PA278CV

Written analysis

PA278CV at a glance

The PA278CV is a 27" IPS monitor at 2560×1440 and 75 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.778:1, 16:9. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: everyday work and play where a balanced panel is more important than flagship extras.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 61.4, with 67.9 work and 65.4 play. Pixel density is listed at 109 PPI. Typical brightness is 350 nits with a peak of 380 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte. The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 79% Adobe RGB. Color depth is listed as 8-bit.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 75 Hz. Response time is listed as 5.00 ms. Input lag is listed as 7.00 ms. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode), 4 x USB 3.1 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (out), 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (in), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out. Speakers are listed as 2 x 2 W (watts).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 61.4, a balanced result covering essential office and media use.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 45.5—a balanced value for this class.

Work / price is 50.4 and play / price is 34.0.