Head to head
ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ
Both scored on the same six factors, priced on what you actually pay including delivery, and each claim linked to the source it came from. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.
Verdict
Take the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ unless you need support & warranty.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV scores highest at 7.4, but it costs 60,00 € more than the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ, which scores 7.1. That premium buys you support & warranty — 1.2 points of it. Worth it if photo and design work on a budget describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for an older panel that newer rivals beat for less on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ.
Best overallASUS ProArt Display PA278CV — Highest Worth Score here at 7.4, 0.3 ahead of the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ. Best for photo and design work on a budget.
Best valueASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ — 60,00 € cheaper than the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV and only 0.3 behind on Worth Score. You give up support & warranty.
Side by side
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| What matters | ASUS ProArt Display PA278CVASUSMedium confidence | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQASUSMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 7.1 |
| Best price | 329,00 € | 269,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Price fairness | 7.4 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.8 (best in this comparison) | 7.2 |
| Performance | 7.6 | 7.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 8.2 (best in this comparison) | 7.6 |
| Repairability | 4.2 (best in this comparison) | 4.0 |
| Support & warranty | 7.8 (best in this comparison) | 6.6 |
| Refresh rate | 75 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel | IPS, factory-calibrated sRGB | IPS |
| Ports | USB-C 65 W, HDMI 1.4, DP 1.2, 4×USB-A | 2×HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, 3.5 mm |
| Best for | Photo and design work on a budget · Anyone who needs sRGB they can trust · Laptop docking at 65 W | A known quantity · Full ergonomic stand adjustment · Mixed work and gaming |
| Avoid if | You game · You need a wide-gamut or HDR panel | You want current-generation response times · You are buying on price alone |
| Main drawback | 75 Hz — fine for work, not for play | An older panel that newer rivals beat for less |
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What each score is based on
2 published sources between themASUS ProArt Display PA278CV
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ
Confidence is computed from those lists, not asserted: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is medium on 1, ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ is medium on 1. A factor with nothing behind it says so on the product page rather than borrowing a citation that does not speak to it.
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Prototype. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed. Prices are the cheapest delivered price we recorded — 329,00 € and 269,00 € — not a live quote. How we score products.