The denomination chosen by ASUS for its model PA278CFRV PROART It is much more than a simple name: it is a declaration of intentions. This combination of letters and numbers so unattractive implies that the screen is not designed so that children do their homework or sail online, but for professionals in the creative sector and video games. To do this, the Taiwanese company has combined high -level solutions with functions aimed at digital artists, designers, developers and photographers.
From the box to the desktop
Hstasted in its packaging the screen already overflows quality and care to detail. Once completely unpacked, we proceed to a Incredibly simple assembly Thanks to an intuitive design that does not require tools. With our own hands we anchor the base adjusting it to its corresponding support, which fits with a click on the back of the screen. Once the assembly is completed, it is time to become familiar with the Ergonomic adjustments: inclination, rotation, pivot and height. All these elements allow you to configure the screen position at complete will. In the functional details chapter, the support also includes a cable management system to maintain the orderly and organized space.
Aesthetically the screen fulfills perfectly, perhaps the only thing that would disappoint the PA278CFRV would be its square buttons, unattractive and marked with small gray squares. But despite their lack of attractiveness, they work very well and insufflate agility to a menus system as intuitive as functional. The monitor presents a Traditional design without frames And when it is off, it will be framed, alone, in a fine line of body to the sides and the upper part, next to the lower panel adorned with a subtle polished texture. When lighting it, an additional frame is visible under the 7 mm wide protective glass.
Use reliability
As for connectivity options, the monitor offers several possibilities. It has an HDMI 2.0 port, Displayport 1.4, DisplayPort 1.4-OT (for chain connection), USB-C with alternative Displayport mode and 96 W energy supply, USB-C 3.2 GEN 1 Download, 3 USB-A 3.2 GEN 1 Download, and 3.5 mm audio output. In this sense, the food support through USB-C (96W) allows the laptop to be loaded while the monitor is used.
The PA278CFRV Proart uses a 10 -bit IPS panel with a 27 -inch diagonal, an 16: 9 -looking ratio and a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels. Its maximum update frequency is 100 Hz, higher than that offered by the PA248CRV at the time (75 Hz), but lower than the PA278CGV (144 Hz). The monitor is also compatible with the frequency of variable update (VRR); According to the manufacturer, The tool is intended for 3D games developers.
The response time indicated by the manufacturer is typical for an IPS panel in a non -gaming monitor: 5 ms (GTG) and although the monitor has not been designed to play, it has a typical gaming function that applies a series of prejustments. In addition to the on -screen menu, you can also customize the monitor behavior by means of the displaywidget center utility, which requires connecting the monitor to a PC via USB. But regardless of the use of any software, your panel should offer the maximum range of colors without limiting any space.
Incredible colors
Specifically, the range of colors completely covers the SRGB space and is 96 % DCI-P3 (87 % adobe RGB), slightly higher than official specifications. The brightness can be adjusted in a range of 8 to 430 cd/m². This is significantly lower than that of conventional desktop monitors, which usually support an approximate minimum of 50 cd/m². At the same time, thanks to ASUS FLICKER-FREE technology, the screen does not flash even at zero, although these low values, at least before, were obtained exclusively by adjusting the brightness by PWM, in which case the screens began to blink significantly. SDR’s maximum brightness is 350 cd/m², enough for very illuminated office spaces.
In summary
The ASUS PROART PA278CFRV is an excellent monitor for professionals that require precision in a reliable, solid and comfortable work tool. In his favor he counts wide color coverage, excellent precision and great connectivity. While its performance is not the most suitable for game sessions, in terms of producing content, it is just what any professional seeks for their work.