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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV · 329 €Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) · 249 €
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| What matters | ASUS ProArt Display PA278CVASUSMedium confidence | Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)GigabyteMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 6.8 |
| Best price | 329,00 € | 249,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 7.4 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.8 (best in this comparison) | 6.4 |
| Performance | 7.6 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 8.2 (best in this comparison) | 7.0 |
| Repairability | 4.2 (best in this comparison) | 3.6 |
| Support & warranty | 7.8 (best in this comparison) | 5.2 |
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 2560×1440 |
| Refresh rate | 75 Hz | 170 Hz |
| Panel | IPS, factory-calibrated sRGB | IPS (BGR subpixel) |
| Ports | USB-C 65 W, HDMI 1.4, DP 1.2, 4×USB-A | 2×HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, USB-C 10 W, 2×USB-A |
| Best for | Photo and design work on a budget · Anyone who needs sRGB they can trust · Laptop docking at 65 W | Two machines on one screen via the KVM · Gaming plus a work laptop · People who want USB-C at this price |
| Avoid if | You game · You need a wide-gamut or HDR panel | You read text all day · You need accurate colour |
| Main drawback | 75 Hz — fine for work, not for play | BGR subpixel layout fringes text in Windows |
Verdict
Take the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) unless you need support & warranty.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores highest at 7.4, but it costs 80,00 € more than the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0), which scores 6.8. That premium buys you support & warranty — 2.6 points of it. Worth it if photo and design work on a budget describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for BGR subpixel layout fringes text in Windows on the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0).
Best overallASUS ProArt Display PA278CV — Highest Worth Score here at 7.4, 0.6 ahead of the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0). Best for photo and design work on a budget.
Best valueGigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) — 80,00 € cheaper than the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV and only 0.6 behind on Worth Score. You give up support & warranty.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.