I used ASUS' new 27-inch ProArt display and came away (mostly) impressed

The benefits of higher-quality displays have spoiled me now...

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(Image: © Lance Evans)

Our Verdict

Niggly complaints aside, this monitor does exactly what content creators want, delivering a solid and reliable color display for mission critical projects. And doing it at a retail price point that is half of some competitors.

For

  • Excellent color, contrast, sharpness
  • Great price vs similar spec'd monitors
  • Ample I/O ports and front controls

Against

  • The build is a bit plasticy
  • No audio speakers
  • Should have been taller

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For many in the market for a new computer, the monitor is often treated as an afterthought. But for those in the visual arts, like content creators and retouchers, a poor choice here can lead to headaches down the road. And I mean that both literally and figuratively because a poor-quality screen can give both false colours and migraines.

This ASUS 27” PA27JCV monitor is no run-of-the-mill screen. And for those that know, both the ProArt moniker and the 5K designation tipped you off to that right away. This is a high-end and high-quality screen designed for those who need extra quality on a daily basis, such as graphic artists. It uses an IPS screen that is well-regarded for its colour rendering and angle of view. The lower 60hz refresh rate is another tip-off that this unit prioritises picture quality over speed.

The Verdict
8.5

out of 10

ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV

Niggly complaints aside, this monitor does exactly what content creators want, delivering a solid and reliable color display for mission critical projects. And doing it at a retail price point that is half of some competitors.

Lance Evans

Lance Evans is creative director of Graphlink Media, a boutique creative marketing agency that specialises in building brands and has worked with such high-profile clients as Olive Garden, Miller Beer and AMEX. Lance was an early adopter of digital tools, and was on the original beta team for Photoshop. Lance has written for Creative Bloq on a wide range of topics, from technical photography tips to the ins and outs of branding.

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