello friend, I am interested in importing this monitor, but I would like to know, if you could tell me what was the weight of the box where the monitor came from and its dimensions? Great review, very detailed.

[@TechRoundUp]

The weight of the box is 21-22 lbs and it shipped from a warehouse in VA in the US

[@xJeAnFrAnKoX]

@@TechRoundUp thank you so much. I think I will order it soon. Your review cleared my doubts

[@jonahjameson272]

Hmm, is the viewing area flush with the bezel? They're some monitors that right before you get to the bezel it has a black area that the screen doesn't cover. In essence it seems like you're missing a few millimeters of screen size on sides/top. Not sure if this one suffers from that couldn't really tell but any help is appreciated!

[@evaander]

did you change any settings on this monitor after buying it?

[@jackklnet2458]

When you opened the menu, I noticed the monitor was running at 60HZ. Did you have a problem increasing it to the standard 75HZ the monitor comes with?

[@sweetyd]

I wanted to know this too. I am about to buy it.

[@TechRoundUp]

No problems with that, for whatever reason I forgot to go into nvidia control panel to change it during the video

[@RichardDower]

@@TechRoundUp it's got adaptive sync as well, its free sync and gsync compatible. 48 to 75hz...I ordered it today based on your review and others online.

[@raidpec]

@@RichardDower is it compatible with nvidia gtx cards ! or just rtx cards

[@dad135]

Does it use panel of LG or Samsung? I hope you can check it.

[@indethbed2546]

Only bad thing is that it does not have usb c charging. Would have instant bought otherwise

[@BrunoVillalobos]

Hi, I'm looking for a monitor to work on (heavy reading and design) but to game also (on a 50% proportion for each activity). I can't afford to have a double monitor setup and my computer specs are not the greatest so I don't mind the monitor not to be able to hit 144 Hz or more. Would you recommend this monitor to me or would you say it is not the ideal solution for me. Thanks a lot for your help.

[@TechRoundUp]

Yes I would definitely recommend it for that use case, I've gamed on it a little bit in COD and Valorant and the colors look great and the refresh rate doesn't really limit the game. and at 27" you should be fine for multitasking with split screen

[@findingfirephotovideo1486]

Question: is this monitor glossy or matte? I'm looking for a monitor that will rival my iMac. Thanks in advance

[@TechRoundUp]

It is matte finish!

[@EvolutionBG]

@@TechRoundUp It is a semi matte finish. Not a true matte finish like the Samsung ViewFinity S6 ls27a600uuuxen

[@waRr3nxx]

I use my monitor for both work and gaming. Could this do both, I don’t feel like having a table of monitors for each thing

[@TechRoundUp]

Yeah at 75Hz you should be pretty good to game and it will be awesome for work

[@waRr3nxx]

Tech Round Up just got it. It looks great. Standard mode looks great, but srgb is dark as heck. Is that normal? Can you post your favorite settings?

[@TechRoundUp]

Standard is my preferred, and the srgb mode will be darker as it is preset to meet the exact criteria but rec 709 more can be selected with ability to change brightness etc, while staying in that calibrated mode

[@ghyberghyber]

Just purchased same monitor. Where did you get the VESA for this screen or do I simply purchase any 100 x 100 adpater?

[@TechRoundUp]

any vesa mount will do

[@JoeJoe-pm3lx]

Is this monitor good for photo editig (basic- Photoshop/Lightroom) - for beginners? ( I know, there are many other more expensive professional monitors for photography, but I am an enthusiastic amateur). Thanks!

[@TechRoundUp]

That is the main purpose I am using it for combined with premiere pro!

[@JoeJoe-pm3lx]

@@TechRoundUp Thanks!

[@markkfitx]

Is this monitor good for programmers?

[@TechRoundUp]

Not sure exactly what you would need in Monitor, but the high contras makes for easy to read text. And if it’s app/software development the color calibration will show you the exact look of the project

[@umarali9799]

Hi, I'm thinking of getting a gtx 1650 but my monitor only supports VGA, so, will a convertor decrease performance ? Not related to this vid, but it's kinda important :)

[@InSurrealtime]

The DL-DVI-D port on the 1650 contains VGA so you can get a very cheap passive adapter with no loss.

[@umarali9799]

@@InSurrealtime thanks man !! Sry I'm late!

[@andrbobr]

This seems like an amazing gaming monitor for console gaming? Can anyone confirm this? I'm thinking about getting it for an Xbox one S... It seems too perfect am I missing anything haha

[@andrbobr]

Update: I ended up buying this monitor to double up as my console gaming monitor, and it's the best one I've ever played on specifically for an Xbox one S, it will lag behind when using the newer consoles like the series X and ps5, but if you're sticking with The S for a while, this is a super good monitor to pick up!

[@Zubterranea]

Hello, with the cables in the box, is it G-sync compatible? Or do I have to buy a display cable,? if so, can you tell me which one cable would also work at 75hz. I have a thunderbolt port in my notebook. I was watching this cable, could you tell me if it works for me: -DP VESA: Displayport Mini Displayport V1.4 1.8mt 8k 60hz 144hz Thanks!

[@dreamship563]

Cable Matters VESA Certified Braided DisplayPort 1.4 Cable Fully Support 8K HDR and DSC - 1.8m i use this cable and perfect. Vesa certified cables are great. Definitely a good buy.

[@RuggeroQuerinis]

What is the difference between this monitor (PA278QV) and pa279cv?

[@NovaTheWhite]

7 monts late but basically the cv is equiped with powered Type C so if you have a laptop (or other) that is powered via Type C (like a MacBook) you can have the screen powering your laptop and feed the display with the same cable

[@evaander]

Is this better than pd2700u?

[@dwainebanks2080]

What are the benefits if I buy the pa278cv over this one?

[@wareikasounds7003]

CV = 4K and QV = QHD QHD is better on 27" monitors

[@51249ca]

Stevens FTW!

[@MrArtBes]

in Albania it cost 500$

[@321bluff]

Its not color accurate unless you install its icc profile in windows

[@puvi007]

You are reviewing the left side monitor but showing right side monitor !

[@browsing8866]

Does the Asus one got backlight bleeds or IPS glow?

[@TechRoundUp]

no, nothing that I have run into. Very consistent darks throughout the entire display

[@victorblanco8483]

Good for text reading?

[@TechRoundUp]

Yes definitely

[@samosa9488]

Does this offer 75hz on 1440p or no?

[@TechRoundUp]

yup

[@C00ltronix]

How is the speaker volume?

[@TechRoundUp]

Honestly not bad for a monitor but I really don’t use them enough to give you a full picture of the quality

[@C00ltronix]

@@TechRoundUp I bought it, totally happy with the mon. And the speaker volume is good!

[@shikharkapoor8165]

Can I connect this monitor to vga port?

[@TechRoundUp]

There’s a dvi port but no VGA so you would need some kind of adapter either vga to HDMI, DP, or DVI

[@refugioflores2226]

how is the light ? is it led? no light bleed?

[@TechRoundUp]

It’s an IPS LED panel, and there has been little to no light bleed that I have noticed

[@refugioflores2226]

@@TechRoundUp thats good im thinking on getting it cuz i like photo editing but i wanna do some gaming too i cant find a balanced monitor ha

[@refugioflores2226]

@@TechRoundUp i order this one based on reviews idk which one has more color accuracy Pixio PX275h 27" it has 95hz cuz i want to do casual gaming idk which has better colors i could order both and keep the one that looks better . how bad is 75hz for casual gaming ? im planning to get a 2070 super . i care about color but idk how much difference the hz will make

[@TechRoundUp]

Between 95 and 75Hz there will be an extremely slight difference probably not super noticeable, but I haven’t used the Pixio so not sure on colors, etc.

[@refugioflores2226]

@@TechRoundUp yea i kinda want to order both and compare them those are the only ones i found at that price range. hows your gaming experience with the asus proart?

[@Kereschan333]

may I know is it good for text reading ?

[@TechRoundUp]

In my perspective, definitely

[@Kereschan333]

@@TechRoundUp thank you I am struggling between this and dell u2520d as the Dell one is on sale, may I have your suggestions ?

[@TechRoundUp]

I think if there close in your mind in terms of features and the dells at a better price then that would be the way to go

[@Kereschan333]

@@TechRoundUp but they are both similar price , so I can't make my decision

[@TechRoundUp]

Main selling point for me on the asus is the larger screen size at 27” and for dell it would be the HDR400 certification

[@sebastianlim3766]

man your camera quality.....

[@baldoski]

Pity that it is only 8-bit...

[@TechRoundUp]

The monitor produces 16.7 millions colors which is one way of describing a 24-bit monitor. It is capable of displaying each of the three colors used to produce all color on your monitor in 8-bits.

[@baldoski]

@@TechRoundUp Unfortunately for compositing/deep compositing it's not enough. There are some competitors in similar price range but they look worse than this one. What a shame.

[@TechRoundUp]

Yeah, once up to higher color coverage the price range increases a lot

[@TheDearRecorded]

@@baldoski what are the competitors in this price range? I really wanted to get a 10 bit monitor and was looking at the BenQ 2700 series (probably the wqhd model to match the price range) but are there any other alternatives? The BenQ wqhd version has a really fat bezel compared to the uhd but the price difference is huge. Any 10 bit monitors with thin bezels in this price range out there?

[@01822953917]

really loving this monitor .. except for one thing. the power system is inside the monitor chassis.. I would prefer a separate power adapter brick.

[@arturoehr]

You are the first person a I read prefers external power bricks

[@lemurdreamur9257]

@@arturoehr same, I hate having external power bricks.. I'd way rather sacrifice a little bulk in the monitor than to clutter my workspace more.

[@RyanDaMannn]

LETS GO DEVILS

[@XtianApi]

If it was under 300.

[@sebastianlim3766]

is like cannot see differences lol

[@Relytrovert18]

Go devils!

[@trevorvampran]

It would be really really nice.. if you really really said really less.

[@TechRoundUp]

Will really try 😉