ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27" Black / Silver 2024
The 27-inch 5K IPS panel delivers 99% DCI-P3 coverage and factory-calibrated Delta E<2 accuracy, ensuring precise color for detail-intensive work. Its built-in Auto KVM and a 96W USB-C port streamline a multi-device setup with single-cable connectivity and effortless peripheral switching. This display is best for photographers and print designers who require a pixel-dense, Calman Verified reference monitor in a studio environment.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q3 202688/100
Buyers praise the 5K clarity, accurate colors, and value versus Apple Studio Display. One unit arrived dead on arrival.
- Exceptional 5K resolution and sharp text for professional and everyday use.
- Accurate colors out of the box, ideal for photo editing and design.
- Great value compared to Apple Studio Display, with solid build and 5-year warranty.
- One unit had no power on arrival, indicating possible quality control issues.
- Q2 202660/100
Buyers praise color accuracy, 5K retina clarity, and value, but report reliability issues (flashing/lines after a year) and clunky KVM/menus.
- Excellent color accuracy and 5K retina clarity for design work.
- Monitor failed after a year with flashing and lines on screen.
- KVM switch is clunky with noticeable delay; on-screen menu feels clunky.
- Built-in speakers are useless; wants more USB-C and Thunderbolt ports.
- Q1 202645/100
Mixed reviews: praised for 5K clarity and Mac compatibility, but marred by reliability issues including early failures and dark edges.
- Excellent 5K resolution, color accuracy, and Mac scaling.
- Multiple units died within a year with vertical lines.
- Uneven brightness at edges, not suitable for professional editing.
- Good value vs Apple Studio Display, but lacks speakers/camera.
- Q4 202593/100
Buyers praise the 5K display's sharpness, color accuracy, and value versus Apple's Studio Display. A few note weak speakers and no built-in camera.
- Excellent color accuracy and 5K sharpness for photo/video editing.
- Great value compared to Apple Studio Display, saving significant money.
- Works well with Macs, matching retina display scaling and DPI.
- Built-in speakers are poor; no integrated camera.
- Q3 202575/100
Buyers praise the monitor's crisp 5K display, color accuracy, and value versus Apple's Studio Display, but the KVM function is unreliable with Macs.
- Excellent 5K resolution, color control, and brightness for creative work.
- KVM fails to detect MacBooks via USB-C and won't wake Macs from sleep.
- Great for video editing on Mac Mini, but lacks higher refresh rates like 90-144Hz.
- Good value alternative to Apple Studio Display for professional use.
- Q2 202578/100
Buyers praise the 5K resolution, color accuracy, and Mac compatibility. Common complaints include defective USB-C ports, poor speakers, and scaling issues.
- Excellent 5K resolution and color accuracy for creative professionals.
- USB-C port defects reported; some ports not working for data or charging.
- Built-in speakers are substandard; external speakers recommended.
- Scaling issues with MacOS at full 5K resolution; text and icons appear small.
Based on 77 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120x2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, 99% DCI-P3, 95% Adobe RGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 26 |
| Weight | 5.9 kg / 13.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27" | 97.6 | 79.3 | 99.5 | 87.2 | 13.3 | 37.8 | 92.9 | 78.1 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.5 | 79.3 | 99.8 | 97.2 | 74.5 | 97 | 97.5 | 95.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.3 | 46.5 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.1 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 92.5 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 70.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.1 | 79.3 | 98.7 | 97.2 | 0 | 58.2 | 99.4 | 95.4 |
