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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.

PhotoVue1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The page and datasheet title the family BenQ PhotoVue Monitors.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

SW272U, 9H.LLFLB.QBE, 9H.LLFLB.QPA6Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026Bechtle copy of the BenQ datasheet, last change 6 June 2023, German. Article number 9H.LLFLB.QPA.7Retailer pagerapidonline.com/benq-9h-llflb-qbe-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-u-70-2959Read 16 October 2026UK retailer lists 9H.LLFLB.QBE.

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.

840046048020, 47187550902196Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026EAN code 4718755090219 on the datasheet. Rapid Electronics lists the same EAN for 9H.LLFLB.QBE.7Retailer pagerapidonline.com/benq-9h-llflb-qbe-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-u-70-2959Read 16 October 2026EAN-13 4718755090219 for 9H.LLFLB.QBE.8Retailer pagehuntoffice.ie/benq-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-ultra-hd-lcd-black-sw272u.htmlRead 16 October 2026Barcode list 0840046048020, 840046048020, 4718755090219. 840046048020 is the UPC.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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.

June 202314Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026Launch announcement article of 24 June 2023 says BenQ launched the SW272U and SW272Q today. A US listing was reported on 22 May 2023 (PRAD). Month precision.

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 pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The BenQ US product page lists the monitor with a Buy tab. UK retailers stock it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$1,599.9914Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026Editor's note: MSRP US$1599.99 for the SW272U. US prices exclude sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€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.

€1,35915Press articleprad.de/benq-sw272u-4k-display-mit-99-prozent-adobe-rgbRead 16 October 2026Update of 18 July 2023: BenQ says the SW272U is available in Germany now at a recommended price of 1,359 euro. Price includes VAT. The US launch price was reported as 1,599 US dollars.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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.

US, EU, GB1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US spec page. The EU and UK pages carry the same table.3Maker product pagebenq.eu/en-eu/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ Europe spec page, same table. The Europe datasheet lists the part number 9H.LLFLB.QPA at Bechtle and 9H.LLFLB.QBE at UK retailers.4Maker product pagebenq.eu/en-uk/monitor/creative-pro/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ UK spec page for SW272U, same table as the US page. UK retailers list the part number 9H.LLFLB.QBE.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary p 3-10: Colors Black.

Grey5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Product Color: Grey. The Japanese retailer lists it as dark grey.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

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.

Creator1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ files it under professional monitors and sells it as a photographer monitor. Stored as creator.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

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)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

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Native resolution

2560 × 1440px1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Resolution 2560x1440.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:9.

16:91Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Pixel density

108.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

163.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

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.

0.155mm11Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_BQ16486702Read 16 October 2026Japanese retailer spec table lists the pitch as 0.155 mm. This fits 27 inch 4K and the maker's 163 ppi.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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.

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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.

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Curved screen: No.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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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.

Matte16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 2, Coating: clearly matte surface with microscopic diffusion pits, no grain effect.

Anti-reflection coating

Anti-Glare1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Display Surface, verbatim.

Nano Matte1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Display Screen Coating: Nano Matte. The EU datasheet words it Anti-Reflection.

Touchscreen

No6Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_90LM05L1-B03370.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same sheet: Pantalla tactil: no.

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Touch screen: No.

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.

IPS1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

IPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.

IPS1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Panel Type: IPS, with LED backlight. No backlight layout is stated.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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Local dimming

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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 generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

RGB stripe7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Review: standard RGB stripe, with no text fringing concerns.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

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.

10bits5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet text: 10 bit color depth. The panel method is not stated, so no depth method is stored.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

Native7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: 16.7 million colours, 8 bits per subpixel without dithering (true 8-bit).

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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 billion1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Published as 1.07 billion colors.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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.

100%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 100% sRGB. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

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99%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 99% P3. The datasheet and press release word it 99% DCI-P3/Display P3. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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99%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 99% Adobe RGB. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table lists a Factory Calibration Report. The launch press release says PhotoVue monitors are individually factory calibrated.14Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026The announcement says PhotoVue monitors are individually factory calibrated.

Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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.

1.51Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Professional section: Delta E (avg) of 1.5 or less. Stored as 1.5, an average and a less-than-or-equal value.

Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Accessory list names a Calibration Report, and the Professional section lists Factory Calibration Report: Yes. The PRAD review confirms a printed report in the box.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: a detailed calibration report is included with the quick start guide.

Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Professional section: Hardware Calibration Yes, with a 16 bit 3D-LUT, through Palette Master Ultimate.

Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

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.

1,000:11Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Native Contrast 1000:1.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

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.

400nits1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Brightness (typ.) 400 nits. Window size and mode are not stated.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

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HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table HDR: HDR10, HLG. The page also says HDR10 and HLG are supported through SDI to HDMI converters.

HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

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.

None16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1 and page 6: BenQ did not have the SW272U certified to VESA DisplayHDR. HDR10 and HLG input are supported.

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°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Viewing Angle (L/R) 178 degrees at CR 10 or more.

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°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists one angle pair, 178/178, at CR 10 or more. Stored for both directions, as the table row names L/R only.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	Port not listed
2560 × 1440Native	75Hz

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.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native	60Hz	60Hz

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Resolution (max.) 3840x2160, Refresh Rate 60 Hz, HDMI v2.0, DisplayPort v1.4. The maker states one maximum for the monitor and no per-port table. The PRAD review ran 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. No USB-C row is stored because no source states the USB-C maximum. Bit depth and chroma are not stated for these rows.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

75Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

75Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

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).

60Hz1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Refresh Rate 60 Hz. No overclock mode.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

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.

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV

Input	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)
DisplayPort	48	75
HDMI	48	75

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.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

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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.

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

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.

5ms1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Response Times (GtG) 5 ms. The test condition is not stated. The monitor has an AMA overdrive switch.

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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Overdrive settings

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

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.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

Rapid Rendering3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026OSD p 3-2: Rapid Rendering Mode.

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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.

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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.

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Black frame insertion

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

6.73ms7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 20266.73 ms at 60 Hz, same method.

10.5ms19Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/7Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 7, Latenzzeit: a minimum signal delay of about 10.5 ms. The page does not describe the method. The test signal was 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. PRAD's usual method adds signal processing and half the mean pixel transition.

Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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5.7ms18Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/6Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 6, native 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort, factory settings, AMA On: average grey-to-grey transition 5.7 ms over 15 measurement points, black to white 9.2 ms. With AMA Off the average is 13.2 ms. Measured with a light sensor and oscilloscope.

Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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.

600:117Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/3Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 3: about 600:1 with Uniformity On (white 199.6 and black 0.33 cd/m2, native white point). About 820:1 with Uniformity Off. Measured after calibration to D65 where possible, with dynamic controls off.

SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

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.

199.6nits17Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/3Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 3, white luminance, Uniformity On, OSD default, native white point, brightness 100 percent: 199.6 cd/m2. This is the factory state. With Uniformity Off after hardware calibration, PRAD measured 283.1 cd/m2 at native white. Calibrated to D65, 207.1 and 272.3 cd/m2. Window size is not stated and the pattern had no black surround.

HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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0.7220Measurementprad.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/benQ-SW272U-modus-srgb.pdfRead 16 October 2026PRAD colorimetric report of 26 August 2023, X-Rite i1Pro, OSD colour mode sRGB, before calibration, no display profile, target sRGB, ISO 12646 test chart with 125 colours, brightness 83.5 cd/m2. Average Delta E94 of 0.72 without black, maximum 2.31. The method is Delta E94, not Delta E2000.

Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV

Type	Version	Count
DisplayPort	1.2	1
Mini DisplayPort	Not available	1
HDMI	1.4	1
DVI	Not available	1

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.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	2.0	2	2.2
DisplayPort	1.4	1	2.2
USB-C	Not available	1	2.2

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Connectivity: HDMI (v2.0) 2, DisplayPort (v1.4) 1, USB C (Power Delivery 90W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data) 1. HDCP 2.2 is listed once for the monitor and is stored on each video input row. Bandwidth is not stated.

HDMI ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

1.2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB C with DisplayPort Alt Mode.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

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90W1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Power Delivery (USB C / Thunderbolt) 90, and USB C (Power Delivery 90W). The spec label names Thunderbolt, but the port is described as USB-C only. Guaranteed or shared limits are not stated.

Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-B	3.2 Gen 1	1

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.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-B	3.1	1
USB-C	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB Type B (Upstream) 1. The USB-C port also carries data to the host, so one USB-C row is stored with no version.

USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	4

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.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	3.1	2

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB 3.1 (Downstream) 2. The PRAD review shows both as Type A. The SD card reader is not a USB port.

KVM switch

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Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Professional section: KVM Switch Yes.

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.

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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.

No16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Anschluesse: a network port is the only thing missing for a full USB-C dock. No Ethernet port.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Earphone Jack: Yes.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Audio: Headphone Jack Yes. The jack type is not stated.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

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.

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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.

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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

None of 4 known

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).

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Built-in speakers: No. The Japanese retailer also lists no speakers.11Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_BQ16486702Read 16 October 2026Speakers: none.

Number of speakers

21Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Speaker: Yes (2Wx2).

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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.

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Webcam

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No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Webcam: No.

Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

150mm1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Height Adjustment: 0~150mm.

140mm1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Height Adjustment Stand 140 mm.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Tilt (down/up) -5 to 20 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left90°Right90°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Swivel: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).

Left30°Right30°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Swivel (left/right) 30 degrees each way.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Pivot: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).

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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.

Yes10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Removable stand: Yes, with VESA 100 x 100 mm.

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 1001Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table VESA Wall Mount 100x100 mm.

VESA adapter needed

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Security lock slot

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Monitor section: K Locker Yes.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

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, Remote13Maker product pagebenq.com/en-ap/support/downloads-faq/faq/pre-sales/specifications/benefits-of-hotkey-puck-g3.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ FAQ for SW272Q and SW272U: the Hotkey Puck G3 is an IR-based device that controls the OSD remotely and cordlessly. The PRAD review adds the joystick and buttons on the underside of the monitor.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Bedienung: five controls on the underside, a mini joystick for the menu, and the wireless Hotkey Puck with a wheel and three keys.

Desktop software

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Palette Master Ultimate1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Software: Palette Master Ultimate. BenQ's current overview page says AQCOLOR Pilot was formerly known as Palette Master Ultimate.

User firmware updates

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Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Software section lists Display Quickit: Yes. BenQ describes Display QuicKit as free software that lets the user download and install monitor firmware.2Maker product pagebenq.com/en-ca/support/downloads-faq/faq/pre-sales/specifications/firmware-update-on-pc-via-display-quickit.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ FAQ: Display QuicKit updates monitor firmware by the user on Windows 10 and 11. The applicable-model list did not load, so the SW272U spec table row is the model link.

Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

Not available

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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 warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

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.

Width613.9Height (lowest)451.8Height (highest)591.8Depth274mm(24.2 × 17.8 to 23.3 × 10.8 in)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Dimensions (HxWxD) 451.8-591.8 x 613.9 x 274 mm. The lowest and highest heights come from the 140 mm stand travel. BenQ lists body size only with the shading hood, so no without-stand size is stored.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

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.

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Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

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.

8.6kg(19 lb)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Net Weight 8.6 kg. Cables are not stated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

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.

5.25kg(11.6 lb)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Net Weight (w/o Base) 5.25 kg. Cables are not stated.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

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Box weight

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Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

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.

Internal1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power Supply: Built-in.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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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 Hz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Voltage Rating 100 - 240V. The frequency comes from the Bechtle copy of the datasheet.6Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026Voltage Rating 100V - 240V / 50Hz - 60Hz. The datasheet also gives a pixel pitch of 0.233 mm and an active area of 576.73 x 335.66 mm. Both do not fit a 27 inch 4K 16:9 panel, whose pitch is about 0.155 mm and width about 597 mm, so they are not stored.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

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.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

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200W1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power Consumption (max) 200 W. The page does not say if it includes the 90 W USB-C output.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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.

25.4W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 25.4 W.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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43.2W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 43.2 W.

Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

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.

0.4W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.4 W. BenQ's spec table lists sleep mode as 0.5 W and the November 2023 EU datasheet as 0.3 W. The EU product information sheet is used.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

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.

0.3W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Off mode power demand 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.

F9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for SDR: F.

EU energy class HDR

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G9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for HDR: 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.

25kWh10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Consumption 25 kWh/1000h, energy class F. The HDR figure is not published there.

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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.

TÜV Rheinland Reflection-Free1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Certification: TUV Certificate Anti-Reflection. The overview page words it as TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications.

Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

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.

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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.

Calman Verified, Calman Ready, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated, LightSpace Ready1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Certification: calman verified, Calman Ready, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated. The Software section lists LightSpace Ready.

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.

Quick Start Guide (QSG), Warranty Card, Calibration Report, I/O Cover, Safety Instruction, Shading Hood (landscape and portrait), Hotkey Puck G3, Signal cables: DP1.4, HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.0, USB C (may vary by region), Power cable1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Other Accessories and Signal Cable lines. The PRAD review confirms a power cable and the cables listed in cables_included.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: cables, shading hood with portrait parts, Hotkey Puck, quick start guide and calibration report.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

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.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Type	Count
DisplayPort cable	1
HDMI cable	1
USB-C cable	1
USB Type-A to Type-B cable	1
Power cable	1

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists the signal cables DP1.4, HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.0 and USB C and says they may vary by region. Counts come from the PRAD review.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: one DisplayPort, one HDMI and one USB-C cable, a Type-A to Type-B cable and a power cable.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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.

3years12Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/monitor/sw272u/warranty.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US LCD monitor standard limited warranty: three years from purchase, parts and labor, US and Canada.

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.

Zero bright dot12Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/monitor/sw272u/warranty.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ ZBD Guarantee: a free monitor exchange if even one bright pixel is found during the limited warranty period.

Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv2Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026

www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u.html1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US product page.

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026ASUS US Tech Specs tab. The UK and German tabs carry the same values. The page marks dimensions and weights as estimates that vary by region.

www.benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026BenQ Europe SW272U datasheet, English, document LCD_SW272U_DS_EN_1123.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS PA278QV/PA278QEV Series User Guide, First Edition March 2020, linked from the ASUS support page. PA278QEV is a variant without speakers.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

3842094EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_384209_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product information sheet for model identifier PA278QV, registration 384209. The EPREL API record matches. Model placed on the Union market from 30/03/2020.

14351179EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EPREL registration number 1435117 for model identifier SW272U, supplier BenQ Europe B.V. Placed on the Union market from 21 April 2023.

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