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Asus ProArt PA279CDV vs BenQ MA320UP

What ProArt PA279CDV does better (11) and where MA320UP wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA279CDV
Asus · 2026ProArt PA279CDV
9.4Score
11 advantages≈ $900
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BenQ MA320UP
BenQ · 2025MA320UP
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $750
8.9Screen6.9
8.7Colour accuracy6.2
7.3Connectivity6.9
8.5Design & ergonomics4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA279CDVMA320UP
612.1 × 525.8202.1714 × 609220
ProArt PA279CDVMA320UPDifference
Height525.8 mm609 mm−83.2 mm
Width612.1 mm714 mm−101.9 mm
Depth202.1 mm220 mm−17.9 mm
Weight5.6 kg9.1 kg−3.5 kg

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

Why is ProArt PA279CDV better than MA320UP?

  1. Pixel density166 ppi vs 140 ppi+19%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,500,000:1 vs 1,300:11,153.8×
  3. Response time0.1 ms vs 5 ms50×
  4. Panel typeOLED vs IPS
  5. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  6. Anti-glare / matte screenYes · MA320UP: No
  7. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 90 W+7%
  8. Peak brightness (HDR)1,000 nits vs 600 nits+67%
  9. DCI-P3 coverage99% vs 97%+2%
  10. Weight5.6 kg vs 9.1 kg+62%
  11. Height adjustment130 mm vs 115 mm+13%

Why is MA320UP better than ProArt PA279CDV?

  1. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 550 nits2.2×
  2. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 600
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Screen size26.5″ vs 31.5″+19%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ MA320UPBenQ MA320UP≈ $7506.8
Display
Screen size26.5″31.5″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density166 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeOLEDIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)250 nits550 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)1,000 nits600 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,500,000:11,300:1
Response time0.1 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesNo
Colour
sRGB coverage100%99%
DCI-P3 coverage99%97%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 1.5—
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 600
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W90 W
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs1—
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm115 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight5.6 kg9.1 kg
Width612 mm714 mm
Height526 mm609 mm
Depth202 mm220 mm
Product lineASUS ProArtBenQ MA
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