Asus PA279CV (IPS)
Asus PA279CV (IPS)
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CASUAL GAMING: Poor—5.8/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—4.9/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Good—7.9/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair—6.6/10
RESOLUTION: Very Good—8.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.9/10
CONTRAST: Poor—5.9/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Poor—4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME: Poor—5.9/10
TEXT QUALITY: Very Good—8.0/10
The Asus PA279CV with its 4K resolution and 27-inch screen size is well-suited for digital photo editing, print photo editing, and general productivity tasks, thanks to its high-quality text and image clarity. Its IPS panel offers good color accuracy, important for tasks that require color precision. However, for gaming, this monitor falls short due to its lower refresh rate and total response time, making it less ideal for fast-paced competitive games though casual gaming is still viable. Its HDR performance is not strong, so it's not the best choice for HDR gaming and media consumption. It comes at a midrange price, offering a balance between cost and performance for users with a focus on work-related tasks over high-end gaming or HDR content. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High resolution for sharp images
- Adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort
- Good color coverage for photo editing
Cons
- Not suitable for HDR gaming
- Low contrast may affect image depth
- Limited refresh rate for gaming
Ratings by Category
Productivity:4.4
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:3.7
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Casual Gaming:3.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $399 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 920:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 17 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 5/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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