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Asus ProArt PA279CDV vs LG UltraFine 27UQ85RV

What ProArt PA279CDV does better (7) and where UltraFine 27UQ85RV wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA279CDV
Asus · 2026ProArt PA279CDV
9.4Score
7 advantages≈ $900
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LG UltraFine 27UQ85RV
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $700
8.9Screen8.2
7.3Connectivity5.9
8.5Design & ergonomics5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA279CDVUltraFine 27UQ85RV
612.1 × 525.8202.1614 × 599239
ProArt PA279CDVUltraFine 27UQ85RVDifference
Height525.8 mm599 mm−73.2 mm
Width612.1 mm614 mm−1.9 mm
Depth202.1 mm239 mm−36.9 mm
Weight5.6 kg5.9 kg−0.3 kg

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

Why is ProArt PA279CDV better than UltraFine 27UQ85RV?

  1. Contrast ratio (static)1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1750×
  2. Response time0.1 ms vs 5 ms50×
  3. Panel typeOLED vs IPS
  4. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  5. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 90 W+7%
  6. Height adjustment130 mm vs 110 mm+18%
  7. Weight5.6 kg vs 5.9 kg+5%

Why is UltraFine 27UQ85RV better than ProArt PA279CDV?

  1. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 400 nits+60%
  2. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 400
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size26.5″27″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density166 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeOLEDIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)250 nits400 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)1,000 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,500,000:12,000:1
Response time0.1 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 1.5—
Colour depth10 bit—
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W90 W
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm110 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYes—
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight5.6 kg5.9 kg
Width612 mm614 mm
Height526 mm599 mm
Depth202 mm239 mm
Product lineASUS ProArt—
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