ASUS ProArt PA279CV 27-Inch 4K USB-C Monitor: features and who it suits

The ASUS ProArt PA279CV is a 27-inch 4K monitor aimed at photo, video and design work, where colours need to look right. It combines an IPS panel with factory colour accuracy figures and a USB-C connection. Here is what its specs mean and who might use it.

4K on a 27-inch IPS panel

The resolution is 3840 x 2160, four times the pixels of Full HD, on a 27-inch IPS screen with a frameless design. At that size, 4K gives fine detail and sharp text, though many operating systems scale the interface so it doesn't look tiny. IPS panels typically offer wide viewing angles and stable colour when seen from the side.

What Delta E below 2 and sRGB coverage mean

The listing gives Delta E < 2, 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709. Delta E measures the difference between the colour a screen shows and the colour it should show; a lower number means more accurate. Figures under 2 are commonly described as hard to see by eye. These are the brand's figures, and monitors drift over time, so people who need exact results usually calibrate with a hardware colorimeter.

sRGB is the standard colour space for web and most photos; Rec. 709 is the standard for HD video. Full coverage of both means the screen can show everything in those spaces. It doesn't mention wider spaces such as DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB, so check the manufacturer's data sheet if you work in those.

Brightness and HDR

Brightness is listed at 350 cd/m², which is comfortable for typical indoor rooms. The monitor also supports HDR10, an HDR signal format. Brightness at this level is modest by HDR standards, so expect compatibility with HDR content rather than dramatic highlights.

Connections

Inputs are DisplayPort, two HDMI ports and USB-C, with four USB 3.0 ports. USB-C can typically carry video and data over one cable from a laptop that supports it; check the manufacturer's data sheet for how much charging power it supplies. The USB ports let the monitor act as a hub.

Size, weight and warranty

The monitor weighs 19.0 lb (about 8.6 kg) as listed; the package weighs 11.2 kg. The listing states a five-year warranty; terms vary by region and seller, so confirm them. It also notes a UK plug is hidden in a side compartment of the box, which suggests this version is the UK-market model.

Who it suits

It suits photographers, video editors, designers and anyone who wants a sharp, colour-accurate screen with a single-cable laptop connection. It is not designed for high-refresh gaming; the listing gives no refresh-rate figure.

What to check before you buy

• Computer output: confirm your graphics hardware can drive 4K at your desired refresh rate over the cable you use.
• USB-C support: check your laptop supports video over USB-C and what charging power the monitor provides.
• Colour needs: if you need wider gamuts like DCI-P3, check the data sheet.
• Plug and region: the listing mentions a UK plug; check it suits your outlets and warranty region.
• Desk fit: it is a heavy 27-inch monitor, so check desk space and stand adjustability.

The short version

• A 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS monitor with a frameless design.
• Delta E below 2, 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709, 350 cd/m², HDR10.
• DisplayPort, two HDMI, USB-C and four USB 3.0 ports.
• Five-year warranty stated; UK plug in the box.

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