Asus PB278Q
Manufacturer: Asus Part number: PB278Q
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Asus PB278Q price range: $633.99 - $1,112.35
- Reviewed by: Eric Franklin
- Reviewed on: 12/11/2012
The good: The Asus PB278Q offers a sharp extreme-definition screen, rich color, accurate presets, and useful ergonomic options at a good price.
The bad: The monitor lacks USB inputs and its swivel mechanism is poorly implemented.
The bottom line: Well-priced and powerful, the Asus PB278Q is the best entry point for those seeking an extreme-definition monitor at a not-so-extreme price.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Part number: PB278Q
- Description: Envision bigger with 2560 x 1440 WQHD, packing four times the pixel density of 720p! Oremium 16:9 wide-format PB278Q LED displays afford 178° wide viewing angles for better productivity, opening extra multitasking space to fit more windows and projects on-screen. ASUS exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence technology, QuickFit Virtual Scale, and 100% sRGB fidelity ensure reality-defining color and image accuracy, giving you true "what you imagine is what you create" power. HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2, and dual-link DVI support WQHD natively, accentuated by room-dominating audio via twin 3W speakers. To help you stay naturally focused, ergonomic design includes tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment, plus streamlined cabling that keeps clutter off your desktop. The PB278Q features a 16:9 aspect ratio and a LED-backlit 27" WQHD display that provides 109 pixels per inch (PPI), resulting in high quality 2560 x 1440 visuals - equaling four times the resolution of standard 720p sets. It allows users to view greater image detail and do more with an onscreen footprint larger than that of standard displays. The screen's 109PPI density means there are 109 RGB matrices within one inch. Generally, the more pixels a display has, the more lighting (or power) those pixels require to achieve the best visuals. However, with advanced LED backlighting on the PB278Q, power and energy savings are no longer compromised, while better visuals are assured. The ASUS PB278Q provides an ultra-wide 178° viewing angle on both horizontal and vertical planes, thereby minimizing onscreen color shift even when viewed from extreme angles. With its WQHD display, you enjoy 77% more desktop space than a full HD screen to spread out your windows and palettes. It is also about 25% sharper than a generic 27" full HD display, delivering ultra-smooth visuals thanks to 5ms (GTG) response time. This ensures you get lag-free experiences in movies and gaming, with the latter looking more vivid, with all in-game details shown in true color. The ASUS PB278Q is undoubtedly your best choice for work and play.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Display Type LED-backlit LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 27 in
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
- Panel Type IPS
- Aspect Ratio Widescreen - 16:9
- Native Resolution 2560 x 1440
- Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm
- Pixel Per Inch 109 ppi
- Brightness 300 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 80000000:1 (dynamic)
- Response Time 5 ms (gray-to-gray)
- Vertical Refresh Rate 50 - 75 Hz
- Horizontal Refresh Rate 24 - 89 kHz
- Horizontal Viewing Angle 178
- Vertical Viewing Angle 178
- Backlight Technology LED backlight
- Controls & Adjustments Color temperature,
Input select,
Gamma correction,
Brightness,
Volume - Features HDCP,
ASUS QuickFit Virtual Scale,
Trace Free Technology,
LED PLS technology,
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR),
ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology,
Zero Bright Dot,
ASUS Splendid Video Preset Mode - Color Black
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 25.3 in x 8.6 in x 21.7 in - With stand
- Weight 19.4 lbs
Audio
- Type speaker(s) - Stereo - Integrated
- Output Power / Channel 3 Watt
Input
- Type None
Connectivity
- Interfaces VGA,
DVI-D (dual link),
Audio line-in,
DisplayPort,
HDMI,
Headphones
Mechanical
- Display Position Adjustments Tilt,
Swivel,
Pivot (rotation),
Height - Tilt Angle -5/+20
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Cables Included 1 x VGA cable,
1 x DVI cable,
1 x Audio cable,
1 x DisplayPort cable,
1 x HDMI cable - Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant Standards TCO Displays 5.2,
C-Tick,
VCCI,
BSMI,
FCC,
PSE Mark,
CCC,
cUL,
UL,
WHQL,
CB,
ISO 9241-307,
J-MOSS,
RoHS,
GOST-R Power
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 60 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.5 Watt
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
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