Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 |
Max Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
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ASUS 27" 1440P Eye Care Monitor (PB278Q) - QHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI
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Screen Size | 27 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 2560 x 1440 |
Brand | ASUS |
Special Feature | Flicker Free |
Refresh Rate | 50 Hz |
About this item
- Impeccable lifelike visuals with 27” 16:9 2560 x 1440 with 100% sRGB and 178° wide-viewing angle
- ASUS Eye care technology with Flicker free for less Eye fatigue; Ergonomically-designed stand with Tilt,Swivel,Pivot,Height adjustment plus wall-mount capability for comfortable viewing position
- Extensive connectivity with native WQHD content support with HDMI, DisplayPort, and Dual-link DVI
- ASUS-exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale and Splendid Video Intelligence Technology for true ‘what you see is what you get’
- Audio features stereo speakers : 3W x 2 Stereo RMS
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Picture quality | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Brightness | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
For gaming | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Screen quality | 4.6 | — | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.3 |
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display size | 27 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches | — | 27 inches |
resolution | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | 4K UHD 2160p | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p | FHD 1080p |
display technology | LED | LCD | — | LCD | LCD | — |
hardware interface | hdmi, vga, displayport | hdmi, displayport | hdmi, displayport, usb c | displayport, hdmi | hdmi, displayport | hdmi, vga |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 170 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | VESA mountable (100 x 100mm) | Wall Mount | Desk Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Series | LED Display PB278Q 27 inch |
Item model number | PB278Q |
Item Weight | 19.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 21.74 x 8.58 x 25.31 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21.74 x 8.58 x 25.31 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
ASIN | B009C3M7H0 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 6, 2012 |
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #205,104 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,160 in Computer Monitors |
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Designed for Work and Play
ASUS PB278Q is uniquely designed for work and play. The 27" WQHD resolution with panel packs extra multitasking space to fit more windows and projects on-screen. PB258Q features ASUS EyeCare Technology allowing you to work and play for longer periods of time without eyestrain.
Features at a Glance
- 27" WQHD 2560 x 1440 Resolution
- IPS Panel for 178° wide viewing angles and 100% sRGB color gamut
- HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D and VGA (D-Sub) Connectivity
- VESA Mount Compatible for Wall and Monitor Arm Mounts
- ASUS EyeCare Technology
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More is BetterFeaturing a 27” WQHD 2560 x 1440 panel with 109 pixels per inch giving you the benefits of greater image detail and up to 77% more onscreen desktop space than standard Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays. These minor details add up to give you a major productivity/ in-game advantage. |
IPS TechnologyASUS PB278Q gives you superior images with lifelike colors thanks to 100% sRGB color gamut. The IPS panel provides wide 178-degree viewing angles for minimal distortion and color shift even when you're viewing it from extreme angles. |
Splendid Video ModesSplendid Video Intelligence Technology enhances color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness to provide optimal viewing. 6 preset video modes (Scenery, Theater, Game, Night View, sRGB and Standard) can be selected via onboard monitor menu. |
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ASUS EyeCare Flicker-Free TechnologyFlicker is caused by the rapid on/off cycle of the LED backlight as it tried to maintain the brightness of the display. It constantly bombards the eye with varying levels of brightness which causes fatigue and strain as your eye tries to adjust. Certified flicker-free by TUV Rheinland laboratories, the PB278Q removes onscreen flicker by using Smart Dynamic Backlight Adjustment. |
Ergonomic StandThe PB278Q also has an ergonomically-designed stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment so you can always find that ideal viewing position. |
VESA MountableThe PB278Q is VESA mountable (100 x 100mm) with an easily detachable base. This flexibility is accented by its slim design and clean look, making it an unobtrusive placement wherever desired. |
ASUS Warranty
All ASUS Monitors come with a 3-Year warranty and ASUS Rapid Replacement service offering free 2-way cross-shipping that swaps any verified defective monitor with a replacement before you send it back.
PCMag's Reader's Choice Award Winner
No one would go wrong buying an Asus PC display of any size. Furthermore, ASUS was named winner of PCMag Reader's Choice Award for Computer Monitors.
*Reprinted from pcmag with permission. 2015 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Product Description
Delivering four times the pixel resolution of HD, The 27-inch ASUS PB278Q Pls LED WQHD monitor has a 2560 by 1440 resolution that brings incredible definition to your games, videos, and everything else you do. It's complemented with a host of user-centric features and a fully-adjustable design to make doing what you want easier than ever before.
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ASUS PB278Q PLS LED WQHD Monitor
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
PB278Q PLS LED WQHD Monitor
From Concept to Creation: Precision to the Finest Detail
Delivering four times the pixel resolution of HD, the 27-inch ASUS PB278Q is a 2560 by 1440 Wide Quad High Definition (WQHD) monitor that brings incredible definition to your games, videos, and everything else you do. The PLS panel enables more pristine image quality with a 178-degree viewing angle to easily share what’s on screen with others. Featuring 100% reproduction in the sRGB color space and ASUS QuickFit that overlays commonly-used print formats on screen, this feature-filled monitor lets you design detailed graphics with precise color accuracy. What’s more, the PB278Q supports the latest display connectivity for WQHD visuals with HDMI 1.4*, DisplayPort 1.2, and Dual-link DVI ports. Complementing its high-definition visuals, it’s built with two 3-watt speakers for high-quality audio playback. For enhanced ergonomics and comfort, the PB278Q features full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments to suit your preferred viewing angle. Experience the true-to-life visuals that will reset your expectations of monitor capabilities.
Wide Quad High Definition
Delivering four times the pixel resolution of HD, the 27-inch ASUS PB278Q is a 2560 by 1440 Wide Quad High Definition (WQHD) monitor that brings incredible definition to your games, videos, and everything else you do.
PLS Panel
The PLS panel provides an ultra-wide 178-degree viewing angle and a superior matrice design compared to other panels for enhanced definition and detail.
Extensive Connectivity
The PB278Q supports the latest display connectivity for up to 2560 by 1440 WQHD resolution with HDMI 1.4*, DisplayPort 1.2, and Dual-link DVI ports.
Ergonomic Design
For enhanced ergonomics and comfort, the PB278Q features full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments to suit your preferred viewing angle.
Advanced OSD Controls
Along with easy-to-use navigation, contrast ratio, and ultra-fast input switching controls, the ASUS QuickFit feature overlays commonly-used print formats on screen to easily preview photos and documents in their actual sizes without having to print.
Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
ASUS Splendid optimizes color and image fidelity and corrects sharpness, color and contrast to produce enhanced visuals. Five preset modes selected via the Splendid hotkey on the front bezel.
Key Features
- 27-inch 2560x1440 WQHD PLS LED panel delivers four times the resolution of HD and a 178-degree viewing angle
- 100% sRGB color reproduction for true color definition
- Extensive connectivity via HDMI 1.4*, DisplayPort 1.2, and Dual-link DVI for native support up to WQHD resolution
- 80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio dynamically adjusts between black and white for sharper and brighter visuals
- Two 3-watt speakers for high-quality audio playback
- VESA mountable design and 4-way ergonomic adjustments enable pivot, height, swivel, and tilt adjustments
- Advanced OSD controls and QuickFit provides easy monitor control and commonly-used layout formats directly on screen for more accurate sizing without printing
- 3 year system warranty, 3 year panel warranty, 1 year Zero Bright Dot guarantee, ASUS Rapid Replacement
Specifications
- Panel Type: PLS panel
- Panel Size: 27-inch Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio)
- True Resolution: 2560x1440
- Color Saturation: 100% (sRGB)
- Pixel Pitch: 0.233mm
- Brightness(Max): 300 cd/m2
- Contrast Ratio (Max): 80,000,000:1
- Display Color: 16.7 million
- Viewing Angle (CR>=10): 178°(H)/178°(V)
- Response Time: 5ms (Gray-to-Gray)
- Video Features:
- Splendid Video Preset Modes (5 modes)
- Color Temperature (4 modes)
- HDCP Support
- Support Gamma 2.2 & 1.8
- QuickFit (4 modes)
- Splendid Video Preset Modes (5 modes)
- Convenient Hotkey:
- Splendid Video Preset Mode Selection
- Auto Adjustment
- Brightness Adjustment
- Input Selection
- QuickFit
- Splendid Video Preset Mode Selection
- Signal Input: HDMI 1.4/ DisplayPort 1.2, Dual-link DVI, and D-Sub
- PC Audio Input: 5 mm Mini-jack
- AV Audio Input: HDMI 1.4
- Earphone Jack: 3.5 mm mini-jack
- Analog Signal Frequency: 24 ~ 89kHz(H)/ 50 ~ 75 Hz(V)
- Digital Signal Frequency: 24 ~ 89KHz(H)/ 50 ~ 75 Hz(V)
- Power Consumption: Normal <60 W ; Power Saving Mode ≤ 0.5 W; Power off mode: 0.5 W (hard switch)
- Chassis Colors: Black
- Tilt: -5-degress ~ + 20-degrees
- Swivel: +60-degrees ~ -60-degrees
- Pivot: 90-degrees (clockwise)
- Height Adjustment: 0 ~ 120mm
- VESA Wall Mounting: 100mm x 100mm
- Security: Kensington Lock
- Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 25.3x21.7x8.6–inches
- Weight (estimated): 19.4 lbs
- Regulation Approval: Energy Star, TCO 5.2, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, ISO9241-307, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, PSE, J-MOSS, RoHS, Windows 7 WHQL
What's in the Box
- ASUSPB278Q PLS LED WQHD Monitor
- Dual-link DVI Cable
- VGA Cable
- HDMI Cable
- Audio Cable
- DisplayPort Cable
- Power Cord
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
* 2560x1440 WQHD resolution supported with select graphics cards only. Check graphic card information for support details.
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Customers like the quality, appearance, sharpness and value of the monitor. They mention that the panel itself is great, the colors look great and the matte finish eliminates all glare. They also appreciate the value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on brightness, color, and sound quality.
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Customers like the quality of the monitor. They say that the display is very high quality, the panel itself is great, and the build quality is adequate. The monitor has a really good stand and does a decent job when in lower than native resolution. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and recommend it to others.
"...The height of the monitor is fully adjustable with quite a large range...." Read more
"...Evidently so.The monitor does have a really good stand, with just enough friction and weight to hold it nicely into place, while still..." Read more
"...No reflections*The Semi-Glossy panel is not dull or patchy. It's a nice mix of matte and glossy finish.*..." Read more
"...Bottom line, this is a phenomenal monitor for gaming and as a second monitor for your PC/Mac...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the monitor. They mention that the resolution was perfect and necessary for a 27" monitor, with a pixel density adequate enough. The picture is very clear and crisp, with colors popping. The screen is super bright, and the pixel pitch is so small that anti-aliasing is really not needed at such a high resolution. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sharp picture quality of the product.
"...The colors and clarity of the screen is super bright, and crisp. If I could rate it a 10 I would...." Read more
"...Images look sharp and great. It runs at 2560x1440 resolution, exactly matching the maximum possible resolution of dual-link DVI...." Read more
"...4. The resolution was perfect and necessary for a 27" monitor - 2560x14405...." Read more
"...This monitor looks GOOD. The picture is very clear and crisp, the colors pop and it's a really enjoyable visual experience...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the monitor. They mention that the colors look great, the matte finish eliminates all glare, and the design is ok. They also appreciate the 100% RGB color configuration and the perfect balance between matte and glossy. They are also happy with the contrast in the games and that it exceeds their expectations on color delivery.
"...All I can say is you will love the look and feel of this monitor. You will definitely get your money's worth if you buy this monitor...." Read more
"...That is exactly what the ASUS did for me. It exceeded my expectations on color delivery and accuracy straight out the box...." Read more
"...This monitor looks GOOD. The picture is very clear and crisp, the colors pop and it's a really enjoyable visual experience...." Read more
"...For my CAD work everything looks great, and I find that I feel much better after a long day of looking at this screen that I had with my old monitor..." Read more
Customers like the value of the monitor. They say it's an excellent monitor for the price, and it'd be a recommended monitor from price to quality.
"...It's not a big deal, but this is a decently priced monitor.Overall - great monitor...." Read more
"...lovely display that seems color accurate, nice resolution, and a good price point...." Read more
"...It's really big!* Light weight.* Good price.* Did I mention it's big?Cons:*..." Read more
"...is probably one of the best monitors you can purchase at a very reasonable price. The monitor arrived without any flaws...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the monitor to be easy. They mention that it's plug and play, looks simple, and the RMA process was quick and painless. The monitor has a vesa mount and is able to fit any height, angle, and single thumb screw. The OSD is easy to use to change settings, and cable management is easy.
"...Easy to assemble*3 Year warrantyCONS:*..." Read more
"...Stand does all the motions you'd want and is easy to put togetherCons:-------..." Read more
"...It was GREAT! Setup took all of 10 minutes (most of that was unpacking). I noticed no dead pixels or strange bleeding of any kind on this unit...." Read more
"...The OSD is easy to use to change settings. For best photos I suggest one set sharpness, brightness and contrast to 100%. Saturation and hue to 50%...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that the ergonomics are good, the display is bright, and response is perfectly acceptable. There is zero glare, and the monitor makes the models glow. However, some customers have reported that there's some backlight bleed. The blue light filter adjustment darkens the screen too much for their liking.
"...The colors and clarity of the screen is super bright, and crisp. If I could rate it a 10 I would...." Read more
"...The non-glare coating (as opposed to a true matte screen) also works well...." Read more
"...to look better if I set the brightness to about 70, but this is so bright that I start getting a headache within a few minutes...." Read more
"...- Mine appears to be fine, no dead pixels, no backlight issues, no smudges behind the coating, so the panel itself is great, however the BACK..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the monitor. Some mention that it has very good colors, wider viewing angles, and smoother color, while others say that the color is off and the true blacks are too washed out. The contrast is fine, but the true colors are too bright and the monitor has a distinct green cast.
"...at their workplaces, I look at my photos and I can see how the color is off. this also happens when I order prints and receive them...." Read more
"...Here's Why:1. The PLS panels produces better blacks than the IPS panels (which is very necessary for photo editing)2...." Read more
"...Spyder, I got a reasonable match, but noticed that the iMac color gradations were smoother, and not surprisingly, the ASUS looked a little sharper...." Read more
"...Onscreen menu OSD whatever, can be adjusted with BUTTONS! on panel, actual buttons. My other monitors..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the monitor. Some mention that the sound is fine, not audiophile quality, and the built-in speaker is good enough for audio conferencing. However, others say that the speakers are awful and the sound was a little more dynamic.
"...Well if I had to nick-pick it would have to be the speakers are not as good as the standard iMac's speakers but that does not apply to me since I..." Read more
"...One of my favorite features of the monitor is the built in speaker. This is no lousy speaker, it is actually quite loud and pretty clear!..." Read more
"...The built-in speakers are boomy sounding when listening to music, but work darn good for watching videos...." Read more
"...I give it only 4 stars because for the price, it's lacking a few things like decent speakers (don't go very loud and are muffled to the rear) and..." Read more
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I bought 2 of these cable to hook up from the monitors display port and the other end of the cable hooks up to my Thunderport ports in the back of my iMac. I had the option of using either the DVI which i could have used I suppose but would have needed to buy a cable adapter for the TB port, so I felt the cable from amazon would work better in my case. There were options as well to hook up via HDMI or Analog if one choose to use that, Personally I would not. This monitor does has speakers but I was not interested in the speakers as I have surround sound hooked up to my iMac already so I turned the sound option off on these monitors. The speakers were not that great and I did not buy them for the sound but rather the picture quality and resolution. It has easy to press physical buttons on the bottom of the monitor and the reason I like physical buttons is you know when you press them rather than the ones on other monitors that are touch sensitive and sometimes on those models you can't tell when you press them or not. You will know if you press these buttons on this monitor.
All I can say is you will love the look and feel of this monitor. You will definitely get your money's worth if you buy this monitor. Are there any Con's to this monitor? Well if I had to nick-pick it would have to be the speakers are not as good as the standard iMac's speakers but that does not apply to me since I have surround sound on my system, though iMac speakers sounds great. These monitor speakers are not that great. If you have any questions on this monitor, please feel free to ask here on amazon. This is 5 out of 5 Stars for me!
There's a major usability quirk, though. Whenever your video signal is interrupted for any reason, even if it's for a small fraction of a second, the monitor automatically switches to a different video input!
This is frustrating, because I use a DVI switchbox, and every time I switch sources, the monitor flipped to VGA! The only workaround is to standardize on only one input source. Don't ever plug more than one input into this monitor at the same time.
I eventually used a second monitor for VGA, to work around this problem. I used Asus tech support and they said there was no way to turn off this "feature", unfortunately.
This monitor also forces you to wait through an ASUS "splash screen" every time you turn the monitor on. That gets rather old. I don't need to sit through an "Inspiring Innovation - Persistent Perfection" mini-commercial every time! It gets annoying having to wait. There's also no way to turn off this "feature".
If the video input is interrupted for a slightly longer period of time (assuming you have only one video connection plugged in), the monitor will turn itself off. Guess what, no way to turn this "feature" off either! How frustrating. Whenever my computer goes into low-power mode from being left unattended for a while, I have to manually turn the monitor on again, by pressing the power button, it won't just come back on again when the video signal is resumed. And then there's the mini-commercial again!
I wish the thing would just sit on the video source that I had selected, permanently, and never change, and never turn itself off. Would it be too hard for Asus to do this? Evidently so.
The monitor does have a really good stand, with just enough friction and weight to hold it nicely into place, while still allowing it to be set to a variety of angles and rotations to suit your needs. I can rotate it 90 degrees, in order to use it in vertical mode, which is great for coding. Unfortunately, it only rotates in one direction, to the right. It's exactly the wrong direction from what would be needed in order to lift the video cables to a nice easy angle for access! I wish they had chosen to make the monitor rotate in the opposite direction instead, or better yet, allow it to rotate 180 degrees to allow choice of direction.
Although this monitor is nice and big, the cables connect at a surprisingly tight angle. It would have been nice if Asus would have positioned the connectors at a more friendly angle, perhaps with a shield at the back to cover them up. Instead, Asus tries to hide the cables from sight by making them cram in at an awkward 90 degree angle behind another bend. This is not the greatest design, and it's probably bad for the cables over time, because they have to be bent in order to fit.
Asus does include cables, though. In addition to the power cord, you get 1 video cord of each type: VGA, DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. The included DVI cable is dual-link, so it will work at the maximum resolution of this monitor.
Also, the description said that it came with speakers built-in. I don't see any holes in the monitor where the speakers would be. Maybe they're sealed up entirely in the plastic? I don't use any video cables with audio (I use only DVI and VGA video), so can't test this.
I wouldn't use this monitor for sound. There's no convenient volume control, you have to go through the menus just to access the volume control, so using it every day for sound would be a pain. There's no headphone jack on the front, either, which would have been nice to have.
Another nice thing would have been a built-in USB hub in the monitor, as many monitors have. Considering Asus is known for throwing in all sorts of silly features and gimmicks, in order to distinguish themselves, this is a rather surprising omission.
Don't let the negative tone of this review get you the wrong idea. I'm still rather happy with this monitor, it's a great step up from what I used to have. I'm just pointing out its quirks, in hopes that somebody at Asus will read this and make the next monitor even better.
Josh
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And a couple of the answers to questions are wrong. It does have an HDMI port. We are connected with HDMI.
My favourite thing is the swivel action. It's quick and easy to turn these monitors making my setup (one vertical one horizontal) ideal. I would recommend this to anyone looking for good 27-inch 1440p monitor.
ASUS is a fantastic company and their warranty is amazing. Had another monitor's HDMI input stop working after two and a half years. Went online and put in a warranty request. They provided the shipping information and set up a pickup date with the shipper for me. All I had to do was package it up(used the original box) and wait til the shipping company came to pick it up. Had a brand new monitor back within a week tops. Will continue to buy ASUS in the future for my monitors and wont be looking elsewhere!
What stands out about this monitor is that it comes with all the cables you might need. VGA, yup. HDMI, yup, DVI, yup, Display Port, yup. You can of course always buy that stuff and often cheaply if you get them online but it's still nice not to have to make a second trip to the store in case you don't already have them. I was also impressed that this monitor comes with a height adjustable stand. It is the first monitor I have bought to have one. Again, not a must have, but it is touches like that that make you feel good about your purchase.
If I have a complaint it is that I don't like the button placements along the bottom edge. I would rather touch sensors on the front or buttons on the side.
As a plus and minus, the diplay has a built in speaker because of HDMI; however, that speaker is pretty terrible. It is not very powerful and doesn't have good clarity. If you are in a pinch and that is all you have, well it is better than not having sound...