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ASUS · IPS · 27"

PA279CRV

3840×2160 · 60 Hz

Overall
78
Work
91
Play
66
Amazon
$399
$399
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall78.1
Work91.3
Play66.0
Refresh36.0
Response40.0
Color100.0
Quality / price39.1

Written analysis

PA279CRV at a glance

The PA279CRV is a 27" IPS monitor at 3840×2160 and 60 Hz. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: productivity, document work, and color-sensitive desktop use where sharpness and office panel class matter.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 78.1, with 91.3 work and 66.0 play. Pixel density is listed at 163 PPI. Typical brightness is 350 nits with a peak of 400 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte (3H). The listed pixel count sits in the high-resolution class used by the work and overall scores.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 99% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit FRC. The work score places it in the productivity class expected for long document, spreadsheet, and coding sessions.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 60 Hz. Response time is listed as 8.90 ms. Input lag is listed as 8.60 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 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 96W; DP Alt Mode), 3 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 (Daisy Chain), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out. Speakers are listed as 2 x 2 W (watts).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 78.1, a strong mainstream result for a primary desktop display.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 39.1. The nearby comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Work / price is 45.8 and play / price is 23.2.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Monitor
PA279CRV
Series
ProArt
Panel maker
AU Optronics
Panel model
M270QAN06.5
Launch price
Amazon price
$399
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2023

Panel

Size
27"
Panel type
IPS
Resolution
3840×2160
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
163 PPI
Brightness
350 nits · peak 400 nits
Contrast
1000:1
Display area
90.16 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte (3H)

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit FRC
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
99.00%
sRGB
100.00%
Adobe RGB
99.00%
NTSC
HDR
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
60 Hz
Response time
8.90 ms
Input lag
8.60 ms
Adaptive sync

Connectivity

Inputs
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 96W; DP Alt Mode), 3 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 (Daisy Chain), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers
2 x 2 W (watts)

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
Yes
Swivel
Yes
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
17.78 W
Max power
Overall
78.1
Work
91.3
Play
66.0
Quality / price
39.1
Work / price
45.8
Play / price
23.2

Additional information

Alternate name
(PA279CRV)
Features
6-axis color adjustment, Adaptive-Sync Technology, Asus ProArt Chroma Tune, Asus ProArt Preset (10 modes), Asus ProArt Palette, CalMAN Verified, Color Accuracy - △E<2, Color Temperature Selection (4 modes), Flicker-free technology, Gamma adjustment, Green Sustainability, Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, QuickFit Plus, Trace Free Technology, VESA MediaSync Display
Accessories
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB Type-C cable (optional), Color pre-calibration report
Amazon warranty
2 Years
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 8.46, 'height': 16.07, 'length': 24.1, 'weight': 18.25}

Extracted notes sit here. Amazon listing copy, when present, is at the bottom of the page.

Amazon

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) LED backlight HDR display with 178° wide-view IPS panel

Wide color gamut with 99% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB coverage

Calman Verified and factory pre-calibrated to Delta E < 2 color accuracy

Extensive connectivity, including DisplayPort over USB-C with 96-watt Power Delivery, DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB hub

3-month Adobe Creative Cloud: Receive complimentary access with the purchase of this product (valid until 8/31/2026)