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Apple Studio Display XDR vs ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV

Product A: Apple

Studio Display XDR

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Product B: ASUS

ProArt Display PA279CRV

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96 of 164 fields differ

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  • 36 different values
  • 60 known for one only
  • 22 the same
  • 46 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Peak brightness (HDR)A: 2,000nitsB: 400nitsApple is 5 times higher.
  2. Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 60HzApple is 60 Hz higher.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 600nitsB: 350nitsApple is 250 nits higher.
  4. Pixel densityA: 217.6ppiB: 163.2ppiApple is 54.4 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

5120 × 2880Native for A
A120Hz
BNot listed
3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A8.5kg
B5.78kg
Weight without stand
A6.3kg
B4.07kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AApple Studio Display XDR
BASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV

General

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Series
Studio Display3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026
ProArt Display2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026
Model numbers
A3348, MFEL4LL/A, MFEN4LL/A, MFEP4LL/A, MFEQ4LL/A, MFEL4FD/A, MFEN4FD/A, MFEP4FD/A, MFEQ4FD/A, MFEL4B/A, MFEN4B/A, MFEP4B/A, MFEQ4B/A6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026A3348 is the regulatory model identifier from the EU product information sheet. LL/A part numbers are from the US Apple Store, FD/A from the German store and B/A from the UK store. They cover standard or nano-texture glass with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand or the VESA mount adapter.
PA279CRV3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual covers the PA279CRV Series.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
3 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release dated March 3, 2026.
4 January 20235Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-ces-2023-eventRead 10 October 2026ASUS press release dated January 4, 2023 reveals the PA279CRV during its CES 2023 virtual launch event.6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/asus-proart-pa32dcm-31-5-4k-oled-and-pa279crv-27-4k-ips-for-professional-usersRead 10 October 2026Article dated January 4, 2023 says ASUS announced the PA279CRV for CES 2023 that day.
Status
Available4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026
Available4Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-announces-april-availability-of-proart-display-pa-329-crv-pa-279-crv-pa-248-crvRead 10 October 2026The ASUS US product page lists the model and its support downloads.
Predecessor
Apple Pro Display XDR4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Apple's press release says Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.11Press article9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-launches-new-generation-of-studio-displayRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the Studio Display XDR is the successor to the Pro Display XDR.
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
$3,2994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at $3,299 with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand and standard glass. Education price is separate.
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€3,4995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-stunning-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at 3,499 euro including VAT (Germany).
Not available
Markets
US, DE, GB6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026US, German and UK Apple Store pages list the product for sale. Apple states pre-order in 35 countries and regions.
Not available
Colours
Silver3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026The Apple Store image description names the silver colour.
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Colors Black.
Segment
Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Apple presents it for pro workflows such as HDR video editing, design and print, and diagnostic radiology. It has no segment label.
Creator2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026ASUS presents it for video editors, colorists, designers and photographers in the ProArt Creator line.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20267EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
16:91Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Pixel density
217.6ppi
163.2ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
0.1554mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 20260.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm.
Active display area
Not available
Width596.73Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Curved
Not available
Not available
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Glossy8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Review text describes the standard glossy coating. A nano-texture matte glass is a separate option.
Matte1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Anti-reflection coating
Custom antireflective coating2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom antireflective coating on the standard cover glass. Reflectance 1.65 percent (typical, SCI).
Anti-Glare1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
IPS8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Public featured results list panel type LCD, sub-type IPS. Tested configuration is standard glass with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand.
IPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
IPS LCD with oxide TFT2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 27-inch IPS LCD with oxide TFT technology.
IPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Backlight
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Edge-lit LED7Measurementdisplayninja.com/asus-pa279crv-reviewRead 10 October 2026The spec table lists local dimming as 8-zone edge-lit.
Local dimming
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mini-LED backlight with 2304 full array local dimming zones.
Yes7Measurementdisplayninja.com/asus-pa279crv-reviewRead 10 October 2026The review's spec table lists local dimming. The RTINGS review also describes a local dimming feature.9Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026Public review text describes a local dimming feature with blooming. Tested configuration is the 27-inch model.
Dimming zones
2,3041Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
87Measurementdisplayninja.com/asus-pa279crv-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 8-zone edge-lit. Only this source gives a zone count.
Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
10bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple states over 1 billion colors. Native or FRC is not published.9Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/apple-unveil-updated-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr-modelsRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral states 10-bit colour depth and 1.07 billion colours. Apple states over 1 billion colours. Native or FRC is not published.
10bits1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Colour depth method
Not available
FRC7Measurementdisplayninja.com/asus-pa279crv-reviewRead 10 October 2026The review states 10-bit colour depth as 8-bit + 2-bit FRC.8Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-proart-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026Review lists 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) colour support.
Displayable colours
Over 1 billion2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as over 1 billion colors. The Apple spec page says 1 billion.
1.07 billion1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Published as 1073.7M (10 bit).
sRGB coverage
Not available
100%1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Published as Color Space (sRGB) 100%. The CIE basis and whether this is coverage or volume are not stated.
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
99%1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Published as Color Space (DCI-P3) 99%. The CIE basis is not stated.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
99%1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Published as Color Space (Adobe RGB) 99%. The CIE basis is not stated.
Rec. 2020 coverage
81%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: the wide gamut increases coverage of BT.2020 to 81 percent. The CIE basis is not stated. The press release says more than 80 percent.
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Every unit goes through a factory calibration on the assembly line. Each is individually calibrated with Apple CMF 2026.
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026Each unit is factory pre-calibrated and Calman Verified.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
21Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Published as color accuracy Delta E < 2. The colour space and whether it is an average or maximum are not stated.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026The spec page lists a Color pre-calibration report as an accessory.
Hardware calibration support
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom calibration methods save their calibration to the display itself. The Full Calibration method is marked as available in a future software update.
Not available
Static contrast ratio
Not available
1,000:11Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Contrast ratio (typ.) 1000:1. A separate Contrast Ratio (Max) of 3000:1 is not stored.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
600nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: under typical conditions up to 600 nits of SDR brightness. In brighter lighting it can rise to 1000 nits. No window size is stated.
350nits1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (typ.) 350 cd/m2. The manual labels it SDR.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
2,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 2000 nits peak HDR brightness. Apple notes the peak applies below 25 C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20262000 nits peak HDR.
400nits1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (HDR, peak) 400 cd/m2. Window size is not stated.
HDR peak test window
40%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Peak of 2000 nits across 40 percent of the display, in temperatures below 25 C.
Not available
Full-screen brightness
1,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 1000 nits SDR. The white paper states 1000 nits sustained across the whole display below 25 C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20261000 nits SDR sustained across the entire display indefinitely in environments up to 25 C.
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDR101Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
HDR certification
Not available
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026The certificate list names VESA DisplayHDR 400.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026Page text says HDR10 and VESA DisplayHDR 400 compatibility.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple states 89 degrees left, right, up and down. The stored value is the exact sum of both sides.
178°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
178°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AApple Studio Display XDR
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionThunderbolt 5
5120 × 2880Native120Hz
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 120Hz with Adaptive Sync at 5K. Macs with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 and M3 chips support up to 60Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: 120Hz refresh rate at full 5K Retina resolution. Adaptive range 47-120Hz.
BASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4USB-C
3840 × 2160Native60Hz60Hz60Hz
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026The supported-modes table lists 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz. The spec page gives 60 Hz as the maximum refresh rate. Bit depth, chroma and per-port limits are not published.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
120Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
60Hz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple names the feature Adaptive Sync. It does not name a VESA certification.
Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026VRR Technology: Yes (Adaptive-Sync). The certificate list also names VESA MediaSync Display, which is not an adaptive-sync option.
VRR range per port
AApple Studio Display XDR
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
Thunderbolt47120
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Adaptive Sync tracks content frame rates down to 47Hz, up to 120Hz. Apple says it is delivered over DisplayPort signalling, which here is carried over Thunderbolt.
BASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
Min (Hz)Max (Hz)
4860
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026MediaSync can only be activated within 48Hz ~ 60Hz. The manual does not state the input.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
5ms1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Published as 5 ms (GTG) with no overdrive condition.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Not available
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
977:17Measurementdisplayninja.com/asus-pa279crv-reviewRead 10 October 2026Native preset, 977:1 at the maximum brightness setting. Datacolor SpyderX Pro with DisplayCAL and HCFR, after warm-up, with eco features and local dimming disabled.
SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
380nits7Measurementdisplayninja.com/asus-pa279crv-reviewRead 10 October 2026Native preset maximum brightness 380 nits, same instrument and conditions. Window size is not stated.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
0.87Measurementdisplayninja.com/asus-pa279crv-reviewRead 10 October 2026sRGB preset average Delta E 0.8 against sRGB, before calibration, same instrument and software. The Delta E formula is not stated. The default Native preset averages 1.42 and its maximum is 4.49 against DCI-P3.
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
Not available
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AApple Studio Display XDR
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)
Thunderbolt51120
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port for the host. The downstream port is not a video input. Apple states up to 120Gb/s for the Thunderbolt 5 ports.
BASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.412.2
HDMI2.022.2
USB-CNot available12.2
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Digital input: DisplayPort v1.4, HDMI 2.0 x 2 and DisplayPort over USB Type-C. The Daisy-Chain DisplayPort output is not an input. HDCP 2.2 from the spec page.
HDMI ports
0
2
DisplayPort ports
0
1
Highest HDMI version
Not available
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
Not available
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: Windows and Linux hosts use DisplayID and EDID through USB-C Alt Mode or Thunderbolt 5.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Spec page lists USB-C x 1 (DP Alt Mode).
USB-C power delivered
140W1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple states 140W host charging on the upstream Thunderbolt 5 port.
96W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Thunderbolt
51Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
USB upstream ports
AApple Studio Display XDR
Not available
BASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C3.2 Gen 11
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DP Alt mode is the host connection. No separate USB-B upstream port is listed.
USB downstream hub ports
AApple Studio Display XDR
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C10 Gbps2
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Two USB-C ports at up to 10Gb/s. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 port is not counted.
BASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 13
USB-C3.2 Gen 11
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A hub ports.
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Second Thunderbolt 5 port for daisy-chaining displays.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026DisplayPort 1.4 x 2 (Daisy Chain). The manual states it needs an MST source.
Ethernet
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026The back-view port list has no Ethernet port.
3.5 mm headphone output
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists the complete connections as two Thunderbolt 5 and two USB-C ports. No headphone jack, microphone jack, optical out or Ethernet port is listed. The RTINGS review also notes there is no HDMI input.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Earphone jack: Yes.
3.5 mm microphone input
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Audio input: No. The listed ports have no microphone jack.
Optical out
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026The back-view port list has no optical out.
Picture in picture
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Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Picture by picture
Not available
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Number of speakers
61Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers. The press release names four woofers and two tweeters.
21Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Speaker power per channel
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2W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Webcam
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
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Microphone
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
105mm1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Total of 105 mm on the tilt- and height-adjustable stand. The April 2026 white paper text says 120 mm, which does not match the published 47.8 cm bottom and 58.3 cm top heights.
130mm1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Height adjustment 0~130 mm.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward25°1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt -5 to +25 degrees.
Forward5°Backward23°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Tilt +23 to -5 degrees.
Swivel
Not available
Left30°Right30°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Pivot
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Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Removable stand
No3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026The RTINGS review states the stand cannot be removed. A VESA mount adapter configuration replaces the stand at purchase.8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Review text: the stand does not offer swivel adjustment and cannot be removed.
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026Quick-release stand.
VESA mount
100 x 1001Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Applies to the optional VESA mount adapter configuration only. The stand configuration has no VESA mount.
100 x 1001Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
Not available
No2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026The VESA wall mount is integrated. The quick-release stand is detached without an adapter.
Security lock slot
Not available
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Kensington lock slot: Yes.
On-screen menu controls
Not available
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026A Menu 5-way button, QuickFit Plus, Signal, Shortcut 1, Shortcut 2 and Exit buttons. ASUS DisplayWidget Center also adjusts brightness, contrast and colour temperature from the computer (ASUS overview page).
Desktop software
Not available
ASUS DisplayWidget Center2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crvRead 10 October 2026ASUS DisplayWidget Center for Windows and macOS.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple footnote: camera features and firmware updates require a connected Mac.
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026ASUS publishes a PA279CRV firmware one-key update procedure.
Ambient light sensor
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dual ambient light sensors, front and rear.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 17 states automatic brightness control is present.
Not available
Presence sensor
No7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 19 states no room presence sensor.
Not available
RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
Not available
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OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width623Height (lowest)478Height (highest)583Depth214mm(24.5 × 18.8 to 23 × 8.4 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt- and height-adjustable stand: 47.8 cm high at the bottom position, 58.3 cm at the top position, 62.3 cm wide, 21.4 cm deep.
Width612.22Height (lowest)408.11Height (highest)538.11Depth215mm(24.1 × 16.1 to 21.2 × 8.5 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Website lists 61.22 x 53.81 x 21.50 cm at the highest position. The manual gives mm with the lowest position and is used here.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026612.22 mm wide, 538.11 mm high (highest), 408.11 mm high (lowest), 215.00 mm deep.
Dimensions without stand
Width623Height362Depth33mm(24.5 × 14.3 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration (no stand): 36.2 cm high, 62.3 cm wide, 3.3 cm deep. The adapter is part of this body.
Width612.22Height362.89Depth44.1mm(24.1 × 14.3 × 1.7 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026612.22 x 362.89 x 44.1 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
8.5kg(18.7 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 202618.7 lb. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
5.78kg(12.7 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net weight 5.78 kg. ASUS notes weights vary by region.
Weight without stand
6.3kg(13.9 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration, 13.9 lb. Apple does not say whether the cable is included.
4.07kg(9 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net weight without stand 4.07 kg.
Box dimensions
Not available
Width691Height427Depth138mm(27.2 × 16.8 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Box 69.10 x 42.70 x 13.80 cm. The manual lists 691 x 427 x 138 mm.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026691mm x 427mm x 138mm (package).
Box weight
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8.69kg(19.2 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Gross weight 8.69 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Internal3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026AC input voltage 100-240V with a power cord and no external adapter.
Adapter rating
Not available
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Line voltage 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz single phase.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Voltage 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
Power use (typical)
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26.14W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Power consumption 26.14 W. The manual says it is the on-mode power as defined in ENERGY STAR 8.0.
Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
32.7W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026On-mode power at standard dynamic range, 32.7 W, model A3348.
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Power use HDR (EU label)
47.7W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026On-mode power at high dynamic range, 47.7 W.
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Standby power
0.5W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Standby 0.5 W. Off-mode is not applicable.
0.5W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Power saving mode < 0.5 W. Stored as 0.5 W.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power Standby: <= 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
Not available
0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026DC Power Off: <= 0.3 W. AC Switch Off is 0 W.
EU energy class SDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Not available
EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
33kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)apple.com/de/shop/browse/overlay/mac/studio_display_xdr/eu_energy_labelRead 10 October 2026EU energy label image for A3348 shows SDR class G and 33 kWh/1000h.
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
48kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)apple.com/de/shop/browse/overlay/mac/studio_display_xdr/eu_energy_labelRead 10 October 2026The label shows HDR class G and 48 kWh/1000h.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Flicker-free1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) and TUV Flicker-free.
Low blue light
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Hardware1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA279CRV/PA279CRV_UG_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual states Hardware Low Blue Light compliance with TUV Rheinland at the default Standard preset.
ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists ENERGY STAR certified.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
TCO Certified
Not available
TCO Certified1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list names TCO Certified without a generation.
EPEAT
Not available
Gold1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list names EPEAT Gold.
Colour certifications
Not available
Calman Verified1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Other certifications
Not available
VESA MediaSync Display1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026

In the box

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In the box
Studio Display XDR, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Monitor, Quick release stand, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power cord, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable, Color pre-calibration report, Welcome card1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Contents vary by region. The manual lists HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C cables as optional.
Cables included
AApple Studio Display XDR
TypeCount
Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
BASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
Type
Power cord
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable
USB-C cable
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026Cables listed on the spec page. Counts and regional bundles are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026One-year limited warranty from Apple.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum general warranty offered by the supplier, 1 year (EU sheet).
Not available
Dead pixel policy
Not available
LCD zero bright dot (ZBD) warranty, 3 years1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspecRead 10 October 2026LCD ZBD Warranty: Yes (3 yr). Market scope is not stated.

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