ASUS PB278Q 2560x1440 Monitor Review
Introduction and Technical Specifications
Published: 8th December 2012 | Source: ASUS | Price: ‚£460 |
Introduction
Monitor choice is thankfully a lot easier in recent times. Even a cheap TN panel will be reasonable quality.
For gamers though we've had a couple of different branches to take on the display path. The advent of 3D and Eyefinity has meant that there really are a lot of choice available. Do you go for the trickery of 3D? If so do you prefer active or passive 3D? Maybe you're not a fan of wearing glasses when playing and like the surround of multiple monitors.
Perhaps neither of those appeals. You haven't got the desk space for surround gaming, and would rather spend all of your money on one giant monitor. Enter the ASUS PB278Q, a 27" monitor with a whopping 2560x1440 resolution.
Technical Specifications
Although we know that things such as response time and contrast are completely meaningless as a judge of quality due to the fact that there isn't an industry standard testing methodology. However, the PB278Q has plenty of connection options, a very good stand, and the PLS panel which sits just about an IPS in colour reproduction quality.
| Display | Panel Size: Wide Screen 27.0"(68.47cm) 16:9 Color Saturation : 100%(sRGB) Panel Type : PLS Panel True Resolution : 2560x1440 (HDMI/DisplayPort/Dual-link DVI) 1920x1080 (D-sub) Pixel Pitch : 0.233mm Brightness(Max) : 300 cd/㎡ ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 80000000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≧10) : 178°(H)/178°(V) Response Time : 5ms (Gray to Gray) LCD ZBD Warranty : Yes |
| Video Feature | Trace Free Technology SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 5 Modes Color Temperature Selection : 4 Modes Gamma adjustment : Yes (Support Gamma 2.2/1.8 ) QuickFit (modes) : Yes (Letter/A4/Alignment Grid/Photo Modes) HDCP support |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers : 3W x 2 Stereo RMS |
| Convenient Hotkey | SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection Auto. Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Volume Adjustment Input Selection QuickFit |
| I/O Ports | Signal Input : HDMI 1.4, D-Sub, DisplayPort 1.2, Dual-link DVI-D PC Audio Input : 3.5mm Mini-Jack AV Audio Input : HDMI 1.4 Earphone jack : 3.5mm Mini-Jack |
| Signal Frequency | Analog Signal Frequency : 24~89 KHz(H)/ 50~75 Hz(V) Digital Signal Frequency : 24~89 KHz(H)/ 50~75 Hz(V) |
| Power Consumption | Power Consumption(Typical):<60W Power Saving Mode:<0.5W Power Off Mode:<0.5W Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Mechanical Design | Chassis Colors : Black Tilt : +20°~-5° Swivel : Yes Pivot : Yes Height Adjustment : Yes VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm |
| Dimensions | Phys. Dimension with Stand(WxHxD):643x552.3x218 mm Phys. Dimension without Stand(WxHxD):643x386.2x69.6(mm)(For VESA Wall Mount) Box Dimension(WxHxD):755x470x224 mm |
Most Recent Comments
I get what you mean in things like Dirt3 when there's just too much going on at the sides but I do kind of feel that adds to the immersiveness of the game. Obviously if it puts you off, it's not a good thing, but I do think it just makes everything more realistic.
Aside from that though, I do find three screens a lot better to work on in windows, whether it's just word or general use like internet/music etc... and obviously video editing spread out across 3 screens has its benefits.
I probably agree that if you're just gaming, you'd be better off getting one of these over 3x 1080 screens - but there's such a price difference between it, I find it hard to justify the cost. I mean, you can get 3x 23inch Dell IPS screens for around £70 cheaper than one of these. It's obviously going to depend on the user at the end of the day - but at the present moment in time, until these come down in price, I think I'd still choose far cheaper 1080 screens.Quote
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