The catch
ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
For small text and close image inspection, QHD gives you fewer pixels than a 27-inch 4K panel.
Side by side
ASUS PA278CFRV vs PA278CV: CFRV brings more charging headroom and smoother scrolling while the workspace remains QHD
Quick verdict
The PA278CFRV is the right pick if your laptop needs more than 65 watts or you want smoother everyday scrolling. If 65 watts covers your laptop and the PA278CV has the better offer, go with that. The 27-inch QHD workspace is the same on both.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A need for 90W charging sets this pair apart
Through the monitor's USB-C supply, only the PA278CFRV reaches a stated 90W requirement.
Where this comes from
65W falls below 90W and 96W clears it. This compares ceilings and does not claim that every laptop accepts 96W.
The catch
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
The PA278CFRV supplies 96 watts, above this model's 65-watt ceiling.
ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
- Why pick it
- Your laptop asks for more than 65W over USB-C, up to and including 96W.
- 100Hz scrolling matters to you, and you want a shallower footprint.
- The catch
- For small text and close image inspection, QHD gives you fewer pixels than a 27-inch 4K panel.
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Why pick it
- Your everyday laptop runs on 65W.
- The extra 20 mm of stand height adjustment appeals to you.
- The catch
- The PA278CFRV supplies 96 watts, above this model's 65-watt ceiling.
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What this page compares
PA278CFRV and PA278CV differ in laptop charging, scrolling and stand depth. Find out when 96W matters and when 65W already covers you.
Whether 96W charging and 100Hz justify the ProArt upgrade
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A laptop that is specified for 90W USB-C charging
The stated requirement is above the CV's 65W ceiling.
- ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
- Better fit
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Caution
On a tight budget with a 65W work laptop
If its current offer is lower, the CV can meet the same charging requirement.
- ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
- Good
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Better fit
A shallow desk
About 31 mm less depth comes with the CFRV's stand.
- ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
- Better fit
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Good
Supplied stand with the most height range
Height movement on the CV is 150 mm and not 130 mm.
- ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
- Good
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
A need for 90W charging sets this pair apart
Through the monitor's USB-C supply, only the PA278CFRV reaches a stated 90W requirement.
How we worked this out
65W falls below 90W and 96W clears it. This compares ceilings and does not claim that every laptop accepts 96W.
The CFRV stand has 13.5% less depth
Compared with the PA278CV, its listed 197.2 mm depth saves 30.8 mm.
How we worked this out
228 − 197.2 = 30.8 mm and 30.8 ÷ 228 = 13.5%. Cable clearance still has to be added.
At 100Hz the display interval is 3.33 ms shorter
At 75Hz the maximum refresh interval is 13.33 ms, and at 100Hz it is 10 ms.
How we worked this out
1000 ÷ 75 = 13.33 and 1000 ÷ 100 = 10. They give refresh intervals and are not measured input lag.
Option A
ASUS, PA278CFRV
ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
For mixed office and creative work, this ProArt has a 100Hz QHD desktop, 96-watt laptop charging and a low-reflection surface.
- Best for
- A creative QHD desk that also keeps a larger laptop charged
Facts we checked
- 27-inch IPS panel, 2560 by 1440 at 100Hz
- USB-C delivers up to 96 watts
- DisplayPort output works with compatible daisy chains
- 613.3 mm of chassis width and 197.2 mm of stand depth
Option B
ASUS, PA278CV
ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
Text stays comfortably sized on this QHD ProArt display, which supplies up to 65 watts over the same cable that carries video. With an adjustable stand and DisplayPort output, it suits a work desk that may grow.
- Best for
- Design and office work on a USB-C laptop with modest power needs
Facts we checked
- 27-inch IPS panel, 2560 by 1440 at 75Hz
- USB-C video with up to 65 watts, plus DisplayPort output
- 150 mm of height adjustment and a 615 by 228 mm stand footprint
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor | ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | No extra desktop space comes from the newer model. |
| Refresh ceiling | 100Hz | 75Hz | On the CFRV, scrolling gets a shorter display interval. |
| USB-C power | Up to 96W | Up to 65W | Whether the laptop charger stays on the desk can come down to this. |
| Stand depth | 197.2 mm | 228 mm | About 31 mm of depth is freed up by the CFRV. |
| Height adjustment | 130 mm | 150 mm | The CV's vertical adjustment range is the longer. |
| DisplayPort output | Yes | Yes | Either can be part of a compatible multi-monitor setup. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
- Despite DisplayHDR 400 support, this edge-lit IPS screen does not reach OLED-like black levels.
With ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Whether DisplayPort daisy chaining works varies with the laptop and operating system, most of all on a Mac.
Decision guide
How to decide
If your laptop needs more than 65 watts, or smoother everyday scrolling matters to you, get the PA278CFRV. The PA278CV makes sense when 65 watts is enough for your laptop and its offer is better. Either way you get the same 27-inch QHD workspace.
Look at the power brick before the panel specs
The extra 31 watts of USB-C supply can be the upgrade that counts. If your laptop is rated for 90-watt USB-C charging, the PA278CFRV reaches that class while the PA278CV falls short. Either monitor may still leave a gaming laptop with a much larger adapter needing its own supply.
The gain is smoothness and not extra room
Each screen is 27-inch QHD, so at the same scaling the same spreadsheet cells and application windows fit. Refreshing more often is the 100Hz model's edge. That helps everyday scrolling, but it is neither extra resolution nor proof of faster pixel response.
A smaller base trades off against the stand
Depth is what the PA278CFRV saves. The PA278CV counters with 20 mm more height adjustment, and if your desk already calls for a monitor riser, that measurement may count for more than a slimmer base. A compatible monitor arm could change how the desk fits, but you should budget for it separately.
What this page can’t tell you
- The power delivery figures quoted are maximum advertised output.
- Latency and motion clarity are not something refresh calculations measure.
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
17 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”, “Video and peripherals share one USB-C cable”, and “A work laptop gets enough power delivery”.
17 models fit, out of 50 checkedThe gap in numbers
ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor lists 100 Hz for top refresh rate, 33% more than the 75 Hz on ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C.
- ASUS ProArt 27-inch QHD USB-C Monitor
- 100 Hz
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- 75 Hz
- Models with this figure
- 44 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”, “Video and peripherals share one USB-C cable”, and “A work laptop gets enough power delivery”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures use the fastest published refresh mode. Resolution, connection and color settings decide when you get that rate. For context, 44 of 50 models publish comparable figures.
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