Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV vs BenQ EL2870U

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EL2870U

28″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV and BenQ EL2870U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Resolution: BenQ EL2870U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ EL2870U leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

BenQ EL2870U

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CVBenQ EL2870U
55Gear score55
27″Screen size28″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelTN
5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $272Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV or BenQ EL2870U better?

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV and BenQ EL2870U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Resolution: BenQ EL2870U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: BenQ EL2870U leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).