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Asus PB278Q / PB278QR
1059 reviews
Jun, 2025
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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. Opinions about the size and reliability are generally positive. The design and price are also appreciated.
usability, price, design, reliability, size
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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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
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. People really like the reliability and size. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.
usability, price, design, size, reliability
88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
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. Reviews about the size and design are overall positive. The price and usability also get good feedback, whereas opinions are divided on the reliability.
usability, price, design, size
88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
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
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
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
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
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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Expert review by (pcworld.idg.com.au)
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)
ASUS PB278Q WQHD LED PLS Professional Graphics Monitor
Mar, 2014
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