ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGRV vs MSI PRO MP273QW E14

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ProArt Display PA278CGRV compared with PRO MP273QW E14
ASUSProArt Display PA278CGRVMSIPRO MP273QW E14
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025November 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 (better)
Brightness (typical)350 nits (better)300 nits
HDR peak brightness400 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400–
HDR formatsHDR10–
Contrast ratio1,500:11,500:1
Colour range97% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB91% DCI-P3, 97% sRGB (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage97% (better)91%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync, VESA AdaptiveSyncFreeSync
Colour depth10-bit (1.07 billion colours)8-bit (6-bit + FRC), 16.7 million colours
sRGB coverage100%97% (CIE 1976)
Adobe RGB coverage–85% (CIE 1976)
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 peakHDR Ready (MSI)
Response time detailTrace Free Technology4 ms grey-to-grey, 1 ms MPRT
Variable refresh range–48–144 Hz (AMD FreeSync)
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 1.2a
USB-C chargingUp to 96 W (better)None
USB ports3 × USB-A, USB-C–
KVM switchYes–
EthernetNo–
SpeakersYesYes
HDMI detail1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)2 × HDMI 2.0b, 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz; HDMI CEC (MSI Power Link)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (DSC), 1 x DisplayPort out for daisy chainingDisplayPort 1.2a, 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz
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 W2 × 2 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.6 kg4.5 kg
Height adjustment0–130 mm–
Tilt-5° to 23°−5° to 20°
Swivel-30° to 30°–
Pivot-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)613.49 × 201.01 × 470.61 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand612.2 x 362.9 x 46.9 mm (W x H x D)613.49 × 59.56 × 364.46 mm (W × D × H)
Colours–White
Weight without stand4.7 kg–
Power and support
Power useLess than 20 W on, less than 0.5 W power saving, 0 W off (hard switch)–
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 STARCB/CE; Energy Star
Warranty3 years, zero bright dot–
In the boxQuick release stand, power cord, USB-C cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, colour pre-calibration reportHDMI cable, power cord, quick guide

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