Main trade-off
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
The 65-watt ceiling is below the 96 watts of the PA278CFRV.
Head-to-head
ASUS PA278CV vs Dell S2725DSM: ASUS powers the laptop, Dell gives a desktop 144Hz at the same QHD resolution
The short answer
Choose PA278CV for USB-C laptop charging and a work-focused setup. S2725DSM suits a desktop that benefits from 144Hz motion at the same QHD resolution.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Compare detail at the actual screen size
PA278CV works out to about 108.8 pixels per inch, versus 108.8 for S2725DSM. Their pixel densities are close enough that layout and connection needs are stronger separators.
What this is based on
Pixels per inch = √(width² + height²) / diagonal. Inputs are 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches and 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches. Published nominal diagonals make these approximate.
Main trade-off
Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
It has no USB-C laptop video or charging connection.
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Choose it for
- Connect and charge a laptop
- Need a broad stand height range
- Main trade-off
- The 65-watt ceiling is below the 96 watts of the PA278CFRV.
Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Choose it for
- Use a desktop with separate charging needs
- Want faster QHD motion
- Main trade-off
- It has no USB-C laptop video or charging connection.
About this comparison
Choose PA278CV for USB-C laptop charging and a work-focused setup. S2725DSM suits a desktop that benefits from 144Hz motion at the same QHD resolution.
The image workspace is a tie
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Connect and charge a laptop
PA278CV accepts USB-C video and supplies up to 65 W power. S2725DSM lacks USB-C laptop video and charging.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Better fit
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Not suitable
Use a desktop with separate charging needs
S2725DSM suits a separately connected desktop with its 144 Hz QHD panel. USB-C docking is unavailable, so a laptop would need a separate display and power arrangement.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Depends
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Better fit
Need a broad stand height range
PA278CV lists 150 mm of height adjustment against S2725DSM at 110 mm. Check actual minimum and maximum screen height for the seated position.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Better fit
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Depends
Want faster QHD motion
S2725DSM reaches 144 Hz against PA278CV at 75 Hz, while both retain the same 2560 × 1440 resolution.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- Depends
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- Better fit
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Compare detail at the actual screen size
PA278CV works out to about 108.8 pixels per inch, versus 108.8 for S2725DSM. Their pixel densities are close enough that layout and connection needs are stronger separators.
How we reached this conclusion
Pixels per inch = √(width² + height²) / diagonal. Inputs are 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches and 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches. Published nominal diagonals make these approximate.
Separate native detail from game speed
PA278CV draws 3.7 million native pixels per frame and S2725DSM 3.7 million. Their refresh ceilings are 75Hz and 144Hz respectively.
How we reached this conclusion
Native pixels = width × height. Refresh interval =1000 / Hz, giving 13.3 and 6.9 ms. These are signal and cadence calculations, not measured frame rates, input lag or pixel response.
PA278CV adds charging and 40 mm of adjustment range
The ProArt supplies 65W USB-C and a 150 mm height range, against no USB-C charging and 110 mm on DSM.
How we reached this conclusion
150 - 110 = 40 mm. This compares adjustment travel, not absolute screen height.
Choice A
ASUS, PA278CV
ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
A QHD ProArt display keeps text comfortably sized and supplies up to 65 watts through the same cable used for video. The adjustable stand and DisplayPort output suit a work desk that may grow.
- Best matched use
- Design and office work from a modest-power USB-C laptop
Checked facts
- 27-inch 2560 by 1440 IPS panel at 75Hz
- USB-C video with up to 65 watts and DisplayPort output
- 150 mm height adjustment and a 615 by 228 mm stand footprint
Choice B
Dell, S2725DSM
27 Plus QHD Monitor
A 27-inch QHD display with 144Hz refresh makes sense when comfortable app sizing matters more than fitting 4K detail on the desk. Height adjustment and built-in speakers cover the basics.
- Best matched use
- Everyday work and smooth casual gaming without a dock
Checked facts
- 27-inch 2560 by 1440 IPS panel at 144Hz
- HDMI and DisplayPort inputs
- 110 mm height adjustment and two 3-watt speakers
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C | Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | Operating-system scaling changes usable logical workspace. |
| Panel diagonal | 27 in | 27 in | A nominal screen class may differ slightly from the measured active diagonal. |
| Maximum refresh | 75Hz | 144Hz | Check the exact input, resolution and overclock conditions. |
| Panel technology | IPS | IPS | Panel type alone does not establish a measured color or motion winner. |
| Laptop power | Up to 65W | No USB-C laptop charging | Host, cable and negotiated power profile must support the desired delivery. |
| Chassis width | 615 mm | Check exact drawing | Allow additional room for cables, arms and neighboring equipment. |
| Stand depth | 228 mm | Check exact drawing | The included stand can take more desk depth than the display cabinet. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- DisplayPort daisy chaining depends on the laptop and operating system, especially on a Mac.
If you choose Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- It provides the same 2560 by 1440 workspace as other QHD monitors, regardless of refresh rate.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
The image workspace is a tie
Both are 27-inch 2560 by 1440 IPS displays. The meaningful difference is connection convenience versus refresh rate, not pixel density.
ASUS can reduce the cable count
PA278CV accepts video and provides up to 65W over USB-C. Dell DSM lacks that video-and-charge connection, requiring a separate display and power arrangement.
The stand range favors the ProArt
ASUS lists 150 mm adjustment and Dell 110 mm. Check the actual minimum and maximum screen height before equating range with a comfortable final position.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Pixel density and refresh intervals are calculations from published specifications, not a measured visual-quality or latency test.
- USB-C power is a maximum negotiated ceiling. It does not promise full-speed charging for every laptop.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current computer monitors comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
All 50 models remain in view on this guide. The answer comes from the facts and trade-offs shown on the page.
50 matching models from 50 checkedMeasured difference
Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor lists 144 Hz for maximum refresh rate, 92% above ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C at 75 Hz.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C
- 75 Hz
- Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor
- 144 Hz
- Comparable models
- 44 of 50
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countNo matcher need is preselected here. Open the matcher to add the needs that apply to your home, room or setup.
Calculation noteThis uses the highest published refresh mode. Resolution, connection and color settings can limit when that rate is available. 44 of 50 models have comparable published figures for context.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch USB-C | No positive match recorded for these needs |
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| Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor | No positive match recorded for these needs |
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