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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGRV vs MSI MAG 274QRFW E20

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ASUSProArt Display PA278CGRVMSIMAG 274QRFW E20
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025July 2025
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz200 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms0.5 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits300 nits
HDR peak brightness400 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 400
HDR formatsHDR10–
Contrast ratio1,500:11,000:1
Colour range97% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB (CIE 1976 coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage97%95%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync, VESA AdaptiveSyncVESA AdaptiveSync
Colour depth10-bit (1.07 billion colours)10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage100%100% (CIE 1976 coverage)
Adobe RGB coverage–92% (CIE 1976 coverage)
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 peakVESA DisplayHDR 400
Response time detailTrace Free Technology0.5 ms grey-to-grey (minimum)
Variable refresh range–48–200 Hz (Adaptive-Sync)
Viewing angles178° / 178° (CR ≥ 10)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.233 mm0.2331 × 0.2331 mm
Eye careFlicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light, Light Sync (ambient light sensor adjusts brightness and colour temperature)–
CalibrationProArt Palette, ProArt Chroma Tune, RGB gain and offset, gamma 1.8–2.6–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C chargingUp to 96 WNone
USB ports3 × USB-A, USB-C–
KVM switchYes–
EthernetNo–
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)2 × HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (DSC), 1 x DisplayPort out for daisy chainingDisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), HDCP 2.3
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 switch–
Daisy chainingDisplayPort out–
USB hub detail3 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1–
Picture by picturePiP and PbP–
Audio outEarphone jackHeadphone out
Speaker detail2 x 2 W–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.6 kg6.9 kg
Height adjustment0–130 mm130 mm
Tilt-5° to 23°−5° to 20°
Swivel-30° to 30°−30° to 30°
Pivot-90° to 90°−90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand612.2 x 536.1 x 190.4 mm (W x H x D)613.3 × 227.9 × 406.3 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand612.2 x 362.9 x 46.9 mm (W x H x D)–
Weight without stand4.7 kg4.4 kg
Power and support
Power useLess than 20 W on, less than 0.5 W power saving, 0 W off (hard switch)21 (SDR), 40 (HDR) W on mode; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy class–E (SDR) G (HDR)
Power supply100–240 V, 50/60 HzInternal, 100–240 V
SoftwareDisplayWidget Center (auto rotation), ASUS Power Sync–
CertificationsVESA DisplayHDR 400, Calman Verified, Mac Compliance, AMD FreeSync, TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV Flicker-free, TCO Certified, EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR–
Warranty3 years, zero bright dot3 years
In the boxQuick release stand, power cord, USB-C cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, colour pre-calibration reportDisplayPort cable, power cord, quick guide

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