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11 Mar, 2026







£379.06 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The ASUS ProArt PA278CV is the kind of 27" monitor I’d recommend to people who actually do creative work (photo/video/graphics) but don’t want to jump straight to the more expensive “proper” colour-accurate pricing. For the money, £315.80 ex‑VAT is decent value, and the appeal is that it’s aimed at reliable colour and everyday usability rather than flashy gaming features you’ll never use. In day-to-day office + creative hybrid setups, it’s a solid “one monitor to cover most things” choice.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your priority is either ultra-crisp text at very high resolutions or colour-critical output where you need the tightest possible factory calibration and consistency across long sessions. Also, if you’re mostly doing gaming or high-refresh competitive stuff, you’ll probably feel underwhelmed—this is built for work, not responsiveness bragging rights. Buy it if you want a dependable 27" production display on a sensible budget; skip it if you’re either chasing maximum performance specs or need the absolute best colour discipline for print-grade or studio workflows.

Philips
Philips 27E1N1900AE - 1000 Series - LED monitor - 27" - 3840 x 2160 4K UHD (2160p) @ 60 Hz - IPS - 350 cd/m� - 1000:1 - HDR10 - 4 ms - 2xHDMI, USB-C - speakers - black

AOC
AOC Basic-line U27B3CF - B3 Series - LED monitor - 27" - 3840 x 2160 4K UHD (2160p) @ 60 Hz - IPS - 350 cd/m� - 1000:1 - HDR10 - 4 ms - HDMI, USB-C - speakers - black

Asus
ASUS VY249HF - LED monitor - gaming - 24" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 100 Hz - IPS - 250 cd/m� - 1300:1 - 1 ms - HDMI - headphone - black

Iiyama
iiyama ProLite XB2797HSU-B1 - LED monitor - 27" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 120 Hz - IPS - 350 cd/m� - 1500:1 - 4 ms - HDMI, DisplayPort - speakers - black, matte