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Comparison between MSI Modern MD272QPDE vs Asus PA278CGV

General Info
Model Number MSI Modern MD272QPDE Asus PA278CGV
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2021 2023
Brand MSI Asus
Model Series ProArt
Model Number Modern MD272QPDE PA278CGV
Alias Modern MD272QP
Modern MD272QPW
ProArt PA278CGV
ProArt Display PA278CGV
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 26.96 in
68.5 cm
684.667 mm
2.25 ft
27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
Display Type IPS IPS
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 1073741824
Bits 24 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm 0.233 mm
Screen Pixel Density 109 ppi 109 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 90.19 % 87.55 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 73% 95%
Rec.2020 50
sRGB 100 % 100 %
Adobe RGB 1998 73 %
NTSC 1953 72 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Max Screen Brightness 400 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 4 ms 5 ms
Display Average Response Time 14 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
HDR DisplayHDR 400
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 2.95 in
7.5 cm
75 mm
0.25 ft
2.13 in
5.4 cm
54 mm
0.18 ft
Case Weight 3.95 kg
9 lbs
5.8 kg
13 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.15 in
61.4 cm
613.5 mm
2.01 ft
24.21 in
61.5 cm
615 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height with Stand 15.81 in
40.2 cm
401.5 mm
1.32 ft
14.72 in
37.4 cm
374 mm
1.23 ft
Case Depth with Stand 7.91 in
20.1 cm
200.81 mm
0.66 ft
8.98 in
22.8 cm
228 mm
0.75 ft
Case Weight with Stand 5.85 kg
13 lbs
8.5 kg
19 lbs
Case Color Black, White Black and Silver
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)
2 x HDMI 1.4 (b)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 1W 2 x 2W
Features
Cool Features KVM Switch
Less Blue Light Pro
Productivity Intelligence (P.I.)
Display Kit App
Flicker-free technology
AMD FreeSync Premium
Picture-in-Picture
Picture-by-Picture
Asus ProArt Preset (10 modes)
Gamma adjustment
Asus ProArt Widget
Color Accuracy - △E<2
Trace Free Technology
Low Blue Light
CalMAN Verified
Asus ProArt Palette
6-axis color adjustment
QuickFit Plus
Color Temperature Selection (5 modes)
Adaptive-Sync technology
Flicker-free technology
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 24.15 in
61.4 cm
613.5 mm
2.01 ft
24.21 in
61.5 cm
615 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height 14.25 in
36.2 cm
362 mm
1.19 ft
14.65 in
37.2 cm
372 mm
1.22 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 75 x 75 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 110 mm
11 cm
4.3307 in
0.3609 ft
150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes Yes
Left Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Right Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 30 ° 45 °
Right Swivel 30 ° 45 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 35 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 75 Hz 24 Hz - 144 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 112 kHz 30 kHz - 222 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras HDMI cable
USB Type-A to Type-B cable
Color pre-calibration report
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB Type-C cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses CE
EnergyStar
EU Reach
FCC-B
JIS C 0950
TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified
WEEE
Energy Star
EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified
TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 85 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000
Max Storage Altitude 12192
MSI Modern MD272QPDE Asus PA278CGV