Outside of your PC or laptop itself, your computer monitor is arguably the most important part of your computer setup. If your monitor isn’t meeting your needs, your computing experience is going to be disappointing. I say laptop users as well, because that is the way many of us work these days; using a laptop for portability, but plugging into an external monitor to get a bigger workspace than the laptop’s built-in display can offer. High on the wish list for most monitor shoppers are features like a large size and 4K resolution. Those who spend a lot of time working with digital media have another requirement: colour accuracy. The ASUS ProArt 27-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor is designed to meet all of these requirements.
Unboxing, assembling, and setting up the ASUS ProArt
ASUS packs the ProArt monitor very well. Maybe a little too well … I unbox a lot of equipment, and I have to say this was probably the most tightly packed I’ve dealt with. It was a bit of a struggle to extract the styrofoam-packed monitor from the box. However, the upside is that there is almost zero chance this monitor would be damaged during shipping.
Inside is the monitor, the stand, the power cord, and three video cables: USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort. I always appreciate it when companies include the cables in the box.
The monitor itself isn’t particularly heavy (10.24 kg), so it’s pretty easy to set down flat to install the stand. Just make sure to put down something soft to protect the display. The stand easily clicks into place, and is secured with a thumbscrew. You won’t need any tools. From there, all you need to do is set the monitor where it will be used, plug into power, and connect to your PC or laptop with one of the included cables.
Right-sized, high resolution display
ASUS offers multiple ProArt monitors in a range of display sizes. For those needing a compact monitor, there is a 24-inch option. Those who want to go larger can choose the 32-inch version. My review unit was the ProArt PA279CV, which is a 27-inch monitor. That’s the size I use for my own computer setup. I find a 27-inch monitor hits the sweet spot of providing a big picture, but without taking up too much space.
My review unit was 4K resolution. If you don’t need quite as many pixels, ASUS sells a 27-inch ProArt monitor with 1440p QHD resolution that would save you a few dollars.
Built to deliver the ultimate in colour accuracy
I am not involved in professional-level digital media editing. So the specifications and certifications this ASUS ProArt monitor don’t mean that much to me. But they sound impressive …
It’s Calman Verified and factory calibrated for excellent Delta E < 2 colour accuracy. It provides industry-standard 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 colour space coverage. The monitor supports DCI-P3 color gamut and offers advanced features like 6-axis colour adjustment. It’s equipped with ASUS ProArt Palette.
If you do a lot of photo, image, or video editing, those likely mean a lot to you. From my perspective, the images and video on the ASUS ProArt monitor looked fantastic.
And with comprehensive onscreen controls that allow you to switch between different colour modes and tweak those colour settings, the user has far more control over the quality of what’s onscreen than most monitors offer. This includes preset modes such as Reading, HDR, and DICOM.
ASUS ProArt 27-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor key specs:
Note: there are a lot of specs for this monitor, so check the product page for complete details. |
Extreme flexibility for perfect ergonomic positioning
ASUS designed the ProArt monitor to be extremely adjustable, ensuring that no matter where you sit or how you position the monitor, you will have a perfect view and an ergonomic setup.
The stand offers 15 cm of height adjustment. It moves up and down with little effort, but stays in place. It can swivel on its base by 90 degrees. The display can up by 35 degrees and down by 5 degrees. It can also pivot from landscape mode to portrait mode, which can be extremely useful, depending on your workflow. You can even do away with the stand altogether to save desk space, and instead use the VESA 100 compliant wall mounting option.
No matter how you position this monitor, its IPS panel provides a wide, 178-degree viewing angle with low glare.
Speaking of ergonomics, I should point out that the panel used in this monitor is TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and also incorporates Ultra-Low Low Blue Light technology. If you’re sitting at your computer for hours at a time, these features are going to go a long way toward reducing eyestrain.
It also includes a pair of integrated 2W speakers so you have stereo sound covered off.
ASUS ProArt connectivity options
The ASUS ProArt monitor offers the most popular digital connection options: USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort. That USB-C port is particularly versatile. Connect your computer via USB-C, and the monitor’s four USB Type-A 3.1 ports can then be used for data, turning the monitor into a USB hub. The USB-C port also delivers up to 65W of power.
ASUS makes a huge variety of PCs and laptops that would pair perfectly with this monitor, but I didn’t have any of these at my disposal. No worries, it is compatible with any PC. During testing, I connected my M1 MacBook Pro to the ProArt monitor over USB-C for 4K video output while also keeping my laptop charged. No need for the MBP to be connected to its charger. One less cable in my setup is a win to me.
Most of the cable inputs are located on the bottom of the monitor and behind a lip, so they’re not easy to access (two USB ports are on the side). Rather than feeling around blindly underneath the display, you could connected the video cable as part of assembly, or you can rotate the display to portrait mode at ay time for easy access.
Should the ASUS ProArt be your next computer monitor?
As I said, I can’t speak to the many colour accuracy certifications, but this monitor has a lot, and it’s factory calibrated. It should make any graphics professional happy and for anyone else, you’ll appreciate the brilliant colour.
To help make your decision, I’d suggest checking the customer reviews on Best Buy as they can be a great resource when shopping. At the time of writing, 78 people who bought this monitor left a rating, many with very detailed thoughts on their experience. They gave it an average rating of 4.6 Stars (out of a possible 5). That high rating reflects my experience with the ASUS ProArt monitor.
If it’s time for a 4K computer monitor that offers a wide range of connectivity options, a large (but not too-big) screen, extreme adjustability, and stellar colour performance, the ASUS ProArt 27-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor should definitely be on your list.
Table of Contents
- Unboxing, assembling, and setting up the ASUS ProArt
- Right-sized, high resolution display
- Built to deliver the ultimate in colour accuracy
- ASUS ProArt 27-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor key specs:
- Extreme flexibility for perfect ergonomic positioning
- ASUS ProArt connectivity options
- Should the ASUS ProArt be your next computer monitor?
Specs i love/need about this is the upgrade from my 1080p to 4k and 22” to 27” it would help me alot for my work.
Two things I like are the viewing area and the 4k colours
I like the 4K resolution and the ability to swivel, raise, tilt…..basically the adjustments to get it into the right position for me! My current monitor I have set on a book to get it to the right height for me.
4K Ultra HD Resolution and the ergonomic swivel
4k resolution and HDR10 with multiple HDR modes
Two features I like the most are the colour accuracy and high resolution.
I love the colour accuracy and high resolution of this monitor.
I like the colour accuracy of the IPS panel and the ability to rotate it to portrait mode.
The two features I like most are the color accuracy and the high resolution of this monitor
Two features I like the most are the adjustable stand and having cables in the box!
The two features I like most are the anti-glare and how it can be adjusted to suit any purpose.
Lots of great tools here but I really appreciate I like the Colour accuracy and the Low blue light. Flexibility in positioning in my workspace is important for videos and movies i sent my students to review. Much more comfortable for zoom classes also.
I do quite a bit of creating late at night so the Ultra-Low Low Blue Light technology will save my eyes and my work ! The integrated USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort! I could use this to up my art game for the love of the band.
Love the Ultra-Low Low Blue Light technology and all the built in ports! Sweet monitor!
I do a lot of computer work at night, I love a monitor with good blue-light filtering like this one.
2)-a)Asus Pro Art 27″ 4K Ultra HD Monitor is the perfect size for providing a big picture, but without taking up too much
space.
b)It’s comprehensive onscreen controls allow you to switch between different color modes and tweak those color
settings which give you far more control over the quality of what’s onscreen than most monitors have.
The features I like are that you can simply pivot the screen clockwise or counterclockwise 90 degrees for use in the portrait mode and the flicker-free screen.
l like the 4k resolution and calman verified colour accuracy!
The two features I like most are that this monitor reduces eyestrain with its TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free feature and Ultra-Low Low Blue Light technology – and the 4K resolution
1) Flexibility in positioning in my workspace while remaining ergonomic
2) Calman Verified colour accuracy
The two features I like most are this monitor’s 4k resolution, and low flicker technology
I like the 4k resolution and HDR10 with multiple HDR modes
I love the 100% sRGB colour space and ultra low low blue light technology. Perfect for colouring comics for long hours!
Favourite features are the 4K resolution and wide viewing angle
The specs I like are 27-inch IPS non-glare LED display with 4K resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio and 5ms response time (GTG) with 60HJz refresh rate,
I like the Colour accuracy and the Low blue light, TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free.
4k resolution and HDR10 with multiple HDR modes
Has comprehensive onscreen controls that allow you to switch between different colour modes and tweak those colour settings, the user has far more control over the quality of what’s onscreen than most monitors offer. This includes preset modes such as Reading, HDR, and DICOM.
I love the 4k resolution and the height adjustable stand!
The specs that I like are that the fact that it’s 4K resolution and the HDR10.
The 5ms response time, and also the included pair of integrated 2W speakers so you have stereo sound covered off
It has a perfect view and an ergonomic setup & what better way to access & view info from my laptop.
I like the 4k resolution and HDR10 with multiple HDR modes
First the 4K resolution and second the colour accuracy. My monitor was “pretty good” several years ago but this new ASUS is a whole different catagory. I have been doing some video editing and really new some new electronics. Winning this monitor means I also get to buy a new PC.
The specs I like are 27-inch IPS non-glare LED display with 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and 5ms response time (GTG), 60HJz refresh rate, and adaptive-sync!
I like the Colour accuracy and the
Low blue light, TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free.
Two things I like the most about this monitor are:
1) Flexibility in positioning in my workspace while remaining ergonomic
2) Calman Verified colour accuracy
The two features I like most are this monitor’s 4k resolution, and low flicker technology
The two features I like most are that this monitor reduces eyestrain (via its TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free feature and Ultra-Low Low Blue Light technology), and the 4K resolution
The ergonomic adjustability and the 4k resolution are the features I like most.
The 2 features I like most are the comprehensive on-screen control and the 4K resolution
From Brads article, I like that It moves up and down with little effort, but stays in place. It can swivel on its base by 90 degrees. Another is that it also incorporates Ultra-Low Low Blue Light technology..
4k and large size
I love that the colour is pre-calibrated. I admit, I am not so hot on this myself, but work with people that REALLY can see the teeniest tiniest variations. And then as part of my workflow, having the powered USB hub built in lets me extend my minimal laptop ports, and be more effective by enabling more peripherals.
I love the IPS non-glare LED display 4K resolution, and the many connectivity options are my favorite features that I like the most about this monitor.
I love that it’s non glare and that it has that awesome 4K resolution!
I like the colour accuracy for my art. I also like that Innovative ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette is preset ready to tackle projects right away.
Like the Colour accuracy, adjustable of the monitor stand and the fact that it has multiple input options including USB C
I love the ergonomic adjustability it provides and that it is TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and also incorporates Ultra-Low Low Blue Light. An absolute great combination for my long stints at the computer.
Two features I’d appreciate the most are the 178-degree wide viewing angle and the integrated USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort for varied connectivity.
I like the connectivity options and ports, as well as the 4k high resolution display.
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