Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
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CASUAL GAMING: Poor—5.8/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—4.9/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Good—7.9/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair—6.6/10
RESOLUTION: Very Good—8.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.9/10
CONTRAST: Poor—5.9/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Poor—4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME: Poor—5.9/10
TEXT QUALITY: Very Good—8.0/10
The Asus PA279CRV boasts a 4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS display which is great for detailed images and clear text, making it suitable for digital photo editing with high coverage of color gamuts like sRGB and AdobeRGB. The matte coating and good image clarity further contribute to a pleasant viewing experience for productivity tasks. However, for gaming, it falls short with a lower refresh rate and poor total response time, leading to subpar performance in fast-paced games. It's not optimal for HDR gaming or media consumption due to limited brightness and contrast. Overall, this monitor is a good choice if you prioritize work involving color accuracy over gaming or HDR content. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- High 4K resolution
- Good color accuracy for editing
- Adjustable stand for comfort
- Matte coating reduces glare
Cons
- Poor contrast
- Low peak brightness
- Not suitable for HDR
- Poor refresh rate for gaming
Ratings by Category
Productivity:4.4
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:3.7
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Casual Gaming:3.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $399 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 920:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 17 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 5/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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