Our favourite budget monitor for creatives just plummeted to $200

Asus Pro Art monitor deal
(Image credit: Asus)

Although creatives might prefer an all-singing, all-dancing 4K monitor to work on, the reality is not everyone has that kind of cash to splash. So I'm delighted that the Asus ProArt monitor is currently price-slashed from $299 to just $200 at Walmart – that's a third off. 

This monitor is our budget pick for both our best USB-C monitor and our best monitor for MacBook Pro guides. It may not have 4K resolution but we feel the resolution and colour accuracy is ace for the price. The display is sharp and clear, too. See the full list of specs below.

ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV 27" WQHD
Was:Now: Save Overview:

ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV 27" WQHD
Was:
$299
Now: $200 at Walmart
Save $99

Overview: The cheapest of the ProArt range, this monitor doesn't have the bells and whistles of its bigger siblings. But it is well worth it as a budget pick as it performs remarkably well for its price point – and this record-breaking deal makes it even better.

Key features: USB-C ports: 1 | USB power delivery: 65W | Screen size: 27in | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 2560 x 1440 | Brightness: 350 cd/m2 | Response time: 5ms | Viewing angle: 178 | Contrast ratio: 1000:1 |Colour support : 100% sRGB | Weight: 8.7kg with stand 

Release date: May 2020

Price history: This is the lowest we've seen this monitor on sale for by about $25.

Price check: Amazon $239| Best Buy $271.99

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Georgia Coggan
Editor

Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.