LG 27UK650
Score: 78/100
Asus PA278CV
Score: 76/100Rankings
The LG 27UK650-W is a 27-inch 4K UHD IPS monitor with HDR10, FreeSync and a fast 5 ms response time, delivering accurate colors and solid gaming performance at an affordable price. Its 60 Hz panel and lack of built-in speakers limit high-end gaming and audio needs. Best suited for casual gamers, creators and office users seeking 4K resolution with good color fidelity.
The ASUS ProArt PA278CV is a 27-inch WQHD IPS monitor offering factory-calibrated color accuracy and robust USB-C connectivity for creators. Its 75 Hz panel and lack of HDR keep it from being a gaming or media-centric choice. Ideal for photographers, videographers and designers who need precise color and ergonomic flexibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 75 Hzbest | |
350 nitsbest | 350 nitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 W | 21.28 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 5 msbest | 5 msbest |
1,000best | 1,000best | |
99 % | 100 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.2 kgbest | 8.55 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Resolution | 3840x2160 | 2560x1440 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 75 Hz |
Color Gamut (%) | 99 % | 100 % |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 45 W | 21.28 W |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 6.2 kg | 8.55 kg |
Width (mm) | 613.1 mm | 615 mm |
Height (mm) | 567.3 mm | 449 mm |
Depth (mm) | 230.0 mm | 228 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
DisplayPort Ports | 1 | 2 |
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Professional reviewers commend the LG 27UK650-W for its fast 5 ms response time, excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy, and gaming-focused features like FreeSync, Black Stabilizer, and Dynamic Action Sync. They also note its strong HDR support, matte finish, and VESA compatibility, while criticizing the 60 Hz panel, lack of built-in speakers, modest contrast ratio, and missing USB-C connectivity.
Everyday users praise the monitor's sharp 4K image, accurate colors, easy setup, and stable FreeSync performance, but repeatedly complain about the absence of speakers, the 60 Hz refresh limit, noticeable backlight bleed, and occasional stand wobble.
Professional reviewers emphasize the PA278CV's factory-calibrated color performance, noting the ΔE < 2 rating and full sRGB/Rec.709 coverage as standout features for creators. They also commend the versatile USB-C connectivity and ergonomic adjustments, while pointing out the limited 75 Hz refresh rate and lack of HDR as areas where the monitor falls short of higher-end alternatives.
Everyday users generally praise the monitor's color fidelity and the convenience of the integrated USB-C hub, describing it as a solid productivity tool. Recurring criticisms focus on the heavy stand, occasional wobble, basic audio output, and the missing HDR capability for media consumption.
