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Asus ProArt PA278CGV vs Lenovo ThinkVision P27q-40

What ProArt PA278CGV does better (2) and where ThinkVision P27q-40 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA278CGV
Asus · 2023ProArt PA278CGV
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $330
vs
Lenovo ThinkVision P27q-40
Lenovo · 2025ThinkVision P27q-40
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
4.5Screen6.0
3.9Colour accuracy5.2
7.7Design & ergonomics9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA278CGVThinkVision P27q-40
615 × 524228614 × 539195
ProArt PA278CGVThinkVision P27q-40Difference
Height524 mm539 mm−15 mm
Width615 mm614 mm+1 mm
Depth228 mm195 mm+33 mm
Weight8.5 kg6.5 kg+2 kg

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

Why is ProArt PA278CGV better than ThinkVision P27q-40?

  1. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  2. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%

Why is ThinkVision P27q-40 better than ProArt PA278CGV?

  1. DCI-P3 coverage95% vs 98%+3%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,500:1+50%
  3. Weight8.5 kg vs 6.46 kg+32%
  4. Response time5 ms vs 4 ms+25%
  5. Height adjustment150 mm vs 155 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 14402560 × 1440
Resolution classQHD / 2.5KQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density109 ppi109 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)400 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,500:1
Response time5 ms4 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%99%
DCI-P3 coverage95%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 2—
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDR—HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W—
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Daisy chain (DP MST)—Yes
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm155 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.5 kg6.46 kg
Width615 mm614 mm
Height524 mm539 mm
Depth228 mm195 mm
Product lineASUS ProArtLenovo ThinkVision
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