ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV review

ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV is the pick here for color work. ASUS lists 99% DCI-P3, 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB coverage on a 27-inch 4K IPS panel, and says each unit is Calman Verified and factory pre-calibrated, which matters if you print photos or hand off design files. Presets cover sRGB, Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, Rec.2020, Rec.709 and DICOM. The USB-C port carries DisplayPort Alt Mode and 96W of power, and two DisplayPort 1.4 ports support daisy chaining, plus two HDMI 2.0 ports and a USB hub. The stand adjusts 130mm in height and pivots 90 degrees each way. ASUS also lists two 2W speakers, HDR10 and VESA DisplayHDR 400. The trade-offs: refresh rate is 60Hz and typical contrast is 1,000:1. We could not load a US price from the ASUS store, so check the current price before comparing it with the Dell and LG picks. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

photographers and designers who need accurate color on a budget

Price

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Key features

• 27-inch 4K IPS panel with 99% DCI-P3, 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB
• Calman Verified and factory pre-calibrated
• USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 96W power delivery
• Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports with daisy chain, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a USB hub
• Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and 0 to 130mm height adjustment

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Widest color coverage claim on this list with 99% Adobe RGB
• Strength: 96W USB-C charging, more than the 65W on the Dell S2725QC, BenQ PD2705U and HP E27k G5
• Strength: ASUS lists a 3 year LCD zero bright dot warranty
• Weakness: Refresh rate is 60Hz
• Weakness: Typical contrast is 1,000:1, a third of the U2725QE's 3,000:1 native contrast
• Weakness: We could not confirm a US price from the ASUS store page

Key facts

• Price checked: USD check pending
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz
• Color: 99% DCI-P3, 99% Adobe RGB
• Laptop charging: 96W over USB-C
• Height adjustment: 0 to 130mm

Where it ranks

ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV is No. 4 in our Best Computer Monitors verdict.