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ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor

The ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor lands as a entry-level 1440p monitor, built around 240 Hz.

49/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
240 HzOLED0.03 ms10bit99% DCI-P32.1
£450best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Tilt
  • Swivel
  • Pivot
  • Above-average hdmi ports
  • No g-sync
  • No freesync
Score profile

Where the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor wins and loses

Scored against the 1440p monitors class
DisplayPortsErgonomics438080
Display
43
Ports
80
Ergonomics
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Size27 "
Panel typeOLED
Refresh rate240 Hz
Response time0.03 ms
Colour depth10
DCI-P3 coverage99

Ports

HDMI ports2
HDMI version2.1

Ergonomics

TiltYes
SwivelYes
PivotYes
VESA mountYes
Height adjust130 mm

More specs

Weight6.7 kg

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Head to head

ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor vs Alienware Alienware AW2725DM

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPortsErgonomics
ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming MonitorAlienware AW2725DM
 ASUSASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming MonitorThis pageAlienwareAlienware AW2725DM
Overall score49 /10050 /100Better
Refresh240 HzBetter180 Hz
Size27 "27 "
Panel typeOLEDIPS
Response0.03 msBetter1 ms
HDR certifiedHDR400
Who it's for

Is the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable 1440p monitor for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need g-sync, in which case a higher-tier 1440p monitor is the better call.

Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
okay
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other 1440p monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor?

Its tilt stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the 24G2Z?

The 24G2Z scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.