27″ Asus PA278CGRV – Specs & Features
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At a glance
The Asus PA278CGRV is a 27-inch WQHD Monitor designed for gaming and multimedia. It features a IPS panel for accurate colours and wide viewing angles. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and creative work and includes 24 Hz - 144 Hz refresh rate and DisplayPort/USB-C connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to OLED or VA. It scores Great — 8.0/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- IPS panel delivers consistent colour accuracy across a 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle.
Model Year
2025
Size Class
27"
Panel Type
IPS
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from Asus's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
80
/100
Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
60
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
40
/100
Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
97
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Typical Brightness
Typical brightness — indoor SDR use
35
/100
Peak Brightness (HDR)
Peak brightness — HDR highlights
80
/100
The Asus PA278CGRV achieves an overall display score of 8.0/10. With a 144Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Colour coverage reaches 97% DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional colour work. Typical brightness of 350 nits is adequate for indoor use.
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Who Should Buy the Asus PA278CGRV
Perfect For
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PC Gamers 144Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 100% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Casual Viewers Wanting HDR HDR400
Entry-level HDR — better than SDR, not premium
Not Ideal For
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Premium HDR Viewers HDR400
Entry-level HDR400 cannot deliver the cinematic HDR experience. Seek HDR600+ or OLED for real impact.
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Dark-Room Cinema Fans IPS Panel
IPS produces a subtle grey glow in completely dark rooms. VA or OLED produces genuinely black dark scenes.
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
144Hz QHD gaming and daily use.
At 144Hz, QHD and pixel density, this is a strong all-rounder. If your workflow is purely creative rather than gaming, a 60Hz wide-gamut panel offers better colour at lower cost.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Motion stays sharp through fast camera pans
144Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred. FreeSync Premium maintains smooth output when frame rate fluctuates.
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What you grade is what the client receives
100% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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Colour accurate at every angle, all day
IPS stays consistent at 178° — shared-screen reviews and standing desks included.
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Brightness range SDR cannot show
HDR content on Netflix and Game Pass gets expanded highlights and shadow depth. Note: HDR400 is entry-level — highlights improve over SDR but fall short of the full cinematic HDR experience.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Asus PA278CGRV specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- IPS panel consistent 178°/178° viewing angles with accurate, uniform color reproduction
- HDR support (DisplayHDR 400) at 400 cd/m² expanded dynamic range for realistic imagery
- QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) 78% more pixels than FHD for noticeably sharper visuals
- 144Hz refresh rate noticeably smoother motion than standard 60/75Hz monitors
- 97% DCI-P3 near-complete cinema-grade coverage for professional design and photography
Cons
- IPS contrast (1000 : 1) blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to OLED or VA
- No Thunderbolt 4 USB-C available but lacks 40 Gbps bandwidth and high-wattage charging
- Entry-tier DisplayHDR 400 modest HDR improvement without meaningful local dimming
- No Ethernet or Wi-Fi relies entirely on wired display connection with no network features
- IPS glow at screen corners visible light bleed during dark scenes; common IPS trait
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the Asus PA278CGRV. The strengths meaningfully outweigh the trade-offs for the target use case. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
8.0/10
Great
The Asus PA278CGRV earns a strong overall score of 8.0/10. Our editors evaluate each Monitor across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | Asus | |
| Model | PA278CGRV | |
| Series | ProArt | |
| Model Alias | ProArt PA278CGRV | |
| Model Year | 2025 |
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display
8
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 27-inch |
✓ Good 27" — popular desktop size. Enough space for multitasking without head movement.
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| Panel Type | IPS |
✓ Good IPS — consistent colour accuracy across 178° viewing angle. No colour shift when viewed from the side.
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| Curvature | -- | |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
✓ Good QHD (2560×1440) — noticeably sharper than 1080p on 27"+ screens. Sweet spot for productivity and gaming.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Pixel Density | 109 PPI |
△ Average 109 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
✓ Good 0.233 mm (millimeters) pitch — fine. Comfortable sharpness at desk viewing distances.
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| Display Area | 90.16 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1073741824 colors |
✓ Good 1.07 billion colours (10-bit) — smooth HDR gradients; no visible banding in any content.
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| sRGB | 100% |
✓ Good 100% sRGB — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | 97% |
✓ Good 97% DCI-P3 — excellent for professional work. Reliable for photo editing and video colour grading.
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| HDR Support | DisplayHDR 400 |
△ Average HDR400 — entry-level HDR. Unlocks the HDR signal but peak brightness limits the cinematic effect. Step up from SDR; not a premium HDR experience.
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | 350 cd/m² |
△ Average 350 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
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| Peak Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
△ Average 400 cd/m² — adequate for bright rooms and entry HDR. Standard office use is comfortable.
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| Contrast | 1000 : 1 |
△ Average 1000 : 1 — standard IPS-level. Blacks appear slightly grey in very dark rooms.
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Performance
3
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 24 Hz - 144 Hz |
✓ Good 144Hz — clear upgrade over 60Hz. Games feel noticeably more fluid in every genre.
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| Response Time | 5 ms (GtG) |
△ Average 5 ms (GtG) GtG — acceptable for office and casual gaming. Some blur visible in very fast scenes.
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| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
✓ Good FreeSync Premium — tear-free gaming with LFC (prevents judder below minimum Hz). Works on AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: - Backlight: W-LED Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V) MPRT Response: - Dynamic Contrast: 100000000 : 1 Input Lag: - Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte |
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
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Camera
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Camera | No |
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
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Audio
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Audio | 2 x 2 W (watts) | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
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Connectivity & Ports
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream; 96W; DP Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (out; MST) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (in) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.4 Daisy Chain |
✓ Good USB-C (single-cable display + data, charging if PD supported). HDMI 2.1 — supports 4K@144Hz or 8K@60Hz bandwidth. DisplayPort 1.4 — full bandwidth for high-refresh PC gaming.
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| Wireless | - |
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Ergonomics
6
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Height Adjustment | 130 mm |
✓ Good 130 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
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| Pivot | ±90° |
✓ Good Pivot — screen rotates 90° to portrait. Ideal for code, reading documents, or social feeds.
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| Swivel | ±30° |
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
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| Tilt | -5° to +23° |
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
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| Removable Stand | Yes |
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
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Gaming Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming Features | Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync Premium Trace Free Technology |
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
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Smart & Software Features
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | - |
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
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| Smart Features | 6-axis color adjustment Ambient Light Sensor Asus DisplayWidget Center Asus Light Sync Asus Power Sync Asus ProArt Preset (10 modes) Asus ProArt Palette Auto KVM CalMAN Verified Color Accuracy - △E<2 Color Adjustment - RGB Tuning (Gain / Offset) Color Temperature Selection (5 modes with M Model P3 Color Mode for MacBooks) Flicker-free technology Gamma adjustment Generative AI features Low Blue Light QuickFit Plus Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture |
✓ Good 6-axis color adjustment
Ambient Light Sensor
Asus DisplayWidget Center
Asus Light Sync
Asus Power Sync
Asus ProArt Preset (10 modes)
Asus ProArt Palette
Auto KVM
CalMAN Verified
Color Accuracy - △E<2
Color Adjustment - RGB Tuning (Gain / Offset)
Color Temperature Selection (5 modes with M Model P3 Color Mode for MacBooks)
Flicker-free technology
Gamma adjustment
Generative AI features
Low Blue Light
QuickFit Plus
Picture-by-Picture
Picture-in-Picture — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100–240V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 20W |
✓ Good 20W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
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| Maximum Consumption | - |
Peak power draw not published. Typically 2–3× the average consumption figure.
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| Standby | - |
Standby power not listed. Modern displays typically draw under 0.5W in standby.
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Certificates
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Certificates | Energy Star EPEAT Gold TCO Certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
✓ Good ENERGY STAR — US energy efficiency standard. EPEAT — sustainable electronics certification. CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. TCO Certified — sustainable IT product standard.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 612.2 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 362.9 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 46.9 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 4.7 kg |
✓ Good 4.7 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| With Stand Width | 612.2 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 406.1 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 190.4 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 6.6 kg |
△ Average 6.6 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | Black and Silver |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Operating Conditions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Temperature | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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| Humidity | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Asus PA278CGRV use? ›
It features an IPS panel, which delivers wide 178° viewing angles and consistent colour accuracy. Colours stay accurate whether you're sitting centred or off to the side.
02 Can the Asus PA278CGRV handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 144Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp. 5ms response time minimises ghosting. FreeSync Premium support prevents tearing without V-Sync input lag.
03 Is the HDR on the Asus PA278CGRV any good? ›
The HDR400 certification is entry-level HDR ⚠ Not premium HDR. It unlocks HDR signals from Netflix and other platforms, providing a step up from SDR. However, peak brightness is not high enough for the full cinematic HDR effect — panels rated HDR600 or above deliver that. For casual HDR viewing it is fine; for dedicated HDR enthusiasts it is not.
04 Is the Asus PA278CGRV suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 100% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
05 Who is the Asus PA278CGRV best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators. It is less ideal for premium HDR experiences — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
06 Does the IPS panel cause issues in dark rooms? ›
IPS panels produce a slight glow in very dark rooms when displaying black content — this is normal for the technology. It is most noticeable in pitch-black rooms. For dark-room cinematic use, a VA or OLED panel would produce deeper blacks. For everyday and office use it is not an issue.
07 Is the Asus PA278CGRV worth buying in 2026? ›
Asus PA278CGRV remains a strong option in 2026. 144Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. Wide colour gamut coverage remains relevant for photo, video, and content creation workflows. Our benchmark score of 8.0/10 puts it in the top tier of its category. Before purchasing, compare the current street price against newer models at the same price point to confirm it offers the best value for your use case.
Questions are generated from Asus PA278CGRV specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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