ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 4K IPS with USB-C
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A 27″ 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) IPS-type panel is adopted, with 60Hz refresh rate plus Adaptive-Sync and VESA MediaSync Display certification. This allows technologies such as AMD FreeSync and Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ to be used with assumed 48 – 60Hz VRR range. A matte anti-glare screen surface is included with 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) colour support specified. A flicker-free LED backlight provides a colour gamut of 99% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB with a 350 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. The monitor is TÜV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) certified as a nod towards reduced energetic blue light output from the panel, potentially enhancing viewing comfort. A Calman Verified factory calibration is included with specified DeltaE <2, with various colour space presets such as sRGB, Adobe RGB and DCI-P3.
VESA DisplayHDR 400 is supported, allowing the monitor to put its generous gamut to good use alongside a specified 400 cd/m² brightness and 10-bit colour output. This is a limited brightness by HDR standards, whilst this is a very basic HDR level that doesn’t require local dimming to enhance contrast. A 5ms grey to grey response time is specified, a figure which as usual you shouldn’t pay too much attention to. The stand offers full adjustability including 130mm (5.12 inches) height adjustment and pivot into portrait, with an oval-shaped cable tidy towards the bottom of the neck. It can be removed via a quick-release mechanism to reveal 100 x 100mm VESA holes for alternative mounting. The ports face downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter with ‘zero watt’ switch), 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, DP 1.4 output (for MST daisy chaining), USB-C (96W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data) a 3.5mm headphone jack and 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. A third USB 3.2 Gen 1 port plus USB-C downstream port is located at the bottom of the monitor for easy access, towards the left side as viewed from the front. 2 x 2W speakers are included for basic sound output and 2-system PiP/PbP is supported..
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$470 USD.
