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Asus ProArt PA278QV vs ViewSonic VP2456A

What ProArt PA278QV does better (4) and where VP2456A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA278QV
Asus · 2026ProArt PA278QV
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ $300
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ViewSonic VP2456A
ViewSonic · 2026VP2456A
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $190
3.6Screen2.6
2.8Colour accuracy3.7
8.3Design & ergonomics7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA278QVVP2456A
615 × 532226539.2 × 388.5215
ProArt PA278QVVP2456ADifference
Height532 mm388.5 mm+143.5 mm
Width615 mm539.2 mm+75.8 mm
Depth226 mm215 mm+11 mm
Weight7.6 kg6.5 kg+1.1 kg

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

Why is ProArt PA278QV better than VP2456A?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 92 ppi+18%
  2. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 250 nits+40%
  3. Height adjustment150 mm vs 130 mm+15%
  4. Screen size27″ vs 24″+12%

Why is VP2456A better than ProArt PA278QV?

  1. Refresh rate75 Hz vs 120 Hz+60%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,500:1+50%
  3. Weight7.56 kg vs 6.5 kg+16%
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 rate75 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,500:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
DCI-P3 coverage95%—
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 2ΔE 2
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Hardware calibration—Yes
Factory calibrated (report)—Yes
HDRHDR10—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—90 W
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight7.56 kg6.5 kg
Width615 mm539 mm
Height532 mm388 mm
Depth226 mm215 mm
Product lineASUS ProArt—
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