The catch
ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
USB-C video and laptop charging are both absent.
Side by side
ASUS PA248QV vs PA278QV: Against 27-inch QHD, the smaller 16:10 panel has fewer vertical pixels
Quick verdict
A narrow desk and comfortable text size point to the PA248QV. Two work windows or detailed images that need more pixels point to the PA278QV. The smaller monitor's 16:10 shape is handy, though it does not hold more vertical pixels than QHD.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
With QHD, pixels increase by 60%
Native pixels number 3.69 million on the PA278QV and 2.30 million on the PA248QV.
Where this comes from
2560 × 1440 ÷ (1920 × 1200) = 1.6. At different scaling, more pixels do not guarantee more effective workspace.
The catch
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
It can't take a USB-C video input or charge a laptop.
ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
- Why pick it
- Your work area is compact and calls for a narrow monitor.
- A 16:10 layout appeals to you, as long as desktop text doesn't get especially small.
- The catch
- USB-C video and laptop charging are both absent.
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
- Why pick it
- Two apps side by side is your normal way of working.
- Drawings, photos or spreadsheets call for more resolution.
- The catch
- It can't take a USB-C video input or charge a laptop.
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What this page compares
ASUS PA248QV and PA278QV differ on narrow desks and two-window work. Find out how 1920 by 1200 compares with QHD, beyond screen shape.
A larger QHD canvas or a compact 16:10 work screen
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A shelf less than 600 mm wide
That limit is met by the listed 533 mm chassis and missed by the 615 mm chassis.
- ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
- Better fit
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
- Not suitable
All day with two apps open
Each equal half gets an additional 320 horizontal pixels with QHD.
- ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
- Good
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
- Better fit
Wanting to skip a separate laptop charger
USB-C laptop power is not supplied by either monitor.
- ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
- Not suitable
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
- Not suitable
Single-window office work, kept simple
If extra pixel workspace would go unused, the PA248QV keeps the setup compact.
- ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
- Better fit
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
With QHD, pixels increase by 60%
Native pixels number 3.69 million on the PA278QV and 2.30 million on the PA248QV.
How we worked this out
2560 × 1440 ÷ (1920 × 1200) = 1.6. At different scaling, more pixels do not guarantee more effective workspace.
Pixel width goes up by 320 for each half-window
In a two-way split, each side starts at 1280 pixels on the PA278QV and 960 on the PA248QV.
How we worked this out
2560 ÷ 2 − 1920 ÷ 2 = 320. Before app borders, the QHD split is one-third wider.
Fewer rows remain on the 16:10 screen
Compared with the PA248QV, the PA278QV has 240 more rows, which is 20% more.
How we worked this out
1440 − 1200 = 240. A taller aspect ratio describes shape and does not guarantee more vertical resolution.
Option A
ASUS, PA248QV
ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
Without needing the width of a 27-inch display, this compact 16:10 panel shows extra lines in documents and handles calibrated sRGB work.
- Best for
- A small desk that wants more document height than plain Full HD gives
Facts we checked
- 24.1-inch IPS panel, 1920 by 1200 at 75Hz
- 16:10 aspect ratio, with 100 percent sRGB coverage
- Four-port USB-A hub, plus HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA inputs
- 533 mm of chassis width and 211 mm of stand depth
Option B
ASUS, PA278QV
ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
The strengths of this established ProArt are calibrated sRGB and Rec. 709 color, a roomy QHD desktop and a flexible stand.
- Best for
- Design, photo and office work in sRGB on a budget
Facts we checked
- 27-inch IPS panel, 2560 by 1440 at 75Hz
- Reaches 100 percent of sRGB and 100 percent of Rec. 709
- Factory calibrated, with a stated Delta E below 2
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor | ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size and shape | 24.1 inches, 16:10 | 27 inches, 16:9 | Relative to its width, the compact screen has a taller shape. |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1440 | In both directions, the larger model has more pixels. |
| Side-by-side halves | 960 × 1200 pixels each | 1280 × 1440 pixels each | Two windows get materially more width on the QHD model. |
| Refresh ceiling | 75Hz | 75Hz | Moving between them brings no refresh-rate upgrade. |
| USB-C video | No | No | Video and laptop power need separate connections on both. |
| Chassis width | 533 mm | 615 mm | The compact monitor takes 82 mm less desk width. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
- At a 1920-pixel width, side-by-side applications get less room than on QHD or 4K.
With ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
- Compared with newer 4K 120Hz office screens, a 75Hz QHD panel shows less detail and less smooth motion.
Decision guide
How to decide
The PA248QV fits when a narrow desk and comfortable text size come first. The PA278QV fits when two work windows or detailed images need more pixels. The 16:10 shape of the smaller monitor is useful but gives no more vertical pixels than QHD.
A real space problem is what the compact model solves
Chassis width is 82 mm less on the PA248QV, which can decide whether a monitor fits between shelves or leaves enough room for a laptop stand. Its 16:10 screen makes efficient use of the limited width, but the PA278QV still has the higher resolution.
Two-window work feels less cramped on QHD
The diagonal is not the difference that counts most. Split a QHD desktop in half and each side begins with 1280 horizontal pixels, against 960 on the smaller screen. With a browser next to a document, that can mean less hiding of sidebars and less resizing of windows.
Shape and resolution are not the same thing
Relative to its width the PA248QV is taller, but the PA278QV has 1440 rows to its 1200. To see more spreadsheet rows, QHD makes the stronger raw-pixel case. For comfortable text on a compact screen, the smaller panel can still fit better.
What this page can’t tell you
- Borders and operating-system scaling are left out of the split-window figures.
- Sharing the ProArt name does not imply any measured color-accuracy advantage.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 2 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”, “A smaller desk gets a focused screen”, and “Creative work with color tuned at the factory”.
2 models fit, out of 50 checkedThe gap in numbers
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD lists 27 in for screen diagonal, 12% more than the 24.1 in on ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor.
- ASUS ProArt 24-inch WUXGA Monitor
- 24.1 in
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch QHD
- 27 in
- Models with this figure
- 48 of 50
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”, “A smaller desk gets a focused screen”, and “Creative work with color tuned at the factory”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the published diagonal. They say nothing about desk footprint or pixel density. For context, 48 of 50 models publish comparable figures.
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