Best Overall
ASUS
SetupArc9.3
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
A 4K/240Hz QD-OLED that's exceptional for gaming and doubles as a stunning creative display.
- Screen Size32"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate240 Hz
Price
$950–$1,100
Best for Creators
Desk Setup · Monitors
ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
8.6Score
$399
Best price at Amazon
99% Adobe RGB/DCI-P3, factory calibration and USB-C 96W at a value price — a lot of creator monitor for the money.
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Creative WorkVideo EditingProductivityMac compatibility
Quick verdict
99% Adobe RGB/DCI-P3, factory calibration and USB-C 96W at a value price — a lot of creator monitor for the money.
Best for
Creative WorkVideo EditingProductivityMac compatibility
Why we like it
The ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV is a 27-inch 3840×2160 IPS monitor covering 99% Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3, factory-calibrated to Delta E < 2 and Calman Verified, with 10-bit color, USB-C (DisplayPort + 96W) and DisplayPort daisy-chaining. Based on specifications and current third-party testing, it's one of the best value 4K editing monitors, especially for Mac creatives.
- 27" 4K IPS, 60Hz
- 99% Adobe RGB / DCI-P3
- USB-C 96W + daisy-chain
- Factory calibrated ΔE<2
Pros & cons
What we like
- 99% Adobe RGB + 99% DCI-P3, Calman Verified
- USB-C 96W + DisplayPort daisy-chain
- 4K IPS, 10-bit color
Worth noting
- 60Hz (not for gaming)
- DisplayHDR 400 only
- Software calibration, not hardware LUT
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance8.0
Design8.0
Features9.0
Compatibility9.0
Value9.0
Key specifications
- Screen Size
- 27"
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Panel Type
- IPS
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Response Time
- 5 ms (GtG)
- Brightness
- 400 nits (peak)
- HDR
- VESA DisplayHDR 400
- Color Coverage
- 99% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3
- USB-C
- Yes (DP Alt, 96W)
- USB-C Power Delivery
- 96 W
- Thunderbolt
- No
- HDMI
- 2 × HDMI 2.0
- DisplayPort
- 1 × DP 1.4 (+ DP-out daisy-chain)
- VESA Mount
- 100 × 100
- Speakers
- 2 × 2W
- Height Adjustable
- Yes
Who should buy it
Photographers, video editors and designers — especially on Mac — who want accurate wide-gamut color and USB-C charging affordably.
Who should skip it
Gamers (60Hz), and pros who need hardware calibration or higher peak HDR brightness.
Why choose this over the alternatives?
On price: This sits in the lower middle of the 12 monitors we track on price.
- It costs less than everything here that scores above it, by reference price.
- It is one of the few monitors here with Speakers.
Cheaper alternative
You gain: Typically about $120 less by reference price.
You give up: You give up a stronger Features score by going this way.
Worth stepping up to
You gain: Adds Adaptive Sync and KVM Switch.
You give up: Typically about $30 more by reference price.
Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.
Compare with similar products
| Specification | ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRVThis product | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetupArc Score | 8.6 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Price | $399 | $950–$1,100 | From $642 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | IPS Black |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 5 ms (GtG) | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 5 ms (GtG) |
| Brightness | 400 nits (peak) | — | 450 nits (DisplayHDR 600) |
Head-to-head comparisons
Where this ranks
Where to buy
Live prices vary — we surface the lowest we've recorded. Tap through to check the current price.
- Amazon Best PricePrice may be out of date$399
- ManufacturerPrice unavailableSee site
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Final verdict
8.6Score
For photo and video editors on a budget, the PA279CRV is hard to beat: wide-gamut accuracy, single-cable USB-C with 96W charging, and daisy-chaining, all well under premium-creator pricing.
Alternatives to consider
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The single-cable productivity monitor to beat: 4K, Thunderbolt 4, 140W charging, KVM and Ethernet in one.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate120 Hz
Price from
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- Screen Size34" (Ultrawide)
- Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
- Refresh Rate165 Hz
Price
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