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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high resolution for tasks like digital photo editing or productivity, the Asus PA279CV's 4K resolution could be better suited for you, and it offers great text clarity. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming, with a preference for fast response times and high refresh rates, the Asus XB273U F's superior refresh rate and lower response time provide a smoother experience. The XB273U F also has a wider variable refresh rate range and supports strobing to reduce motion blur, making it excellent for gaming. On the other hand, for casual gaming and media consumption, consider if the higher price of the XB273U F aligns with your needs, as the PA279CV still performs decently in these areas at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$399
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.6
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 488 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 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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