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The ProArt Display PA278QV 27" 1440p Monitor from ASUS is designed for creative professionals and provides them with the tools they need for color-sensitive work. It's factory calibrated and Calman-certified with a delta E color accuracy rating of less than two and covers 100% of the sRGB and Rec. 709 color spaces. Furthermore, it's built with an IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel for vivid colors, a QHD 2560 x 1440 resolution, a 75 Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync technology, 350 nits brightness, a 1000:1 static contrast ratio, a 5 ms (GtG) response time, and wide 178° viewing angles. Connectivity options include HDMI 1.4, mini DisplayPort, DisplayPort 1.2, and DVI-D. A built-in USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 hub also lets users easily plug-in USB devices and peripherals for quick access.
Balance resolution, refresh rate, and panel type based on your specific needs—gamers need high refresh rates, while creatives need color accuracy. Avoid overspending on extreme resolutions if your computer hardware cannot support driving those pixels. Available from $269.
Computer monitors are highly reliable with a low total cost of ownership. The main ongoing cost is the minor electricity draw during active use and standby mode.
Common Failure Modes
When monitors fail, it is usually due to dead pixels, a failing backlight, or faulty internal power supplies. Modern monitors are generally not considered repairable and are often replaced when they break.
Balance resolution, refresh rate, and panel type based on your specific needs—gamers need high refresh rates, while creatives need color accuracy. Avoid overspending on extreme resolutions if your computer hardware cannot support driving those pixels.
Monitors generally last until the backlight begins to dim or fail. Modern LED and OLED panels offer thousands of hours of screen-on time.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV 27" 1440p Monitor is available at bhphoto, starting at $269.
Computer monitors are highly reliable with a low total cost of ownership. The main ongoing cost is the minor electricity draw during active use and standby mode.
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