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Asus ProArt PA278CGRV vs ViewSonic VP2456A

What ProArt PA278CGRV does better (7) and where VP2456A wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA278CGRV
Asus · 2026ProArt PA278CGRV
7.0Score
7 advantages≈ $300
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ViewSonic VP2456A
ViewSonic · 2026VP2456A
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $190
5.5Screen2.6
3.9Colour accuracy3.7
9.0Connectivity3.8
7.2Design & ergonomics7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA278CGRVVP2456A
612.2 × 536.1190.4539.2 × 388.5215
ProArt PA278CGRVVP2456ADifference
Height536.1 mm388.5 mm+147.6 mm
Width612.2 mm539.2 mm+73 mm
Depth190.4 mm215 mm−24.6 mm
Weight6.6 kg6.5 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is ProArt PA278CGRV better than VP2456A?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 92 ppi+18%
  2. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 250 nits+40%
  3. Colour depth10 bit vs 8 bit+25%
  4. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
  5. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 90 W+7%
  6. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  7. Screen size27″ vs 24″+12%

Why is VP2456A better than ProArt PA278CGRV?

VP2456A has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″24″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1080
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KFull HD
Pixel density109 ppi92 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits250 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)400 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,500:11,500:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
DCI-P3 coverage97%—
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 2ΔE 2
Colour depth10 bit8 bit
Hardware calibration—Yes
Factory calibrated (report)—Yes
HDRHDR10—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W90 W
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight6.6 kg6.5 kg
Width612 mm539 mm
Height536 mm388 mm
Depth190 mm215 mm
Product lineASUS ProArt—
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