Asus PB278Q / PB278QR

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1059 reviews of Asus PB278Q / PB278QR. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and reliability. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Asus PB278Q / PB278QR is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Asus PB278Q / PB278QR

alaTest has collected and analyzed 123 user reviews of Asus PB278Q / PB278QR from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the reliability and size are generally positive. The design and price are also appreciated.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Asus PB278Q / PB278QR

alaTest has collected and analyzed 262 user reviews of Asus PB278Q / PB278QR from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and design are on the whole positive. The price and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.co.uk)

Asus PB278Q review

In the world of extreme-definition monitors, the Asus PB278Q almost perfectly hits a happy medium between features and value. I reviewed the HP ZR2740w earlier in 2012, and while that monitor offered great performance at a reasonable price, aside from...

The Asus PB278Q offers a sharp extreme-definition screen, rich color, accurate presets, and useful ergonomic options at a good price.

The monitor lacks USB inputs and its swivel mechanism is poorly implemented.

Well-priced and powerful, the Asus PB278Q is the best entry point for those seeking an extreme-definition monitor at a not-so-extreme price.

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : AkG (hardwarecanucks.com)

ASUS PB278Q 27” PLS Monitor Review

Initially, an unedited version of this review was posted on Hardware Canucks. The article has since been updated. We apologize for any

In many ways the PB278Q is a perfectly capable monitor with a ton of potential should someone be willing to properly calibrate it. The

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

The Asus PB278Q delivers great performance at a good price

The Asus PB278Q is yet another well-performing 27-inch, extreme-definition monitor that falls just short of matching its strongest competition in value.

The ; offers a sharp extreme-definition screen, rich color, accurate presets, and useful ergonomic options at a good price.

The monitor lacks USB inputs and its swivel mechanism is poorly implemented.

Well-priced and powerful, the Asus PB278Q is the best entry point for those seeking an extreme-definition monitor at a not-so-extreme price.

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

Asus PB278Q

The Asus PB278Q is a well-equipped 27-inch monitor based on Plane to Line Switching (PLS) panel technology. You'll pay more for this technology but receive awesome performance and a rich feature set in return.

Great color quality. Lots of video ports. Ergonomic stand. Wide viewing angles.

A bit pricey. No auto-pivot function. No USB ports.

Conclusion While not as stylish as the Samsung Series 9, the Asus PB278Q offers the same strong color and viewing angle performance for around $500 less, and it has a highly adjustable stand and an audio input, both of which are missing from the Series...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Heinonen (anandtech.com)

ASUS PB278Q Review: An IPS Competitor Emerges

Every 27” panel that I have reviewed this year has had two things in common: the panel was IPS based, and it was made by LG. The vast majority of IPS panels are made by LG, and so most high-end monitors use the same panels but have major differences in...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Nimish Sawant (tech.firstpost.com)

ASUS PB278Q monitor: Because Full HD is just too mainstream!

We take a look at ASUS PB278Q which has a native resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. It sports a PLS panel and comes with lot of preset modes.

The ASUS PB278Q performed well in most of our tests and apart from minor backlight bleeding we did not really find any shortcomings with the monitor as such. Sure, it could have done with a better implemented OSD, but it is only a matter of time...

Jan, 2014

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PB278Q

ASUS' PDB278Q monitor is a great choice for gamers, business users, or anyone who wants the best possible image quality from a reasonably-priced monitor. It has a few good preset modes, is well built, and has useful features. It's not perfect, but it's...

Excellent picture quality pre- and post-calibration Excellent adjustability Integrated speaker

Dynamic contrast isn’t useful Menu controls aren’t great Occasional backlight flicker

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (pcworld.idg.com.au)

ASUS PB278Q LED monitor

This PLS monitor has an excellent stand and screen

Excellent picture quality pre- and post-calibration ; Excellent adjustability ; Integrated speaker

Dynamic contrast isn’t useful ; Menu controls aren’t great ; Occasional backlight flicker

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Craig Simms (cnet.com.au)

Asus PB278Q

PLS screen has great viewing angles. Matte screen without sparkling anti-glare. Full range of adjustments for the stand.

Light bleed shouldn't be an issue on a panel like this. Mode switching on HDMI makes the monitor think there is no signal. Slight banding across gradients. High power consumption in standby and off modes.

Asus' PB278Q is quite nice indeed for the price, offering a no-frills premium panel for those who are looking to save pennies.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Phoronix (phoronix)