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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGRV vs Dell Pro 27 Plus QHD USB-C Hub (P2725DE)

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ASUSProArt Display PA278CGRVDellPro 27 Plus QHD USB-C Hub (P2725DE)
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025March 2025
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz100 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms5 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
HDR peak brightness400 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400–
HDR formatsHDR10–
Contrast ratio1,500:11,500:1
Colour range97% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB99% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage97%–
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync, VESA AdaptiveSync–
Colour depth10-bit (1.07 billion colours)16.7 million colours
sRGB coverage100%99% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyΔE < 2, factory calibrated, Calman Verified; colour pre-calibration report included–
Colour modessRGB, BT.709, Adobe RGB, P3, BT.2020, DICOM, HDR PQ, Native, two user modes; colour temperatures 9300K, 6500K, 5500K, 5000K, DCI-P3, M Model–
HDR detailHDR10; 400 cd/m² peak–
Response time detailTrace Free Technology5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal)
Variable refresh range–48–100 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° / 178° (CR ≥ 10)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.233 mm0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm
Eye careFlicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light, Light Sync (ambient light sensor adjusts brightness and colour temperature)ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 2); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-free
CalibrationProArt Palette, ProArt Chroma Tune, RGB gain and offset, gamma 1.8–2.6–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-CHDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 96 WUp to 90 W
USB ports3 × USB-A, USB-CUSB-C, 3 × USB-A
KVM switchYes–
EthernetNoYes
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 100 Hz TMDS as specified in HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (DSC), 1 x DisplayPort out for daisy chaining1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 100 Hz; 1 x DisplayPort out with MST
USB-C detail1 x USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 96 W Power Delivery; 1 x USB-C upstream (USB 3.2) for the KVM switchUSB-C 5Gbps upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, Power Delivery up to 90 W); 1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream quick-access port
Daisy chainingDisplayPort outDisplayPort out (MST)
USB hub detail3 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB 5Gbps; 2 x USB-A rear; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C
Picture by picturePiP and PbP–
Audio outEarphone jack–
Speaker detail2 x 2 W–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.6 kg6.59 kg
Height adjustment0–130 mm150 mm
Tilt-5° to 23°-5° to 21°
Swivel-30° to 30°-45° to 45°
Pivot-90° to 90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand612.2 x 536.1 x 190.4 mm (W x H x D)612.50 x 192.16 x 385.70–535.70 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand612.2 x 362.9 x 46.9 mm (W x H x D)612.50 x 49.99 x 356.55 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.7 kg4.60 kg
Power and support
Power useLess than 20 W on, less than 0.5 W power saving, 0 W off (hard switch)19.6 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 200 W maximum
Energy class–E
Power supply100–240 V, 50/60 Hz100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 A (typical)
SoftwareDisplayWidget Center (auto rotation), ASUS Power SyncDell Display and Peripheral Manager
CertificationsVESA DisplayHDR 400, Calman Verified, Mac Compliance, AMD FreeSync, TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV Flicker-free, TCO Certified, EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)
Warranty3 years, zero bright dot3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)
In the boxQuick release stand, power cord, USB-C cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, colour pre-calibration reportStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), USB-C to USB-C 10Gbps 100 W cable (1 m), USB-C to USB-A 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), cable tie

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