The catch
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
The PA278CFRV supplies 96 watts, above this model's 65-watt ceiling.
Side by side
ASUS PA278CV vs Dell S2725DSM: At the same QHD resolution, Dell gives a desktop 144Hz and ASUS powers the laptop
Quick verdict
Go with the PA278CV for USB-C laptop charging in a work-focused setup. The S2725DSM is the fit for a desktop that gains from 144Hz motion at the same QHD resolution.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Detail should be compared at the actual screen size
About 108.8 pixels per inch is where PA278CV comes out, and S2725DSM is at 108.8 as well. The pixel densities are close enough that layout and connection needs do more to separate them.
Where this comes from
Pixels per inch = √(width² + height²) / diagonal. Values used: 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches and 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches. Using published nominal diagonals makes them approximate.
The catch
Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
A USB-C connection for laptop video or charging is not included.
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Why pick it
- Plug in and power a laptop
- Want a wide range of stand height
- The catch
- The PA278CFRV supplies 96 watts, above this model's 65-watt ceiling.
Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Why pick it
- Run a desktop with charging needs of its own
- Seek quicker motion at QHD
- The catch
- A USB-C connection for laptop video or charging is not included.
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What this page compares
USB-C laptop charging and a work-focused setup point to the PA278CV. For a desktop that benefits from 144Hz motion at the same QHD resolution, the S2725DSM suits.
On image workspace, it's a tie
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Plug in and power a laptop
USB-C video is accepted by PA278CV, which supplies up to 65 W power. S2725DSM has no USB-C laptop video or charging.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Better fit
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Not suitable
Run a desktop with charging needs of its own
With its 144 Hz QHD panel, S2725DSM suits a separately connected desktop. Because USB-C docking is unavailable, a laptop would need a separate display and power arrangement.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Depends
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Better fit
Want a wide range of stand height
Against S2725DSM at 110 mm, PA278CV lists 150 mm of height adjustment. For the seated position, check the actual minimum and maximum screen height.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Better fit
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Depends
Seek quicker motion at QHD
Both keep the same 2560 × 1440 resolution, and S2725DSM reaches 144 Hz against PA278CV at 75 Hz.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Depends
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
Detail should be compared at the actual screen size
About 108.8 pixels per inch is where PA278CV comes out, and S2725DSM is at 108.8 as well. The pixel densities are close enough that layout and connection needs do more to separate them.
How we worked this out
Pixels per inch = √(width² + height²) / diagonal. Values used: 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches and 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches. Using published nominal diagonals makes them approximate.
Keep native detail apart from game speed
PA278CV draws 3.7 million native pixels per frame, and S2725DSM draws 3.7 million too. Refresh ceilings are 75Hz and 144Hz respectively.
How we worked this out
Native pixels = width × height. Refresh interval =1000 / Hz, which comes to 13.3 and 6.9 ms. Signal and cadence are what these calculations describe, not measured frame rates, input lag or pixel response.
Charging and 40 mm of adjustment range are added by PA278CV
Against no USB-C charging and 110 mm on DSM, the ProArt supplies 65W USB-C and a 150 mm height range.
How we worked this out
150 - 110 = 40 mm. This compares adjustment travel. Absolute screen height is a separate figure.
Option A
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
Option B
Dell, S2725DSM
27 Plus QHD Monitor
When comfortable app sizing matters more to you than fitting 4K detail on the desk, a 27-inch QHD display with 144Hz refresh makes sense. Height adjustment and built-in speakers take care of the basics.
- Best for
- Day-to-day work and smooth casual gaming, no dock involved
Facts we checked
- 144Hz IPS panel, 27-inch, at 2560 by 1440
- Inputs for DisplayPort and HDMI
- Two 3-watt speakers and 110 mm of height adjustment
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C | Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | Usable logical workspace changes with operating-system scaling. |
| Panel diagonal | 27 in | 27 in | The measured active diagonal may differ slightly from a nominal screen class. |
| Maximum refresh | 75Hz | 144Hz | Look at the exact input, resolution and overclock conditions. |
| Panel technology | IPS | IPS | A measured color or motion winner is not established by panel type alone. |
| Laptop power | Up to 65W | No USB-C laptop charging | For the desired delivery, the host, cable and negotiated power profile all have to support it. |
| Chassis width | 615 mm | Check exact drawing | Leave additional room for cables, arms and neighboring equipment. |
| Stand depth | 228 mm | Check exact drawing | More desk depth can be taken by the included stand than by the display cabinet. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
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.
With Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- The workspace is 2560 by 1440, the same as other QHD monitors, whatever the refresh rate.
Decision guide
How to decide
The PA278CV suits USB-C laptop charging and a work-focused setup, while the S2725DSM suits a desktop that benefits from 144Hz motion at the same QHD resolution.
On image workspace, it's a tie
Both are 27-inch 2560 by 1440 IPS displays. What differs is connection convenience against refresh rate. Pixel density is the same.
Fewer cables are possible with ASUS
Video comes in and up to 65W goes out over USB-C on the PA278CV. Dell DSM has no such video-and-charge connection, so it needs a separate display and power arrangement.
The ProArt has the better stand range
Adjustment is listed at 150 mm for ASUS and 110 mm for Dell. Look at the actual minimum and maximum screen height before treating range as a comfortable final position.
What this page can’t tell you
- The pixel density and refresh interval numbers are arithmetic on published specifications, and no visual-quality or latency test was measured.
- USB-C power numbers are a negotiated maximum, and a laptop will not necessarily charge at full speed.
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
This guide keeps all 50 models in play. The pick rests on the facts and trade-offs on this page.
50 models fit, out of 50 checkedThe gap in numbers
Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor lists 144 Hz for top refresh rate, 92% more than the 75 Hz on ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- 75 Hz
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- 144 Hz
- Models with this figure
- 44 of 50
Show the facts and the math
How we countedNo needs are preselected here. Open the matcher and add the ones that apply to your home, room or setup.
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.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C | None of these needs is a documented match |
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| Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor | None of these needs is a documented match |
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