The PB278Q is a 27in IPS monitor with a large 2,560x1,440 resolution, and is very similar in specification to Viewsonic's VP2770-LED. It's another highly-adjustable screen with excellent picture quality, and is ideal for working on multiple documents or with complicated applications such as video...

Monitor choice is thankfully a lot easier in recent times. Even a cheap TN panel will be reasonable quality.

I was worried about buying a new monitor and did a lot of research before purchasing this one. I wanted a monitor that could handle both photo editing and gaming. This one can. Only had it a couple of months but so far no problems. Great colours and detail for photo editing and gaming is brilliant.

Initially, an unedited version of this review was posted on Hardware Canucks. The article has since been updated. We apologize for any misunderstanding this may have caused. ASUS has never been one to shy away from pushing the envelope when it comes to development of their monitors.

The ASUS PB278Q is a 27-inch computer monitor with a high-end panel and few unnecessary frills. It's targeted at professionals - who want its factory-preset colour accuracy and wide-gamut PLS panel - and gamers - who want its low latency and super-detailed 2560x1440 pixel resolution.

Excellent picture quality pre- and post-calibration; Excellent adjustability; Integrated speaker

Dynamic contrast isn't useful; Menu controls aren't great; Occasional backlight flicker

This 27in monitor is blessed with a range of connectors – supporting 2560 x 1440 resolution via HDMI, DisplayPort or Dual-link DVI inputs, along with 1920 x 1080 via a D-sub input. The monitor also features two built-in 3-watt speakers, along with 3.5mm audio line-in and line-out.

Good price; lots of inputs

Contrast could be better

I was looking for something that works well on an MacBook Retina running Windows 7 in Bootcamp and did not want to spend the money for the Apple monitor. I found the HDMI cable included in the box supported the full 2560 x 1440. I also loved the fact that you can rotate the screen.

Amazing monitor. I play at max resolution using the display port and have no issues with screen tearing or dead pixels. After playing at these resolutions I will never go back!! I picked it up on sale and it was worth every penny!!

Amazing color; I bought this for gaming and was blown away with the detail while gaming; My roommate played on it one day and went out and bought one the next day; Big upgrade from my old 22 Comes with all cables Multiple inputs for video Audio through the monitor is as expected for speakers built...

To get the full detail you need to use the display port cable; This means you need a decent video card to run it which can get pricey depending on what you want; You may even need to buy a display port adapter for video cards with a mini display port Have to set up the colors initially.

Pros: Physical Buttons - All Cables included (HDMI (don't use this with 1440p) DisplayPort, DVI etc - Cons: Extremely expensive. This is a mid-range/bordering on low end monitor. At this price it should be twice as good. - Terrible black levels. Blacks are mid-grey.

Unlike the gorgeous Samsung Series 9 S27B970D , another 27-inch PLS monitor, the PB278Q is fairly plain looking. The 27-inch panel resides in a 2.8-inch thick matte black cabinet with relatively thin (0.75-inch) bezels and a thin, barely noticeable strip of glossy black trim around the edge.

Great color quality; Lots of video ports; Ergonomic stand; Wide viewing angles

A bit pricey; No auto-pivot function; No USB ports