Buying Guide
The Best ASUS ProArt Monitors
Five ASUS ProArt displays for photo, video and design work, from a 24-inch 16:10 screen to a 4K QD-OLED, compared on size, gamut and USB-C.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
ASUS ProArt monitors are factory calibrated and Calman Verified, so the choice comes down to size, colour gamut and ports. sRGB models suit web and print; DCI-P3 models suit video.
We compared ASUS's specifications; we did not measure colour accuracy.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best for Laptop Users
ASUS ProArt PA278CV65W USB-C and a stand that pivots to portrait.
Best for: One-cable laptop desks.
Check price for ASUS ProArt PA278CV on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best OLED ProArt
ASUS ProArt PA279CDVA 4K QD-OLED calibrated to Delta E below 1.5.
Best for: HDR and colour-critical editing.
Check price for ASUS ProArt PA279CDV on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Wide-Gamut 4K
ASUS ProArt PA329CRV98% DCI-P3 on a 31.5-inch 4K IPS screen.
Best for: Video work in DCI-P3.
Check price for ASUS ProArt PA329CRV on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Value 27-Inch
ASUS ProArt PA278QVA calibrated 1440p IPS screen with DVI-D and Mini DP inputs.
Best for: sRGB work on older machines.
Check price for ASUS ProArt PA278QV on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Compact ProArt
ASUS ProArt PA248QVA 24-inch 16:10 screen at 1920 x 1200.
Best for: Small desks and second screens.
Check price for ASUS ProArt PA248QV on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65W USB-C and a stand that pivots to portrait. | One-cable laptop desks. | Check price for ASUS ProArt PA278CV on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A 4K QD-OLED calibrated to Delta E below 1.5. | HDR and colour-critical editing. | Check price for ASUS ProArt PA279CDV on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 98% DCI-P3 on a 31.5-inch 4K IPS screen. | Video work in DCI-P3. | Check price for ASUS ProArt PA329CRV on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A calibrated 1440p IPS screen with DVI-D and Mini DP inputs. | sRGB work on older machines. | Check price for ASUS ProArt PA278QV on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A 24-inch 16:10 screen at 1920 x 1200. | Small desks and second screens. | Check price for ASUS ProArt PA248QV on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best for Laptop Users1 of 5
ASUS ProArt PA278CV
The ProArt PA278CV adds 65W USB-C power delivery and daisy-chaining to the 27-inch 1440p ProArt formula.
Best for
- One-cable laptop desks.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the PA248QV was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its stand pivots to portrait for coding or page layout. On screen size it ties with the PA278QV at 27 inches. Like the PA278QV, it has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution, while the PA248QV uses a 1920x1200 resolution.
Like the PA278QV and PA248QV, it has a 100% sRGB / Rec. 709 color gamut, while the PA279CDV uses a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. It also comes with Calman Verified with Delta E below 2. Another plus: an IPS panel with wide viewing angles.
You also get this: a stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment. Its price falls between the PA278QV and the PA329CRV, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- IPS
- Color gamut
- 100% sRGB / Rec. 709
- Stand
- tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment
- USB-C
- Yes
- Warranty
- 3-year
Pros
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 100% sRGB / Rec. 709 colour coverage
- a stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment
Cons
- Costs more than the PA248QV at the time of writing
Best OLED ProArt2 of 5
ASUS ProArt PA279CDV
The ProArt PA279CDV moves the ProArt line to a 26.5-inch 4K QD-OLED panel at 120Hz, calibrated to Delta E below 1.5.
Best for
- HDR and colour-critical editing.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It adds 96W USB-C and a KVM for two computers. On screen size it sits mid-pack at 26.5 inches: the PA329CRV comes in at 31.5 inches, and the PA248QV comes in at 24 inches. Like the PA329CRV, it has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, while the PA278CV uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
It is the only pick here with a QD-OLED panel; the PA278CV has an IPS panel instead. It is the only pick here with a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut; the PA278CV has a 100% sRGB / Rec. 709 color gamut instead. It also comes with Calman Verified with Delta E below 1.5 and 96W USB-C power delivery.
At 4K, check that your graphics card and cable support 4K at the refresh rate you want before you buy. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the PA329CRV.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size
- 26.5 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.1ms
- HDR
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut
- 99% DCI-P3
- Stand
- tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment
- USB-C
- Yes
- Warranty
- 3-year
Pros
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
- 99% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the PA248QV at the time of writing
Best Wide-Gamut 4K3 of 5
ASUS ProArt PA329CRV
ASUS's ProArt PA329CRV is a 31.5-inch 4K IPS screen listing 98% DCI-P3 and DisplayHDR 400.
Best for
- Video work in DCI-P3.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the PA248QV was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its 96W USB-C port can power a larger laptop over one cable. On screen size it leads this guide at 31.5 inches, ahead of the PA278CV (27 inches). Like the PA279CDV, it has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, while the PA278QV uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
It is the only pick here with a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut; the PA278CV has a 100% sRGB / Rec. 709 color gamut instead. You also get Calman Verified with Delta E below 2 and DisplayPort MST output for a second screen. At 4K, check that your graphics card and cable support 4K at the refresh rate you want before you buy. Its price falls between the PA278CV and the PA279CDV, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size
- 31.5 inches
- Panel
- IPS
- HDR
- DisplayHDR 400
- Color gamut
- 98% DCI-P3
- USB-C
- Yes
- Warranty
- 3-year
Pros
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 98% DCI-P3 colour coverage
- a USB-C input for laptops
Cons
- Costs more than the PA248QV at the time of writing
Best Value 27-Inch4 of 5
ASUS ProArt PA278QV
ASUS's ProArt PA278QV is a factory-calibrated 27-inch 1440p IPS screen covering 100% of sRGB and Rec.
Best for
- sRGB work on older machines.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the PA248QV was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
709. It has DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and Mini DP inputs for older machines. Its stand tilts, swivels, pivots and adjusts in height, and flicker-free backlighting with a blue light filter eases long sessions. It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the PA278CV; the PA279CDV goes with a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
It shares a 100% sRGB / Rec. 709 color gamut with the PA278CV and PA248QV; the PA329CRV goes with a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut. You also get Calman Verified with Delta E below 2 and two more warranty years with online registration. When we checked, only the PA248QV cost less, and the PA278CV cost more.
Key specs
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- IPS
- Color gamut
- 100% sRGB / Rec. 709
- Warranty
- 3-year
Pros
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 100% sRGB / Rec. 709 colour coverage
- a 3-year warranty
Cons
- Costs more than the PA248QV at the time of writing
Best Compact ProArt5 of 5
ASUS ProArt PA248QV
The ASUS ProArt PA248QV is a 24-inch 16:10 IPS screen at 1920 x 1200, Calman Verified with Delta E below 2.
Best for
- Small desks and second screens.
Skip if
- Skip it if screen size matters most to you; the PA329CRV offers 31.5 inches.
Why we like it
The extra vertical space suits timelines and documents. On screen size it trails the group at 24 inches, while the PA329CRV comes in at 31.5 inches. It is the only pick here with a 1920x1200 resolution; the PA278CV has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution instead.
Like the PA278CV and PA278QV, it has a 100% sRGB / Rec. 709 color gamut, while the PA279CDV uses a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. It also comes with two more warranty years with online registration. Another plus: an IPS panel with wide viewing angles. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the PA278QV was the next step up.
Key specs
- Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Size
- 24 inches
- Panel
- IPS
- Color gamut
- 100% sRGB / Rec. 709
- Warranty
- 3-year
Pros
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 100% sRGB / Rec. 709 colour coverage
- a 3-year warranty
- Calman Verified with Delta E below 2
Cons
- Screen size trails the PA329CRV (31.5 inches)
How We Chose These ASUS ProArt Monitors
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- How these picks were ranked
- We lined up five monitors on resolution, screen size, panel and HDR, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and HDR and stand are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PA278CV to the PA248QV, state resolution, screen size and panel and share 3-year warranty.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PA278CV, the PA278QV and the PA248QV give no HDR; the PA329CRV, the PA278QV and the PA248QV give no stand.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the PA248QV ($150 to $250) to the PA279CDV ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in an ASUS ProArt Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Screen size across these picks
Across these 5 picks screen size spans 24 inches (the PA248QV) to 31.5 inches (the PA329CRV). The PA278CV comes second at 27 inches, in the $250 to $500 tier against $500 to $1000 for the PA329CRV.
Panel
The PA278CV, the PA329CRV, the PA278QV and the PA248QV list IPS; the PA279CDV lists QD-OLED. Settling panel first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 1.
A desk with a monitor showing code next to a laptop HDR
The PA279CDV lists DisplayHDR True Black 400; the PA329CRV lists DisplayHDR 400.
Extras that separate them
The PA329CRV: Calman Verified with Delta E below 2. The PA278QV: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and Mini DP inputs plus a USB hub. The PA248QV: a 16:10 aspect ratio with extra vertical space.
A white desk with two monitors and a laptop Where your budget lands
$150 to $250 buys the PA248QV and the PA278QV; $250 to $500 buys the PA278CV; $500 to $1000 buys the PA329CRV and the PA279CDV at our last check.
How to Choose an ASUS ProArt Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One-cable laptop desks | PA278CV | 65W USB-C and a stand that pivots to portrait |
| HDR and colour-critical editing | PA279CDV | A 4K QD-OLED calibrated to Delta E below 1.5 |
| Video work in DCI-P3 | PA329CRV | 98% DCI-P3 on a 31.5-inch 4K IPS screen |
| sRGB work on older machines | PA278QV | A calibrated 1440p IPS screen with DVI-D and Mini DP inputs |
| Small desks and second screens | PA248QV | A 24-inch 16:10 screen at 1920 x 1200 |
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Key specs side by side
The PA329CRV leads on screen size at 31.5 inches, ahead of the PA278CV at 27 inches. "Not listed" marks HDR where the PA278CV, the PA278QV and the PA248QV leave the figure out.
| Monitor | Resolution | Size | Panel | HDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA278CV | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS | Not listed |
| PA279CDV | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| PA329CRV | 3840x2160 (4K) | 31.5 inches | IPS | DisplayHDR 400 |
| PA278QV | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS | Not listed |
| PA248QV | 1920x1200 | 24 inches | IPS | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The PA248QV was the lowest-priced pick ($150 to $250) and the PA279CDV the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | PA248QV, PA278QV |
| About $250 to $500 | PA278CV |
| About $500 to $1000 | PA329CRV, PA279CDV |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the PA278CV compare with the PA329CRV on screen size?
Between the top two, it is 31.5 inches on the PA329CRV against 27 inches on the PA278CV, a 17% difference. The spread runs down to the PA248QV at 24 inches.
What does the PA279CDV add over the PA248QV?
The spec sheets show screen size (26.5 inches against 24 inches) in its favour. On our last price check the PA248QV was in the $150 to $250 tier and the PA279CDV in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if screen size decides your purchase.
Why is the PA329CRV our Best Wide-Gamut 4K pick?
The label rests on 98% DCI-P3 on a 31.5-inch 4K IPS screen. The PA248QV, the cheapest pick, sat in the $150 to $250 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at video work in DCI-P3.
Do the PA278CV and the PA279CDV differ on resolution?
The PA278CV and the PA278QV use 2560x1440 (1440p); the PA279CDV and the PA329CRV use 3840x2160 (4K); the PA248QV uses 1920x1200.
What extras do the PA278CV and the PA279CDV include?
The PA278CV: 65W USB-C power delivery. The PA279CDV: Calman Verified with Delta E below 1.5. The PA329CRV: 96W USB-C power delivery.
Bottom Line
The PA278CV is the best all-round ProArt for a laptop desk. The PA279CDV suits HDR and colour-critical work, the PA329CRV suits DCI-P3 video, and the PA278QV and PA248QV cover sRGB work for less.
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