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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGRV vs Dell 27 Plus QHD USB-C (S2725DC)

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ASUSProArt Display PA278CGRVDell27 Plus QHD USB-C (S2725DC)
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms4 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 AdaptiveSyncFreeSync, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
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 Technology1 ms MPRT; 4 ms (Extreme), 5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey
Variable refresh range–48–144 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 65 W
USB ports3 × USB-A, USB-CUSB-C, 2 × USB-A
KVM switchYes–
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesYes
HDMI detail1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz TMDS with VRR 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 (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz with AdaptiveSync
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 65 W), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz; 1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream quick-access port (15 W)
Daisy chainingDisplayPort out–
USB hub detail3 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-A rear; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (15 W)
Picture by picturePiP and PbP–
Audio outEarphone jack–
Speaker detail2 x 2 W2 x 3 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.6 kg6.48 kg
Height adjustment0–130 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 23°-5° to 21°
Swivel-30° to 30°-30° to 30°
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)611.34 x 201.83 x 390.13–500.13 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand612.2 x 362.9 x 46.9 mm (W x H x D)611.34 x 58.87 x 355.98 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.7 kg4.62 kg
Controls–Joystick
Colours–Ash White
Power and support
Power useLess than 20 W on, less than 0.5 W power saving, 0 W off (hard switch)21.4 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 175 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 with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxQuick release stand, power cord, USB-C cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, colour pre-calibration reportStand, VESA cover, power cable, USB-C to USB-C 5Gbps cable (1.8 m)

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