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Asus ProArt PA278CFRV vs Dell UltraSharp U2421E

What ProArt PA278CFRV does better (6) and where UltraSharp U2421E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA278CFRV
Asus · 2024ProArt PA278CFRV
6.3Score
6 advantages≈ $360
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Dell UltraSharp U2421E
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2421E
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $390
3.9Screen2.4
9.6Connectivity3.6
7.2Design & ergonomics8.5

Why is ProArt PA278CFRV better than UltraSharp U2421E?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 94 ppi+16%
  2. Colour depth10 bit vs 8 bit+25%
  3. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Refresh rate100 Hz vs 60 Hz+67%
  5. Response time5 ms vs 8 ms+60%
  6. Screen size27″ vs 24.1″+12%

Why is UltraSharp U2421E better than ProArt PA278CFRV?

  1. Height adjustment130 mm vs 150 mm+15%
Specifications

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Display
Screen size27″24.1″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1200
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density109 ppi94 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate100 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)400 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time5 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%99%
DCI-P3 coverage95%—
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 2—
Colour depth10 bit8 bit
HDRHDR10—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W—
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)—Yes
Built-in speakersYes—
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight6.6 kg—
Width613 mm—
Height537 mm—
Depth197 mm—
Product lineASUS ProArtDell UltraSharp
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