ASUS ProArt PA279CV 27" 4K Monitor
A factory-calibrated 4K IPS monitor with USB-C 65W charging that's built for color-critical work — designers and photo editors will find very little to complain about.
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What we like
- Factory calibration with included report — accurate out of the box
- 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 coverage for reliable color work
- USB-C 65W charging handles a MacBook Pro without a separate brick
- Excellent ergonomics: height, tilt, swivel, and pivot all included
- Strong port selection including USB hub and DisplayPort daisy-chaining
Could be better
- No HDR worth speaking of — HDR400 is essentially cosmetic
- Stand footprint is large and eats significant desk real estate
- Color volume falls short for DCI-P3 work — not a wide-gamut panel
Full Review
The ASUS ProArt PA279CV targets a specific buyer: someone who edits photos or designs for web and print, needs accurate color, and doesn’t want to spend $1,000+ to get there. At $630, it largely delivers on that promise.
Color Accuracy
The headline feature is factory calibration, and ASUS backs it up with a calibration report included in the box. Out of the box delta-E averages below 2, which is the threshold most color professionals consider acceptable for production work. Coverage hits 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709, so web design, video color grading for broadcast, and photo editing for print all fall within safe territory. The one gap: DCI-P3 coverage sits around 90%, so if you’re doing cinema-grade color work, you’ll want to look elsewhere.
Connectivity and USB-C Charging
The USB-C implementation is genuinely useful. 65W power delivery is enough to charge a 13” or 14” MacBook Pro at full speed while running the display — one cable replaces your power adapter and video cable. The built-in USB hub adds four USB-A ports downstream, which effectively turns the monitor into a lightweight dock. The Dell UltraSharp U2723DE offers a similar setup with 90W charging and a built-in KVM, which makes it a better pick if you switch between two machines regularly.
Ergonomics and Build
The stand is sturdy and fully adjustable — height range, tilt, swivel, and 90° pivot are all present. The pivot is particularly useful for developers who prefer portrait mode for reading code. The matte anti-glare coating handles bright rooms well without adding much haze. The trade-off is the stand’s footprint: it extends well behind the panel and will crowd a shallow desk. If you’re wall-mounting on a VESA arm, you can skip the stand entirely and reclaim the space.
Who Should Buy This
The PA279CV is the right monitor if you do color-sensitive work — photo editing, graphic design, web UI work — and want accuracy you can trust without a manual calibration session. If you need wide-gamut DCI-P3 coverage for video production, look at the ASUS ProArt PA278CGV or a dedicated wide-gamut panel instead. If you need a KVM switch and higher USB-C wattage, the Dell UltraSharp U2723DE is a closer competitor worth comparing. But for a no-fuss, accurate 4K IPS panel with solid connectivity, the PA279CV is hard to beat at this price.