ASUS ProArt PA279CV 27-Inch 4K Monitor: features, specs and who it suits

The ASUS ProArt Display PA279CV is a 27-inch 4K monitor made for people who care about colour: photo and video editors, designers and other creative users. It combines a 3840 x 2160 IPS panel with factory colour calibration and a set of connections that includes USB-C. Here is what those specs mean.

4K on a 27-inch IPS panel

The resolution is 3840 x 2160, four times the pixels of Full HD. On a 27-inch screen this gives sharp text and fine image detail, which is helpful for photo retouching and layout work. The panel is IPS, a type typically chosen for wide viewing angles and stable colour, and the listing also mentions HDR support. Operating systems often need scaling set above 100% at this resolution so that text and menus stay a comfortable size.

Colour coverage and accuracy

ASUS lists 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 coverage. sRGB is the standard for web and most everyday images, while Rec. 709 is the standard for HD video. Matching these means the monitor can show the full range of colours those formats use. It does not cover wider gamuts such as DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB beyond what the listing states, so check this if your work needs them.

The monitor is described as Calman Verified and factory calibrated for a Delta E below 2. Delta E measures the difference between the colour that should appear and the colour shown, and lower is closer to accurate. A figure under 2 is typically hard to see by eye. Calibration drifts over time, so serious colour work often involves periodic re-calibration with a measurement device.

Connections

ASUS lists:

• USB-C with DisplayPort and 65W Power Delivery: one cable can carry video to the monitor and charge a compatible laptop at up to 65W, which suits many laptops, though not all. This works for laptops with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort output.
• DisplayPort and HDMI for desktop computers and other sources.
• A USB 3.1 hub so you can plug in a keyboard, drive or card reader through the monitor.

The listing says it is compatible with laptops and Mac computers.

Size and weight

With its stand, the monitor measures about 20.6 x 24.2 x 9.0 inches (52 x 61 x 23 cm) and weighs 19 lb (about 8.6 kg). Any promotional software offer mentioned in the listing had a limited validity period and has expired, so it shouldn't factor in.

Who it suits

It suits creative users who want a sharp, calibrated 27-inch display they can connect to a laptop with one cable. Professional-grade work may still need hardware calibration, a wider gamut or a different display.

What to check before you buy

• Confirm your laptop's USB-C port supports DisplayPort video and check its power needs against 65W.
• Check that your computer can output 4K at the refresh rate you want.
• Check whether sRGB and Rec. 709 coverage match the colour spaces you work in.
• Measure your desk for the stand and look at the height and tilt options in the manual.
• Decide how you will set display scaling for comfortable text.
• Check what cables are in the box.

The short version

• 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS monitor.
• 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709; Calman Verified with Delta E below 2 per ASUS.
• USB-C with DisplayPort and 65W Power Delivery, plus DisplayPort, HDMI and a USB 3.1 hub.
• About 19 lb (8.6 kg) with the stand.

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