Quick Overview
ASUS positions the ASUS ProArt PA279CV 4K Monitor as a flagship-tier ips monitors, asking $349.00. After 728 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #10 out of 33 in this category. 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.
Picture and Hardware
$349.00 is premium-monitor territory. At this price, factory color calibration, USB-C with power delivery, and full ergonomic stand adjustment should be in the box.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: ASUS
- Price: $349.00 (slightly above the $330.23 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 728
- Category rank: #10 of 33 in ips monitors
- Cheaper in category: 23 products
- Higher-rated in category: 17 products
- More-reviewed in category: 8 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.3-star average from 728 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
The Field Around It
At $349.00, the ASUS ProArt PA279CV 4K Monitor sits slightly above the $330.23 category average. 23 options are cheaper and 9 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BenQ GW2790 Monitor ($119.99, 4.6★, 20,087 reviews). It's $229.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- ViewSonic VP2468a Monitor (Renewed) - $224.99, 5.0★ (1 reviews) · Better on both axes
- MSI PRO MP273L Monitor - $99.99, 4.7★ (17 reviews) · Better on both axes
- BenQ GW2790 Monitor - $119.99, 4.6★ (20,087 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.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
The Verdict
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.