A reliable one-cable monitor for sRGB creative work and office days.
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| Screen size | 27" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 75 Hz |
| Panel | IPS |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms |
| Curved | No |
| Adaptive sync | Yes |
| Ports | USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65 W), DisplayPort 1.2 x2 (daisy chain), HDMI 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x4, Headphone jack |
| USB-C with power | Yes |
| Model number | PA278CV |
The ProArt PA278CV is the creator monitor we suggest for a laptop-based desk. One USB-C cable carries video and up to 65 W of power to the laptop, and a four-port USB-A hub keeps the mouse, keyboard and card reader on the monitor side.
ASUS calibrates each unit at the factory (Calman Verified, with a report in the box) and covers 100% sRGB, which suits web, photo and YouTube work. The stand adjusts in height (150 mm), tilt, swivel and pivot. The trade-offs: a 75 Hz refresh rate and no wide-gamut coverage for print or HDR grading.
Where it sits in real desks, and why it earned its place there.
Why it is here
Two of them side by side: the game or the edit on one, OBS and chat on the other. They are factory calibrated with 100% sRGB, so overlays and thumbnails come out with accurate colour, but they stop at 75 Hz, which is fine for streaming and slow for competitive shooters.
Why it is here
Factory calibrated and Calman Verified with 100% sRGB, the right target for video delivered to the web, and its USB-C input keeps the cabling to the Mac mini simple. It does not cover DCI-P3 or HDR, so it is a web delivery screen, not a cinema grading one.
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