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Asus ProArt PA278CFRV vs BenQ SW242Q
What ProArt PA278CFRV does better (5) and where SW242Q wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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3.9Screen4.4
3.5Colour accuracy5.5
9.6Connectivity4.3
7.2Design & ergonomics7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
ProArt PA278CFRVSW242Q
| ProArt PA278CFRV | SW242Q | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 536.7 mm | 573 mm | −36.3 mm |
| Width | 613.3 mm | 533 mm | +80.3 mm |
| Depth | 197.2 mm | 263 mm | −65.8 mm |
| Weight | 6.6 kg | 7.8 kg | −1.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ProArt PA278CFRV better than SW242Q?
- DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 90 W+7%
- Refresh rate100 Hz vs 60 Hz+67%
- Weight6.6 kg vs 7.8 kg+18%
- Screen size27″ vs 24.1″+12%
Why is SW242Q better than ProArt PA278CFRV?
- Pixel density109 ppi vs 125 ppi+15%
- Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 400 nits+14%
- DCI-P3 coverage95% vs 98%+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 27″ | 24.1″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | QHD / 2.5K |
| Pixel density | 109 ppi | 125 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 100 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 350 nits | 400 nits |
| Peak brightness (HDR) | 400 nits | — |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95% | 98% |
| Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed) | ΔE 2 | — |
| Colour depth | 10 bit | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | 96 W | 90 W |
| KVM switch | — | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | 2 | 1 |
| USB hub | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | — |
| Built-in webcam | Yes | — |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Height adjustment | 130 mm | — |
| Pivot (portrait rotation) | Yes | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes | — |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | — |
| Weight | 6.6 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Width | 613 mm | 533 mm |
| Height | 537 mm | 573 mm |
| Depth | 197 mm | 263 mm |
| Product line | ASUS ProArt | — |
