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Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV vs Asus ProArt PA248CRV
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV ranks higher (#3 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on text sharpness. Asus ProArt PA248CRV wins on ports & usb-c, reliability (dead pixels, flicker).
The biggest complaint about the Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV is low contrast and weak hdr; for the Asus ProArt PA248CRV it's text not as crisp as higher-resolution screens. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV | Asus ProArt PA248CRV | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in computer monitors | #3 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$ |
| Type | 4K | 1080p/1440p |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 15% | 21% |
| Overall score | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Picture quality | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Text sharpness | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Stand & ergonomics | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Ports & USB-C | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Reliability (dead pixels, flicker) | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Price tiers: $ under $200 · $$ $200–500 · $$$ over $500. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV
- Low contrast and weak HDR
RTINGS lists a low contrast ratio, highlights that don't pop in HDR and a terrible local dimming feature. Wirecutter preferred the Dell U2725QE's richer blacks.
- Reliability, connection and dimming complaints
Amazon's summary says some owners report unreliability and connection issues, and some say the display became very dim.
- Fewer hub features than pricier rivals
RTINGS says it has a smaller USB hub than the U2725QE, no Thunderbolt and no KVM switch. It's also limited to 60Hz.
Source: RTINGS best work monitors
Asus ProArt PA248CRV
- Text not as crisp as higher-resolution screens
Wirecutter says that if it's your main work display you may want a higher-resolution 27-inch monitor, where text is sharper and multitasking less cramped. Amazon owners are mixed on image quality, with some saying the resolution isn't very crisp.
- Many low ratings on a small listing
16% of Amazon ratings are 1 star and 5% are 2 stars, from only 52 ratings. Amazon's summary rates compatibility negatively, citing one owner whose serial number didn't work.
- Can be hard to find in stock
Wirecutter marks its Amazon link as 'may be out of stock' and lists Walmart and Best Buy at different prices.
Who should pick which
Pick the Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV if
Photo and design work without calibrating
Charging bigger laptops over USB-C (96W)
A fully adjustable stand on a mid budget
Skip it if: You work in a dark room or care about HDR (low contrast); You need a KVM switch or Thunderbolt; You want a 120Hz screen
Pick the Asus ProArt PA248CRV if
A second screen next to a laptop
Small desks that still need a full-featured monitor
Multi-monitor setups (daisy-chain up to four)
Skip it if: It will be your only screen for heavy multitasking; You want the crispest text; You need HDMI 2.0 or newer (HDMI 1.4 only, per Wirecutter)
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