ASUS Pro Art monitor review

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.

ASUS Pro Art monitor review

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.

ASUS Pro Art monitor reviewBuilt 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.

ASUS Pro Art monitor reviewIf 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 Pro Art monitor review

ASUS ProArt 27-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor key specs:

  • 27-inch IPS non-glare LED display with 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
  • 5ms response time (GTG), 60HJz refresh rate, and adaptive-sync
  • 350cd/㎡ brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 100% sRGB Colour Space, HDR10 with multiple HDR modes
  • Colour accuracy â–³E< 2
  • Low blue light, TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free
  • I/O ports: USB-C with 65W power delivery, DisplayPort 1.2, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x USB Type A 3.1, headphone jack
  • Two 2W speakers
  • Tilt, swivel, pivot , and height adjustable stand with rotate to portrait, 100×100 VESA wall mounting-capable

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.

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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 Pro Art monitor review

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?

ASUS Pro Art monitor review

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.

Brad Moon
Brad Moon
Editor Computing solutions
I’m a long-time electronics and gadget geek who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a career that lets me indulge this interest. I have been writing about technology for several decades for a wide range of outlets including Wired, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, MSN, About.com, Kiplinger, and GeekDad. I’m in my 10th year as a senior contributor for Forbes with a focus on reviewing music-related tech, Apple gear, battery power stations and other consumer electronics. My day job is with the Malware Research Center at AI-native cybersecurity pioneer CrowdStrike.
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515 COMMENTS

  1. I like the facts of 1. non-glare LED display with 4K resolution And 2 that it can can also pivot from landscape mode to portrait mode

  6. I like the fact that it has encompasses 100% of the sRGB Colour Space. Will be great editing photos for accurate colour.

    Also love the fact that it was a 65W USB-C port. Great for charging pretty much anything with that much power!

  8. The color accuracy covering all of Rec. 709 and the calibration, as well as the VESA compatibility make this an interesting monitor

  11. I love a lot of the features of this monitor, but my favourites are the colour accuracy and the stand that would allow me to tilt, swivel, pivot and adjust the height and/or rotate to portrait mode.

  22. love the super fast response time and colour accuracy. Would really help in editing and restoring old family photos that have been damaged and give my kids a legacy in images

  25. What I like most about it is
    1. It is a non-glare LED display with 4K resolution
    2. Low blue light, TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free

  30. The colour accuracy and viewing angles are the feature i like (need)

    Would be awesome to replace the cheap monitor i am currently using!

  33. I like so many things about this monitor. It reduces harmful blue light emissions, the 4K, colour resolution and adjustment capabilities and connectivity options are just a few!

  34. I will be using this to touch up photos, and the colour accuracy and ergonomic positioning (high degree of swiveling) are two features I love most about this monitor.

  38. Some features that I love are the colour accuracy, the 4K resolution and the size. 27″ is the perfect monitor size imo

  39. The screen resolution, size, adjustability, and blue light reduction will certainly be easy on the eyes and make my life MUCH easier to work from home !

    I really hope that I can win this because I have a tight budget this year

  42. I agree that the 27″ size is the sweet spot for me as well. It would be the perfect size for my sit/stand workstation at home. Plus the multitude of display ports would ensure connectivity today and tomorrow.

  43. Blue light reduction + speakers. Lots of high-quality screens don’t have speakers, making this a good all-in-one product.

  45. I will be gaming with it a lot so the Adjustable stand would be a perfect fit for my desk. The wide viewing angle and the blue light reduction would definetly be easy on my eyes and avoid straining them in long sessions!

    Good review!

  46. The wide viewing angle and the blue light reduction would definitely appeal to me. I am a gamer and the adjustable stand would work well in my gaming setup.

  48. The adjustable stand would work well for gaming. The wide viewing angle and the blue light reduction would appeal to me too.

  49. Love the wide angle viewing and colour accuracy, also a big fan of on screen control for easy access and convenience.

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