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Asus ProArt PA278QGV vs LG UltraFine 27UP850K

What ProArt PA278QGV does better (3) and where UltraFine 27UP850K wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA278QGV
Asus · 2026ProArt PA278QGV
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $270
vs
LG UltraFine 27UP850K
8.5Score
5 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
5.0Screen7.6
4.4Colour accuracy8.1
5.8Design & ergonomics5.4

Why is ProArt PA278QGV better than UltraFine 27UP850K?

  1. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  2. SwivelYes · UltraFine 27UP850K: No
  3. Contrast ratio (static)1,500:1 vs 1,200:1+25%

Why is UltraFine 27UP850K better than ProArt PA278QGV?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 163 ppi+50%
  2. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 400
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 400 nits+14%
  5. DCI-P3 coverage95% vs 98%+3%
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 rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,500:11,200:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
DCI-P3 coverage95%98%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—90 W
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesNo
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight—5.9 kg
Width—614 mm
Height—459 mm
Depth—239 mm
Product lineASUS ProArtLG UltraFine
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