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ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A

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  • 42 known for one only
  • 37 the same
  • 45 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Refresh rateA: 75HzB: 170HzTUF Gaming VG27AQL1A is 95 Hz higher.
  2. Response timeLower is betterA: 5msB: 3msTUF Gaming VG27AQL1A is 2 ms lower.
  3. Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 20.3WB: 26WProArt Display PA278QV is 5.7 W lower.
  4. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21.6WB: 26WProArt Display PA278QV is 4.4 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

2560 × 1440Native for both
A75Hz
B170Hz

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
A6.9kg
B6.6kg
Weight without stand
A4.7kg
B4.3kg

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AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A

General

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Series
ProArt Display2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Listed under ProArt in the Displays / Desktops, Monitors menu.
TUF Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Page breadcrumb and title: TUF Gaming.
Model numbers
PA278QV, 90LM05L1-B033703Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide covers PA278QV and PA278QEV. Only PA278QV is stored.
VG27AQL1A3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 has a separate VG27AQL1A table. The guide also covers the VG27AQ1A, which has different specs and is not mixed in.
GTIN / EAN
19287657526011Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B088BC5HMMRead 15 October 2026Amazon US page, ASIN B088BC5HMM: Model Number PA278QV, UPC 192876575260. Compsource lists the same UPC. Distributor sheets list other EAN codes for the 90LM05L1 regional codes, so only the US code is stored.
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Announced
27 May 20208Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2020/05/27/asus-anuncia-los-monitores-proart-pa248qv-y-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Article dated 2020-05-27 announces the PA248QV and PA278QV for Spain.
January 20207Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review dated July 2020 says the monitor was first announced back at CES as the successor to last year's VG27AQ. CES 2020 was in January 2020, so only the month is stored.
Status
Available11Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B088BC5HMMRead 15 October 2026The Amazon US listing sells the monitor new. EPREL shows an expected end of placing on the market in 2027-12.
Available1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Maker product page is live and the tech spec lists the model.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$299.9910Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/22457-asus-proart-display-pa248qv-and-pa278qv-now-availableRead 15 October 2026ASUS US release reposted by APH Networks, 2020-06-19: purchase today for 299.99 USD at Amazon, ASUS Official Store, B&H, Micro Center and Newegg. The lead sentence of the same release says 299 USD. Excludes sales tax.
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Launch price (EU)
€3799Press articlecomputerbase.de/2020-06/asus-proart-monitore-pa248qv-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026ComputerBase, 2020-06-04: unverbindliche Preisempfehlung 379 Euro for the PA278QV, a German recommended price including VAT. The Spanish launch article also gives 379 EUR.
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Markets
US, EU8Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2020/05/27/asus-anuncia-los-monitores-proart-pa248qv-y-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Spain and Germany from the launch articles. EPREL lists the model in the EU and EEA countries. US from the launch release.
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Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary p 3-10: Colors Black.
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VG27AQL1A table Colors: Black.
Segment
Creator2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Designed for creative professionals, from photo and video editing to graphic design.
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Maker category is TUF Gaming gaming monitors.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Panel Size (inch) 27.
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Size 27 inch.
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Resolution 2560x1440.
2560 × 1440px3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:9.
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2331mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026p 3-10: 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm. The page rounds it to 0.233 mm.
0.2331mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm.
Active display area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm.
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm, stored as width by height.
Curved
No6Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_90LM05L1-B03370.pdfRead 15 October 2026Distributor product sheet for code 90LM05L1-B03370, publication date 23-JUL-2025: Forma de la pantalla Plana (flat). The sheet is a copy of maker data, not an ASUS document.
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Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Display Surface: Anti-Glare. The Amazon US listing also says Matte.
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Surface: Anti-Glare. Stored as matte.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Glare1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Display Surface, verbatim.
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Touchscreen
No6Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_90LM05L1-B03370.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same sheet: Pantalla tactil: no.
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Panel Type: IPS.
IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: IPS.
Panel type (as published)
IPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.
IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: IPS, verbatim.
Backlight
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Local dimming
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No9Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware first test page: DisplayHDR 400 requires no local dimming and it is missing here, as on every monitor at the 400 tier. Monitornerds also notes the lack of a locally dimming array. ASUS Dynamic Dimming is a backlight function that follows content contrast.
Dimming zones
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Panel maker
Innolux7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Review of 2020-11-02: panel Innolux M270KCJ-L5B (AAS IPS). Not confirmed by ASUS or a teardown. Panels can change between production runs.
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Panel part number
M270KCJ-L5B7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Innolux M270KCJ-L5B, as above.
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
RGB stripe7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Review: standard RGB stripe, with no text fringing concerns.
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Colour depth
8bits1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Display Colors 16.7M, which is 8 bits per channel. The review confirms true 8-bit.
10bits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Colors: 1073.7M (10 bit). The panel method, native or FRC, is not stated.
Colour depth method
Native7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: 16.7 million colours, 8 bits per subpixel without dithering (true 8-bit).
FRC8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware data table: Farbtiefe 8 Bit+FRC, 1.07 billion colors. The first page repeats that the monitor shows 10 bit as 8 bit with FRC.
Displayable colours
16.7 million1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Display Colors 16.7M.
1.07 billion2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Colors 1073.7M, written as 1.07 billion. The manual says 1.073G.
sRGB coverage
100%1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Color Space (sRGB) 100%. The page also says 100% Rec. 709. Coverage or volume and the CIE basis are not stated. The reviewer measured 99% sRGB with adjusted settings.
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DCI-P3 coverage
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Factory calibrated and Calman Verified.
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Claimed Delta E
22Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Published as Delta E < 2. The colour space and whether it is an average or maximum are not stated. The German tab says Color Accuracy dE <= 2. Bound stored as 2.
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Paper calibration report in box
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Accessories (varies by region) list a Color pre-calibration report. The manual says Color calibration testing report.
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:11Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1. The manual's 100,000,000:1 with ASCR on is dynamic and not stored.
1,000:13Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1. The 100,000,000:1 max is a dynamic claim with ASCR on and is not stored.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
350nits1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m2. Window and mode are not stated. The manual says the same.
350nits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m2, and 400 cd/m2 with HDR on.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2. Window size is not published. The manual says 400 cd/m2 with HDR on.
HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
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HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, HDR Support: HDR10.
HDR certification
None4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_384209_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Energy class and on-mode power for HDR are n.a., so HDR is not implemented. ASUS lists no HDR format or DisplayHDR level. Stored as none.
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V) 178/178.
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178 at CR>10.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V) 178/178.
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178 at CR>10.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionPort not listed
2560 × 1440Native75Hz
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max) 75Hz at the 2560x1440 native resolution. The manual's supported-mode list has 2560x1440 at 74.924 Hz. The page does not say which input carries 75 Hz, so no input is stored. Bit depth and chroma are not stated.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
2560 × 1440Native144Hz170Hz
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.5 supported operating mode lists 2560x1440 up to 144 Hz on HDMI, with 155 to 170 Hz marked Not supported on HDMI, and up to 170 Hz on DisplayPort. Section 3.1.2 says the 170 Hz Max Refresh Rate is only for DisplayPort input and sits under the Overclocking menu. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published per mode.
Max refresh rate
75Hz
170Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
75Hz
170Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
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170Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
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144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
75Hz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max) 75Hz, with a digital signal frequency of 46~75 Hz (V).
144Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 puts rates above 144 Hz under the OSD Overclocking item and warns it may cause flicker. The highest rate on both inputs without it is 144 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
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170Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Overclocking: Max Refresh Rate lets the user select 170 Hz, DisplayPort only.
Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026VRR Technology: Yes (Adaptive-Sync). ASUS does not claim FreeSync or G-SYNC Compatible. The reviewer found FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible working, but Nvidia had not validated it.
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: G-SYNC Compatible. The overview page also names FreeSync Premium. No VESA AdaptiveSync Display certificate is listed.
VRR range per port
AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort4875
HDMI4875
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Adaptive-Sync technology (48~75Hz). The manual says it works on DisplayPort and HDMI only, so both are stored.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48170
HDMI48144
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48 Hz to 144 Hz for HDMI and 48 Hz to 170 Hz for DisplayPort.
Low framerate compensation
No7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Review: FreeSync range 48-75 Hz, FreeSync deactivates below 48 FPS, and LFC is not supported.
Yes6Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 10 October 2026AMD tier table lists support for low framerate compensation under FreeSync Premium. The ASUS overview page names FreeSync Premium for this model. A compatible GPU and an enabled FreeSync mode are required.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
5ms1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Response Time 5ms (GTG). The manual says < 5 ms (grey to grey). The bound is kept as 5. Overdrive (Trace Free) level is not stated.
3ms3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Response time 3 ms (Gray to gray), 1ms MPRT.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Response Time: 1ms MPRT. The overview says the figure is from internal tests.
Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026OSD p 3-2: Rapid Rendering Mode simulates high refresh rate performance by generating different backlight frequencies. It works only at 75 Hz with Adaptive-Sync off. The review calls it a strobe backlight mode. The page lists Motion Sync: Yes.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) gives a 1 ms MPRT. This is backlight-based blur reduction.
Blur-reduction technology
Rapid Rendering3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026OSD p 3-2: Rapid Rendering Mode.
ELMB Sync1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview and manual OSD menu name ELMB SYNC for the VG27AQL1A. Stored as ELMB Sync.
Blur reduction works with VRR
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026OSD p 3-2: to activate Rapid Rendering, turn off Adaptive-Sync.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB SYNC lets ELMB run at the same time as adaptive sync. The manual says plain ELMB needs Adaptive-Sync off.
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Flicker-free: Yes. Certificate list names TUV Flicker-free.
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Flicker-free: Yes. Certificate list: TUV Flicker-free.
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
5.12ms7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 20265.12 ms at 75 Hz (the highest rate), SMTT 2.0 with a camera and over 30 repeat readings, Windows 10, GTX 1080 Ti over DisplayPort. Adaptive-Sync was off, since the reviewer could not measure with it on. MonitorNerds says 8 ms with no method, which is not used.
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Input lag at 60 Hz
6.73ms7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 20266.73 ms at 60 Hz, same method.
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Average response time (measured)
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6ms8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: average 6 ms, range 4.9 to 7.4 ms, measured with an oscilloscope and color-changing GIF patterns. Overdrive level 4 of 5 at native frequency. The endpoints and the exact refresh rate are not stated.
Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
990:17Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Average 990:1 with only brightness changed, measured with an X-Rite i1Display Pro after a 2 hour warm-up and no ICC profile. The peak was 1036:1 in the sRGB preset and 965:1 under the reviewer's test settings.
988:18Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: contrast 988:1 with black level 0.4 cd/m2 in SDR mode, X-Rite i1Display Pro and Calman. The first page text says 980:1. Monitornerds measured 1070:1 at 50 percent brightness.
SDR brightness (measured)
431nits7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026431 cd/m2 white at 100% brightness, X-Rite i1Display Pro, Rapid Rendering off. Minimum 57 cd/m2 at 0%. Window size is not stated. MonitorNerds gives 435 cd/m2 without conditions.
409.1nits8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: max. brightness 409.1 cd/m2 with deviations up to 12 percent, measured with an X-Rite i1Display Pro and Calman in SDR mode. Monitornerds measured 405 cd/m2.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
20kHz7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Review: the PA278QV uses PWM with a cycling frequency of about 20 kHz to reduce backlight brightness, which TUV Rheinland counts as flicker free. The review does not say how the figure was found.
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
Mini DisplayPortNot available1
HDMI1.41
DVINot available1
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, Mini DisplayPort x 1, HDMI (v1.4) x 1, Dual-Link DVI x 1. Mini DisplayPort and DVI versions are not stated. HDCP is listed as Yes without a version. Raw link bandwidth is not stated. PCMonitors lists two HDMI and two DVI ports, which conflicts with ASUS and the manual's rear view, and is not used.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
HDMI2.02
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Digital input: HDMI v2.0 x 2, DisplayPort v1.2 x 1.
HDMI ports
1
2
DisplayPort ports
2
1
Highest HDMI version
1.4
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.2
HDMI features
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view p 1-4 is the complete port list: Kensington slot, power switch, AC-IN, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, audio-in, earphone jack, USB Type-B and USB Type-A. No USB-C.
No2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports list DisplayPort, two HDMI, a USB hub and an earphone jack. No USB-C.
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view p 1-4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B for the upstream cable.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 USB 3.0 port: upstream x 1. Back view item 7 is a USB Type B port. Stored as 3.2 Gen 1, the same 5 Gbps standard the maker tech spec names for the hub.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 14
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026USB Hub: 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. The manual adds one Type-B upstream port.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports, USB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. The manual calls the same ports USB 3.0.
KVM switch
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Daisy chain (MST)
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications p 3-10: Digital Output No.
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists DC-IN, two HDMI, DisplayPort, earphone jack, a service USB-A port, USB-B, two USB-A, Kensington slot and buttons. No video output.
Ethernet
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back view port list has no Ethernet socket.
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no RJ45 port.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Earphone Jack: Yes.
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Earphone jack: Yes. It works only while an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is present.
3.5 mm microphone input
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view p 1-4: the audio-in port connects a PC audio source by the bundled audio cable, so it is a line input for the speakers. No microphone input.
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Audio input: No.
Optical out
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back view port list has no optical output.
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no optical connector.
Picture in picture
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026The OSD menus on pp 3-1 to 3-9 (ProArt Preset, Blue Light Filter, ProArt Palette, Image, Sound, Input Select, System Setup, Shortcut) have no PIP or PBP function.
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Picture by picture
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026The OSD menus on pp 3-1 to 3-9 have no PIP or PBP function.
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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 pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Speaker: Yes (2Wx2).
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
Number of speakers
21Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Speaker: Yes (2Wx2).
23Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo.
Speaker power per channel
2W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 20262W x 2, so 2 W per speaker. The manual says 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS. This is per speaker.
Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
150mm1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Height Adjustment: 0~150mm.
130mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment 130 mm.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward35°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Tilt: Yes (+35 to -5 degrees). 5 degrees forward, 35 backward, as the manual shows.
Forward5°Backward20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Tilt +20 to -5 degrees. Stored as 20 backward and 5 forward.
Swivel
Left90°Right90°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Swivel: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Left20°Right20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Swivel +20 to -20 degrees.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Pivot: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pivot +90 to -90 degrees. Section 2.2 says pivoting is for the VG27AQL1A only.
Removable stand
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Detaching the arm/base p 2-2: the detachable arm and base is designed for VESA wall mount.
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 2.3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount.
VESA mount
100 x 1001Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm.
100 x 1003Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm. The wall mount kit is sold separately.
VESA adapter needed
Not available
No7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: the supplied stand is easily removed to reveal a regular 100mm VESA mount. The ASUS manual (section 2.3) describes detaching the arm for a VESA wall mount. The wall mount kit itself is sold separately.
Security lock slot
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Kensington lock: Yes. Back view item 9.
On-screen menu controls
Buttons3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front view p 1-2: power, Menu, Close, QuickFit and two Shortcut buttons. No joystick.
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.1 5-way button, back button and two shortcut buttons. DisplayWidget Lite controls monitor settings per the maker tech spec features list.
Desktop software
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DisplayWidget Lite2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, DisplayWidget: Yes, DisplayWidget Lite.
User firmware updates
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Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
No4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 17 Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) available: No.
Presence sensor
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No4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 19 Room presence sensor available: No.
RGB lighting
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No7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: note the lack of RGB lights.
Gaming menu features
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GamePlus, Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Dynamic Dimming3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.3 GamePlus: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment, sniper. Section 1.3.4 GameVisual. Section 3.1.2 Shadow Boost and Dynamic Dimming (for VG27AQL1A).

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
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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
Width615Height (lowest)382Height (highest)532Depth226mm(24.2 × 15 to 20.9 × 8.9 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 202661.50 x 53.20 x 22.60 cm at the highest position, and 615 x (382~532) x 226 mm. The manual gives the same in mm with highest and lowest positions.
Width615Height (lowest)404Height (highest)534Depth215mm(24.2 × 15.9 to 21 × 8.5 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 with stand 615 x 534 x 215 mm at the highest position and 615 x 404 x 215 mm at the lowest.
Dimensions without stand
Width615Height372Depth51mm(24.2 × 14.6 × 2 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Phys. Dimension without Stand 615 x 372 x 51 mm. The manual agrees.
Width615Height367Depth51mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 without stand 615 x 367 x 51 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
6.9kg(15.2 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026p 3-10: Weight (Esti.) 6.9 kg (Net), 4.7 kg (without stand), 9.2 kg (Gross). The ASUS spec page says 7.56 and 4.83 kg, the ASUS launch release 7.72 kg and a distributor datasheet 7.72 and 4.96 kg. The manual is used, as the maker's manual wins over the page. The model covers regional builds, so the true figure may vary. Cables are not stated.
6.6kg(14.6 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 6.6 kg (Net).
Weight without stand
4.7kg(10.4 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026p 3-10: 4.7 kg without stand. See the weight_with_stand_kg note for the conflicting figures.
4.3kg(9.5 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 4.3 kg without stand.
Box dimensions
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Width712Height234Depth455mm(28 × 9.2 × 17.9 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VG27AQL1A table: 712 x 234 x 455 mm (package) in the W x H x D row. The ASUS tech spec page repeats 71.20 x 23.40 x 45.50 cm but also lists a different box of 81.50 x 47.70 x 17.00 cm, which is not stored. The labelled order is kept as published.
Box weight
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9kg(19.8 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 9.0 kg (Gross). Published as an estimate.

Power

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Power supply
Internal3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026p 3-10: AC input voltage 100~240V, with a power cord and no external adapter. EPREL says Internal.
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating: DC 19V, 4.74A (AC adapter).
Adapter rating
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90W7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: the power supply is not integrated, ASUS ships a compact 90W external source. The manual rates the adapter at 19 V, 4.74 A.
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Voltage 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating AC 100 to 240V. The maker tech spec adds 50/60 Hz.
Power use (typical)
20.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026p 3-10: Power On < 20.3 W (Typ.), measured at a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio, USB or card reader. The bound is stored. The ASUS page says 12.5 W, EPREL 21.6 W and the launch release < 58.67 W, which conflict.
26W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power On: < 26 W. The footnote says measured at 200 nits without audio, USB or card reader connection. Stored as 26 with the less-than qualifier here.
Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
21.6W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_384209_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 21.6 W. A distributor datasheet shows 32.1 W and class G, which conflicts with the EPREL record and is not used.
26W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 26,0 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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50W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 50,0 W.
Standby power
0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026p 3-10: Standby < 0.5 W (Typ.). EPREL says 0.5 W. Bound stored.
0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Standby: < 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_384209_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W. The manual and page say 0 W with the hard power switch off.
0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power Off: < 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
E4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_384209_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Energy Efficiency Class for SDR: E.
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class F.
EU energy class HDR
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G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
22kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_384209.svgRead 15 October 2026Energy label SDR 22 kWh/1000h, rounded from 21.6 W.
26kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_407124.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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50kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_407124.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 50 kWh/1000h.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV Flicker-free1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
Flicker Free, Low Blue Light2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
Low blue light
Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026OSD p 3-3: the Blue Light Filter has levels 0 to 4. Level 4 complies with TUV Low Blue Light certification. It is a selectable picture setting.
Software2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, Low Blue Light: Yes. The manual implements it as a selectable Blue Light Filter level, so it is a software filter.
ENERGY STAR
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Notices p iv: ENERGY STAR complied product. The compliance list on p 3-11 names Energy Star. sRGB mode meets Energy Star requirements.
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
Calman Verified1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Certificate list: Calman Verified.
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Other certifications
Mac Compliance1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Certificate list: Mac Compliance.
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In the box

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In the box
LCD monitor, Monitor base, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power cord, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, DisplayPort cable (mini DP to DP), USB B to A cable, Audio cable, Color calibration testing report, ProArt welcome card3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents p 1-1. HDMI, DisplayPort, mini DP to DP, USB B to A and audio cables are marked optional in the manual and are stored without the marker. The ASUS page says accessories vary by region.
LCD monitor, Monitor base, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 Package contents. The DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables are marked optional.
Cables included
AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
Type
Power cord
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable
DisplayPort-to-miniDP cable
USB Type-B to A cable
Audio cable
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Accessories (varies by region): USB Type-B to A cable, power cord, HDMI cable, DisplayPort-to-miniDP cable, DisplayPort cable, audio cable. Counts and regional bundles are not stated. The manual marks all signal cables as optional.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 and the maker tech spec accessory list. The DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables are optional or vary by region. Counts are not published.

Warranty

1 of 2 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026LCD ZBD Warranty: Yes (3 yr). EPREL gives a minimum general guarantee of 3 years. Amazon US names 5 years with online registration, which is not the base term.
3years8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware data table: Garantie 3 Jahre (German market). ASUS publishes no warranty term on the product pages and the EU sheet states none.
Dead pixel policy
LCD zero bright dot (ZBD) warranty, 3 years1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026LCD ZBD Warranty: Yes (3 yr). Market scope is not stated.
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