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Add to SafariWhen comparing ASUS VE278Q vs BenQ PD2710QC, the Slant community recommends ASUS VE278Q for most people. In the question“What are the best monitors?” ASUS VE278Q is ranked 43rd while BenQ PD2710QC is ranked 63rd. The most important reason people chose ASUS VE278Q is:
Dual speakers located at the back of the monitor offer a decent-quality stereo sound output. There's also an audio jack for headphone/external speakers use.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro The built-in speakers are sufficient for everyday use
Dual speakers located at the back of the monitor offer a decent-quality stereo sound output. There's also an audio jack for headphone/external speakers use.
Pro Contrast ratio creates great color reproduction
This monitor's contrast ratio makes it capable of a very vibrant and natural color reproduction. It comes with presets optimized for several use cases, such as gaming, movies, or text editing.
Pro Suitable for technical work
The product comes equipped with a functionalities which include CAD/CAM modes. This modes offer contrast on shapes, line for better details.
Also, it works perfectly with a different CAD/CAM software such as: AutoCad, Catia, SOLIDWORKS.
Pro Cable for each port included
Pro Colour calibrated out of the box
Pro SD Card Reader
You have to use your camera as a reader, plugging in camera via USB to your laptop, and transfer the files that way. Also, using this method requires professional program.
Pro Wide viewing angle
Pro Low Blue Light technology filters out the light that is harmful to eyes
Pro Includes speakers
Audio quality is pretty low but it's nice to have an option.
Pro It offers 4 video connection options
VGA, DVI-D, DP, and HDMI. The DVI-D option is especially important if your computer's graphic card doesn’t have DP port.
Pro Good adjustability
7.5 inches of height and 25 degrees tilt. Unfortunately, there is no swivel, only a portrait mode is available.
Pro Antiglare display keeps reflections to a minimum
Pro Can be mounted on dual monitor mounts
If you want to use a wall mount or monitor arm, there are 100mm VESA holes available.
Pro USB Type-C Docking Station
The primary consumers of this monitor are owners of laptops that have at least one USB Type-C port or converter from USB-C to USB 3.0. The docking station of this monitor provides consumers with additional ports, such as: Ethernet Jack; 3.5mm Audio Jack and USB ports that are power delivery, device charging up to 61W.
If your computer is equipped with USB-C port, you can enjoy transfer of potential rates of up to 10Gbps.
Pro Refresh rate can be changed
This monitor can be overclocked to 120Hz by changing resolution from 2K to 1080p, which makes playing games buttery smooth.
Cons
Con Lacks DVI connectivity
This monitor is missing a DVI-D port, which can be circumvented by using a HMDI to DVI converter. Precisely because of this, ASUS ships the monitor with such an adapter.
Con Inadequate resolution
With a screen size of 27", a good resolution would be expected. Sadly, this is not the case. When this monitor was launched, 4K still wasn't popular. It's not a great device for playing 1080p videos, but if you're not going to give it this kind of use, this resolution shouldn't be a big issue.
Con The picture is grainy and not sharp
It seems to be partly an IPS panel, and partly the "anti-glare" coating.
Con Price is high in comparison to other QHD monitors
Con NO G-Sync or FreeSync
Monitor's refresh rate will not be synchronised with your video card. This makes it inconvenient to play games.
Con HDMI connection limited by 30Hz
Con This type of panel is more power consuming
The power consumption of this type of screen is 15 percent more than monitors made by other technologies
Con Buttons are hidden in the back and are difficult to use
Con The brightness value isn’t saving
The problem is when the monitor is resumed from sleep mode, it powers back on everytime with maximum brightness in effect.
Con Two socket outlet needed
The monitor and the dock station have their own power cable.
