How we score Blog Advertise
open design.foundation
Search/ 297 Compare
open design.foundation
CompareRankings
  1. opendesign.foundation
  2. Compare
  3. ProArt PA279CV vs SW242Q

Asus ProArt PA279CV vs BenQ SW242Q

What ProArt PA279CV does better (3) and where SW242Q wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA279CV
Asus · 2021ProArt PA279CV
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $400
Higher score
vs
BenQ SW242Q
BenQ · 2024SW242Q
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $430
6.5Screen4.4
4.9Colour accuracy5.5
3.7Connectivity4.3
7.3Design & ergonomics7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA279CVSW242Q
614 × 523.5227.8533 × 573263
ProArt PA279CVSW242QDifference
Height523.5 mm573 mm−49.5 mm
Width614 mm533 mm+81 mm
Depth227.8 mm263 mm−35.2 mm
Weight8.6 kg7.8 kg+0.8 kg

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

Why is ProArt PA279CV better than SW242Q?

  1. Pixel density163 ppi vs 125 ppi+30%
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Screen size27″ vs 24.1″+12%

Why is SW242Q better than ProArt PA279CV?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)65 W vs 90 W+38%
  2. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 400 nits+14%
  3. Weight8.6 kg vs 7.8 kg+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Asus ProArt PA279CVAsus ProArt PA279CV≈ $4006.6
BenQ SW242QBenQ SW242Q≈ $4306.4
Display
Screen size27″24.1″
Resolution3840 × 21602560 × 1600
Resolution class4K UHDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density163 ppi125 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage—98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 2—
Colour depth10 bit—
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)65 W90 W
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYes—
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight8.6 kg7.8 kg
Width614 mm533 mm
Height524 mm573 mm
Depth228 mm263 mm
Product lineASUS ProArt—

Related comparisons

Asus ProArt PA279CV vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S32B800P Asus ProArt PA279CVvsSamsung ViewFinity S8 S32B800P 6.66.1 Asus ProArt PA279CV vs Dell UltraSharp U2722D Asus ProArt PA279CVvsDell UltraSharp U2722D 6.65.6 Asus ProArt PA279CV vs Asus ProArt PA278CV Asus ProArt PA279CVvsAsus ProArt PA278CV 6.64.3 Asus ProArt PA279CV vs Lenovo ThinkVision P27q-20 Asus ProArt PA279CVvsLenovo ThinkVision P27q-20 6.66.4 Asus ProArt PA279CV vs Huawei MateView GT Asus ProArt PA279CVvsHuawei MateView GT Asus ProArt PA279CV vs LG UltraFine 27UL550 Asus ProArt PA279CVvsLG UltraFine 27UL550 6.66.7
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare