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Asus ProArt PA278CGRV vs LG UltraFine 27US550

What ProArt PA278CGRV does better (5) and where UltraFine 27US550 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA278CGRV
Asus · 2026ProArt PA278CGRV
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ $300
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LG UltraFine 27US550
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $190
5.5Screen5.4
3.9Colour accuracy3.3
7.2Design & ergonomics6.8

Why is ProArt PA278CGRV better than UltraFine 27US550?

  1. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 60 Hz2.4×
  2. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 300 nits+17%
  4. DCI-P3 coverage97% vs 90%+8%
  5. Contrast ratio (static)1,500:1 vs 1,000:1+50%

Why is UltraFine 27US550 better than ProArt PA278CGRV?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 163 ppi+50%
  2. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density109 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits300 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)400 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,500:11,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
DCI-P3 coverage97%90%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 2—
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYes—
Built-in speakersYes—
Built-in webcam—Yes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight6.6 kg—
Width612 mm—
Height536 mm—
Depth190 mm—
Product lineASUS ProArtLG UltraFine
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