ASUS ProArt Display PA278QGV 120Hz QHD IPS
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A 27″ 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p) IPS panel is used, with 120Hz refresh rate plus Adaptive-Sync support. This allows VRR technologies such as AMD FreeSync and Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ to be used, with 48 – 120Hz VRR range plus LFC. VESA MediaSync certification is also included. A matte anti-glare screen surface is adopted, with a 1500:1 typical static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 8-bit colour specified. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 95% DCI-P3 colour gamut and 350 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. A Calman Verified factory calibration is included with specified DeltaE <2. A 5ms grey to grey response time is specified and basic HDR10 support is offered. The monitor can put its fairly generous DCI-P3 coverage to work there, alongside 10-bit colour. But no local dimming is specified and brightness is limited for an HDR display. The stand is fully adjustable, including 130mm (5.12 inches) height adjustment and pivot into portrait. 100 x 100mm VESA support is also included. The ports face downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter with 'zero watt' switch), HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-B upstream and 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 at bottom of monitor for easy access). 2 x 2W speakers are included for basic sound output.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. Information on price and availability still to come.
