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Asus ProArt PA278CGRV vs Lenovo ThinkVision P32ud-40

What ProArt PA278CGRV does better (4) and where ThinkVision P32ud-40 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA278CGRV
Asus · 2026ProArt PA278CGRV
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $300
vs
Lenovo ThinkVision P32ud-40
Lenovo · 2026ThinkVision P32ud-40
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ $510
Higher score
5.4Screen8.3
4.0Colour accuracy5.2
9.1Connectivity3.1
7.0Design & ergonomics9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA278CGRVThinkVision P32ud-40
612.2 × 536.1190.4714 × 594218
ProArt PA278CGRVThinkVision P32ud-40Difference
Height536.1 mm594 mm−57.9 mm
Width612.2 mm714 mm−101.8 mm
Depth190.4 mm218 mm−27.6 mm
Weight6.6 kg8.1 kg−1.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is ProArt PA278CGRV better than ThinkVision P32ud-40?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 15 W6.4×
  2. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Weight6.6 kg vs 8.1 kg+23%
  4. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%

Why is ThinkVision P32ud-40 better than ProArt PA278CGRV?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 140 ppi+28%
  2. Response time5 ms vs 1 ms5×
  3. Height adjustment130 mm vs 155 mm+19%
  4. Screen size27″ vs 31.5″+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density109 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)400 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,500:11,500:1
Response time5 ms1 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%99%
DCI-P3 coverage97%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 2—
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W15 W
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)—Yes
Daisy chain (DP MST)—Yes
Built-in speakersYesNo
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm155 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight6.6 kg8.1 kg
Width612 mm714 mm
Height536 mm594 mm
Depth190 mm218 mm
Product lineASUS ProArtLenovo ThinkVision
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