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2016-12-05T02:57:30

Rated 3 out of 5

You get what you pay for

This monitor was a replacement for my 6.5 years old Dell U2209WA aimed mainly for photo-editing. Although a nice device in general, there are several noticeable caveats such as (1) uneven brightness and color from dark/yellowish on the left to bright/white on the right; (2) somewhat dull colors compared to my old Dell U2209WA; (3) I was not able to calibrate it evenly across the spectrum of the darkness; (4) flickering which does not bother me but may be a problem for some users; (5) very limited options in the OSD menu which do not allow much flexibility in manual calibration. The bottom line: Pros: - Large size; - Resolution; - Sharpness; - 100% sRGB. Cons: - Uneven brightness, colors and gamma; - Dull colors; - Reduced options in OSD menu.

Ivan K.

2014-03-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent monitor w/ a lot of inputs

I use this as an external monitor to my 2008 Macbook Pro. Using the displayport I can max out the resolution at 2560x1440. The colors are vibrant and streaming videos on it is great! There are a few inputs on this monitor, which is great as I'll probably hook up a PS4 to it. Also, the monitor has a built in speaker, which I didn't even realize till I was installing the monitor. It's not very powerful, but it helps me since my laptop speakers are blown.

RON D.

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About ASUS PB278Q

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Excellent monitor w/ a lot of inputs

By RON D.

I use this as an external monitor to my 2008 Macbook Pro. Using the displayport I can max out the resolution at 2560x1440. The colors are vibrant and streaming videos on it is great! There are a few inputs on this monitor, which is great as I'll probably hook up a PS4 to it. Also, the monitor has a built in speaker, which I didn't even realize till I was installing the monitor. It's not very powerful, but it helps me since my laptop speakers are blown.

The ASUS PB278Q 27" Widescreen LED Backlit LCD Monitor is a professional grade high definition monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution on a 16:9 display. This WQHD (Wide Quad High Definition) display gives you 77% more desktop space than a full HD screen allowing you to spread out your work. You have the ability to utilize the QuickFit Virtual Scale to preview photos and videos on the screen in their actual size ensuring you can keep your photos true to life on this large display. With a sharper image and 5ms response time you get clearer, smoother picture quality.

Connect your PB278Q to a variety of devices with a variety of ports including a DisplayPort, D-Sub port, Dual-Link DVI port and an HDMI port. You can also take advantage of the built-in 3W speakers for audio enjoyment while playing games or watching movies. Viewing this monitor is made easier with 178deg. horizontal and vertical viewing angles, as well as tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments for increased comfort.

ASUS PB278Q Features

  • The PB278Q WQHD monitor features a PLS, LED-backlit panel that provides 109 pixels per inch (PPI), resulting in high quality 2560 x 1440 visuals-equaling four times the resolution of standard 720p sets
  • The screen's 109PPI density means there are 109 RGB matrices within one inch. Generally, the more pixels a display has, the more lighting those pixels require to achieve the best visuals
  • The ASUS PB278Q features a PLS panel which provides an ultra-wide 178deg. viewing angle on both horizontal and vertical planes, thereby minimizing onscreen color shift even when viewed from extreme angles
  • The PB278Q features a host of connectivity options that include HDMI, DisplayPort and dual-link DVI for the native WQHD, plus D-sub for full HD 1080p content transmission. Twin built-in 3W speakers provide quality audio for a completely immersive home theater experience
  • With 80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio and 300cd/m2 brightness, the PB278Q enhances display contrast and sharpness by adjusting backlight luminance to achieve the deepest black tones and brightest whites, resulting in clear visuals that truly come to life
  • ASUS includes its exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale feature with the PB278Q, allowing you to preview photos and documents on-screen in their actual size prior to printing
  • Splendid Video Intelligence Technology adjusts display parameters accordingly to ensure color accuracy and image fidelity. Six preset modes (scenery, theater, sRGB, standard and two user-customizable modes) can be quickly selected via a designated hotkey
  • The PB278Q offers a highly ergonomic and smart design that comes with tilt, pivot, swivel and height adjustments to ensure an always-comfortable viewing and usage experience. Its smart cable management further promotes clutter-free spaces for work and enjoyment

Key Features

  • The screen's 109PPI density means there are 109 RGB matrices within one inch
  • The ASUS PB278Q features a PLS panel which provides an ultra-wide 178deg
  • The PB278Q offers a highly ergonomic and smart design that comes
  • ASUS includes its exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale feature
  • Features a host of connectivity options that include HDMI
  • Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

What's in the box:

  • ASUS PB278Q 27" Widescreen LED Backlit LCD Monitor
  • Dual-Link DVI Cable
  • VGA Cable
  • Audio Cable
  • Power Cord
  • DisplayPort Cable
  • HDMI Cable
  • ASUS 1 Year Warranty (North America)