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Asus Asus PA278CFRV – Specs & Features Monitor
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8/10

27″ Asus PA278CFRV – Specs & Features

At its core, the ASUS PA278CFRV uses an IPS panel offering 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p and a 48 Hz - 100 Hz refresh range.

27″ · 1.778:1 · MODEL YEAR 2024
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Display
27 in, IPS, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 100 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 48 Hz 100 Hz refresh range covers everyday computing and video smoothly
  • 100 % sRGB coverage solid coverage for everyday colour accuracy
  • Built-in USB hub adds convenient peripheral connectivity
  • Stand offers 150 mm (5.91 in) height adjustment, swivel, pivot
  • Backed by 3 years
Cons
  • No listed built-in speakers
  • No KVM switch for controlling two PCs from one keyboard/mouse
  • IPS panels typically show lower native contrast than VA or OLED alternatives
  • No adaptive-sync (FreeSync/G-Sync/AdaptiveSync) support is listed
  • No factory or hardware colour calibration is listed

Score & Ratings

8/10 Great
Design
8
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
6
Connectivity
9
Model Information 13
Specification Value
Brand ASUS
Series ProArt
Model PA278CFRV
Model Alias ProArt PA278CFRV
Full Product Name ASUS ProArt PA278CFRV
Model Year 2024
Monitor Type Professional / Creator Monitor
Market Position Professional / Creator
Primary Use Content Creation, Design & Color-Critical Work
Launch Status 2024
Available Colors Silver
Warranty 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 9
Specification Value
Screen Size 27 in
Exact Diagonal 684.667 mm (26.96 in)
Aspect Ratio 1.778:1
Active Display Width 596.736 mm (23.49 in)
Active Display Height 335.664 mm (13.22 in)
Display Area 90.16 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / AGLR panel

27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9

68.6cm 27" 59.7 cm / 23.5" 61.2 cm / 24.1" (overall unit) 33.6 cm 13.2" 36.3 cm 14.3" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Pixel Density 109 ppi / 42 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

2560×1440 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 3.7 MP — 1.8× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 12
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Peak Brightness 400 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support Display / HDR 400
sRGB Coverage 100%
DCI-P3 Coverage 95%
Gamma Adjustment Yes
Color Adjustment Yes
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 3
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 100 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 100 Hz
Adaptive-Sync Yes
Ports & Connectivity 11
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
2
HDMI Version 2.0
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 1.4
USB-C Video Input Yes
DisplayPort Alt Mode Yes
HDCP Support Yes
USB-C Power Delivery 96 W
USB-A Ports
4
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2USB-A4USB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 16
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 x 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment 150 mm
Height Adjustment Range 150 mm (5.91 in)
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 35 °
Swivel Adjustment Yes
Left Swivel 45 °
Right Swivel 45 °
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Portrait Mode Yes
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 3
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 612 mm x 408 mm x 215 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 612 mm x 363 mm x 44 mm (W x H x D)
Stand Depth 215 mm (8.46 in)
Power & Operating Conditions 9
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Average Power Consumption 15 W
Sleep Consumption 0.5 W
Off Consumption 0.3 W
Operating Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F
Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 7
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Desktop Control Software Yes
Monitor Management Software Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features Ambient Light Sensor; Asus ProArt Preset; Asus ProArt Palette; CalMAN Verified; Color Temperature Selection (4 modes); Green Sustainability; QuickFit Plus; Trace Free Technology; VESA MediaSync
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 6
Specification Value
Energy Star Yes
EPEAT Yes
TCO Certified Yes
TÜV Flicker-Free Yes
TÜV Low Blue Light Yes
VESA DisplayHDR Display / HDR 400
Included Accessories 3
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable (optional)
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable (optional)
USB-C Cable USB Type-C cable (optional)
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Uses about 51% less power than the average we track in this category.

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