Head to head
ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV vs Dell S2721QS
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
The Dell S2721QS wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 monitors, the Dell S2721QS has both the highest Worth Score (7.5) and the best score per euro at 299,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is 60 Hz only.
Best overallDell S2721QS — Highest Worth Score here at 7.5, 0.1 ahead of the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV. Best for reading and writing all day.
Skip this oneASUS ProArt Display PA278CV — Lowest Worth Score here at 7.4, 0.1 lower against the Dell S2721QS and no cheaper. 75 Hz — fine for work, not for play
Side by side
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| What matters | ASUS ProArt Display PA278CVASUSMedium confidence | Dell S2721QSDellMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.4 | 7.5 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 329,00 € | 299,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Price fairness | 7.4 | 8.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.8 (best in this comparison) | 7.4 |
| Performance | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 7.0 |
| Longevity | 8.2 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 4.2 | 4.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 7.8 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 |
| Refresh rate | 75 Hz | 60 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 | Reading and writing all day · Code on a sharp panel · A long-lived office screen |
| Avoid if | You game · You need a wide-gamut or HDR panel | You game above 60 Hz · You want one-cable USB-C docking |
| Main drawback | 75 Hz — fine for work, not for play | 60 Hz only |
2 identical rows hidden. They are the same for every product here, so they cannot help you choose.
What each score is based on
2 published sources between themASUS ProArt Display PA278CV
Dell S2721QS
Confidence is computed from those lists, not asserted: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is medium on 1, Dell S2721QS 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 299,00 € — not a live quote. How we score products.