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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Build Quality
    4. Ergonomics
    5. Stand
    6. Display
    7. Controls
    8. In The Box
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Brightness
    4. HDR Brightness
    5. Horizontal Viewing Angle
    6. Vertical Viewing Angle
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    10. Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    11. SDR Color Gamut
    12. HDR Color Gamut
    13. HDR Color Volume
    14. Text Clarity
    15. Reflections
    16. Gradient
    17. SDR Color Volume
  6. Motion
    1. Refresh Rate
    2. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    3. VRR Motion Performance
    4. Refresh Rate Compliance
    5. Response Time @ 60Hz
    6. CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
    7. Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    8. CAD @ 120Hz
    9. Response Time @ 120Hz
    10. CAD @ 60Hz
    11. Response Time @ 60Hz
    12. Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    13. VRR Flicker
    14. Image Flicker
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Resolution
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Photos
    6. Video And Audio Ports
    7. USB
    8. macOS Compatibility
  8. Features
    1. Additional Features
    2. On-Screen Display (OSD)
  9. Comments

ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV vs Dell S2721QS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
Dell S2721QS

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated May 31, 2024 06:24 PM

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ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Picture
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  1. Recommended in 5 articles:
  2. Best 4k
  3. Budget
  4. Office
  5. Programming
  6. Dell

Variants

  • ProArt Display PA278QV (27")
  • S2721QS (27")

Our Verdict

ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV

Dell S2721QS

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV and the Dell S2721QS are both great productivity monitors. The main difference is that the ASUS has a 1440p resolution, while the Dell is 4k. The ASUS has USB ports, and its faster 75Hz refresh rate provides a slightly more responsive desktop experience. On the other hand, the Dell has a Picture-in-Picture mode and supports HDR.

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