ASUS's Flagship-tier Contender
Looking for a ips monitors? The ASUS ProArt PA278QGV Monitor comes in at $249.95 and has earned 3.4 stars across 3 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #32 ranking (out of 33) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Panel & Stand
In this mid-range, you typically get height adjustment, multiple inputs, and a panel that's a real upgrade over budget options - better contrast, wider color, and faster pixel response. The $249.95 price puts the ASUS ProArt PA278QGV Monitor squarely in the "main monitor" tier.
Specifications
- Brand: ASUS
- Price: $249.95 (well below the $330.23 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 3
- Category rank: #32 of 33 in ips monitors
- Cheaper in category: 22 products
- Higher-rated in category: 32 products
- More-reviewed in category: 31 products
Owner Reports
With only 3 reviews, this is a small sample. The 3.4-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the ips monitors category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Compared to Alternatives
At $249.95, the ASUS ProArt PA278QGV Monitor sits well below the $330.23 category average. 22 options are cheaper and 10 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BenQ GW2790 Monitor ($119.99, 4.6★, 20,087 reviews). It's $129.96 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- BenQ GW2790 Monitor - $119.99, 4.6★ (20,087 reviews) · Better on both axes
- BenQ GW2490 24 Inch Monitor - $99.99, 4.6★ (20,087 reviews) · Better on both axes
- ASUS VA279HG Eye Care Monitor - $129.00, 4.5★ (2,375 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ViewSonic VP2468a Monitor (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Wstirhy 9.7 Inch Small Monitor at $55.90.
The Buy/Skip Call
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Final Take
5.3/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.