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ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV vs LG UltraFine 27UP650K-W

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  • 38 different values
  • 55 known for one only
  • 22 the same
  • 49 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 163.2ppiLG is 54.4 ppi higher.
  2. Refresh rateA: 75HzB: 60HzASUS is 15 Hz higher.
  3. ContrastA: 1,000:1B: 1,200:1LG is 1.2 times higher.
  4. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21.6WB: 25.6WASUS is 4 W lower.
  5. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 400nitsLG is 50 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A75Hz
BNot listed

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
B5.6kg
Weight without stand
A4.7kg
B3.8kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W

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.
UltraFine1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Marketed as the LG UltraFine monitor family. Spec table product name is UHD, year Y24.
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.
27UP650K-W, 27UP650K-W.AEK, 27UP650K-W.AEU2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG Germany product name 27UP650K-W.AEU. The same page lists AMD FreeSync as Nein, so no adaptive-sync technology is stored.3Maker product pagelg.com/uk/support/product/lg-27UP650K-W.AEKRead 16 October 2026LG UK support page for 27UP650K-W.AEK. The LG UK support page for 27UP650K-W.AEU lists the same documents.
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.
88060963666607Retailer pageshop.mdpcloud.com/lg-27up650k-w-27-4k-1436618Read 16 October 2026Retailer EAN 8806096366660 for 27UP650K-W. Its EPREL link points to registration 2184363. The retailer's contrast and pixel size rows are not used.
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.
Not available
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 pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG UK lists the monitor with Buy Now and stock alert buttons.
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Not available
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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.
Not available
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.
Not available
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.
GB, EU1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG United Kingdom page for 27UP650K-W. LG Germany lists the same model as 27UP650K-W.AEU.
Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PA278QV/PA278QV_English.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary p 3-10: Colors Black.
White9Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/49396Read 16 October 2026Listing title ends with White. The LG UK page title ends with Black, which describes the bezel, since the stand and back are white in LG's photos.
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.
Creator1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG files it under UHD 4K and 5K monitors. The page markets 4K HDR gaming and DCI-P3 colour, and LG's FAQ says these monitors suit photo, video and graphic work. Stored as creator.

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)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Resolution 2560x1440.
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 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 pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026
Pixel density
108.8ppi
163.2ppi
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.
0.1554mm1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 0.1554 x 0.1554 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.
Not available
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.
No8Retailer pagepricespy.ie/product.phpRead 16 October 2026Retailer spec: Panel design Flat. The same page lists FreeSync as supported, which LG Germany does not, so no adaptive-sync technology is stored.
Curvature radius
Not available
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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.
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Glare1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Display Surface, verbatim.
Not available
Touchscreen
No6Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_90LM05L1-B03370.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same sheet: Pantalla tactil: no.
Not available

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 pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
IPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Panel Type: IPS.
Backlight
Not available
Not available
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
Panel part number
M270KCJ-L5B7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Innolux M270KCJ-L5B, as above.
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
RGB stripe7Measurementpcmonitors.info/reviews/asus-pa278qvRead 15 October 2026Review: standard RGB stripe, with no text fringing concerns.
Not available
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.
10bits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Colour Bit: 10bit (8bit+FRC).4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Product specification: Color Depth 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.
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).
FRC1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Colour Bit: 10bit (8bit+FRC), so 10 supported bits 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 billion1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Depth (Number of Colors): 1.07B, stored as 1.07 billion.
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.
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
95%1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Color Gamut (Typ.) DCI-P3 95% (CIE1976). No minimum is stated. No sRGB or Adobe RGB figure is published.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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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 pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Features: Color Calibrated in Factory YES.
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.
Not available
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.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Accessory: Calibration Report (Paper) YES.
Hardware calibration support
Not available
No2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG Germany spec table: HW-Kalibrierung Nein.
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.
1,200:11Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Contrast Ratio 1000:1 minimum and 1200:1 typical. The typical value is 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.
400nits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Brightness (Typ.) 400 cd/m2. Window size and mode are not stated.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
320nits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Brightness (Min.) 320 cd/m2.
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
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HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
Not available
HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Features: HDR 10 YES.
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 4001Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Features: VESA DisplayHDR DisplayHDR 400.2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG Germany page title and key features: 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°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Viewing Angle (CR>=10) 178 degrees (R/L).
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 pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Viewing Angle (CR>=10) 178 degrees (U/D).

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.
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native60Hz8-bit, 4:4:460Hz
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate (Max.) 60 Hz. Detail rows come from the manual.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Product specification for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K: Max Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz. The DisplayPort preset table lists 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz as the DP preferred timing, with no bit depth or chroma stated. The HDMI preset table lists 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz with HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color On. The Deep Color table for 4K at 59.94 and 60 Hz lists YCbCr 4:4:4 and RGB 4:4:4 at 8 bit, and YCbCr 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 at 8 and 10 bit. Rows are stored for 8-bit 4:4:4, 10-bit 4:2:2 and 10-bit 4:2:0. With Deep Color Off, HDMI only gives 4K at 30 Hz.
Max refresh rate
75Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
75Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
60Hz
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).
60Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate (Max.) 60 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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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.
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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.
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
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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.
Not available
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.
5ms1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Response Time 5ms (GtG at Faster).
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Not available
Faster, Fast, Normal, Off4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Settings > Picture > Game Adjust > Response Time: Faster, Fast, Normal, Off. Setting Faster may cause image sticking.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Features: Flicker Safe YES.
Black frame insertion
Not available
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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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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.
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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.
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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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)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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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.
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
TypeVersionCount
HDMI2.02
DisplayPort1.41
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Connectivity: HDMI YES (2ea), DisplayPort YES (1ea), DP Version 1.4. The HDMI version is on the LG Germany page. The page lists no USB-C.2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG Germany accessory line: DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI (2.0) and a 3.5 mm jack.
HDMI ports
1
2
DisplayPort ports
2
1
Highest HDMI version
1.4
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
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.
No1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB-C NO and USB-C (Data Transmission) NO.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
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.
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
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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.
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
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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.
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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.
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3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Earphone Jack: Yes.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Headphone output 3-pole (Sound Only).
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.
No1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026A 3-pole sound-only jack has no microphone contact.
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

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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).
No7Retailer pageshop.mdpcloud.com/lg-27up650k-w-27-4k-1436618Read 16 October 2026Retailer spec: Speakers No. The LG spec table lists no speakers.
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 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.
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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.
110mm4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Adjusting the Stand Height: max 110.0 mm for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K.
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°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Display Position Adjustments Tilt/Height/Pivot. Angles come from the manual.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Adjusting the Angle: -5 to 20 degrees for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K. Stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.
Swivel
Left90°Right90°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Swivel: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Left0°Right0°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Display Position Adjustments list Tilt, Height and Pivot only, so swivel is stored as none.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/techspecRead 15 October 2026Pivot: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise90°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Display Position Adjustments list pivot. The manual says it rotates 90 degrees clockwise.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Pivot Feature: the monitor rotates 90 degrees clockwise. Auto Pivot is not supported.
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.
Yes4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Installing on the Wall: remove the stand by doing the stand attachment in reverse.
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 pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mountable 100 x 100 mm.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Wall Mount 100 x 100 mm, M4 x L10 screws, four screws.
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.
Yes4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Using the Kensington Lock: the connector is at the back of the monitor.
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.
Joystick4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026A joystick button at the bottom of the monitor opens and navigates the menu.
Desktop software
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LG Switch1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026The page names the LG Switch app. The support page also lists OnScreen Control and Dual Controller.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026The manual's software section names LG Switch as a recommended program.
User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, FPS picture mode, RTS picture mode1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table features: Black Stabiliser and Dynamic Action Sync. FPS and RTS picture modes are in the manual.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Picture modes FPS and RTS, a Black Stabilizer setting and the Response Time setting. The FreeSync setting is marked as depending on the model.

OLED care

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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.
Width613.5Height (lowest)459.3Height (highest)569.3Depth239.3mm(24.2 × 18.1 to 22.4 × 9.4 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 613.5 x 569.3 x 239.3 mm with the stand up and 613.5 x 459.3 x 239.3 mm with the stand down. The manual states 613.5 x 569.3 x 239.3 mm. The 110 mm travel agrees with the manual. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Specification table for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K: with stand 613.5 x 569.3 x 239.3 mm, without stand 613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 mm.
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.
Width613.5Height363.5Depth45.4mm(24.2 × 14.3 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 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.
5.6kg(12.3 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Weight with Stand 5.6 kg. Cables are not stated. The LG Germany page shows the size and weight rows with scrambled labels.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Weight without packaging 5.6 kg for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K.
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.
3.8kg(8.4 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Weight without Stand 3.8 kg.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Weight without packaging, without stand 3.8 kg.
Box dimensions
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Width694Height496Depth212mm(27.3 × 19.5 × 8.3 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Dimension in Shipping (W x H x D) 694 x 496 x 212 mm.
Box weight
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9kg(19.8 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Weight in Shipping 9.0 kg.

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 adapter1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power: External Power (Adapter).
Adapter rating
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48W1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: DC Output 48W (19V / 2.53A).
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 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: AC Input 100~240V (50/60Hz).
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.
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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.
25.6W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2184363_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 25.6 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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45.6W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2184363_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 45.6 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.
0.5W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2184363_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Standby mode power demand 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.
0.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2184363_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.
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2184363_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for SDR: F.
EU energy class HDR
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G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2184363_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.
26kWh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 16 October 2026EU energy label for 27UP650K: 26 kWh per 1000 h.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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46kWh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 16 October 2026EU energy label for 27UP650K: 46 kWh per 1000 h.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Power adapter, Power cord, HDMI cable (white, 1.5 m), DisplayPort cable, Calibration report (paper)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Accessory: Adapter YES, Power Cord YES, HDMI YES (white, 1.5 m), Display Port YES, Calibration Report (Paper) YES.
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.
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
Type
HDMI cable (white, 1.5 m)
DisplayPort cable
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Accessory: HDMI white 1.5 m and Display Port. Counts and the DisplayPort cable length are not stated.

Warranty

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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.
1year5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2184363_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 1 year, EU.
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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