When comparing ASUS PB278Q vs Dell S2419HM, the Slant community recommends ASUS PB278Q for most people. In the question“What are the best monitors?” ASUS PB278Q is ranked 58th while Dell S2419HM is ranked 246th. The most important reason people chose ASUS PB278Q is:
Headphone jack and microphone port available.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Audio I/O
Headphone jack and microphone port available.
Pro QuickFit Virtual Scale
PB278Q has the ASUS exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale that allows for previewing documents as they would appear when printed.
Pro Sharp, color rich screen
ASUS PB278Q is among the first non-Samsung monitors to use PLS. PLS (plane-to-line) is a Samsung-developed update on IPS. It has a 5ms (grey-to-grey) response time, 16.7 million colors, 1000:1 contrast ratio and is LED-backlit.
Pro DVI, DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI connections
DVI is dual-link with HDCP.
Pro Lightweight
ASUS PB278Q weighs about 8kg. Because of this it is easier to find VESA mounts.
Pro Stylish
The combination of thin, glossy bezel and aluminum stand makes this monitor stand out in pretty much every environment. Though, it doesn't look too unusual or aggressive.
Pro High picture quality
The Dell S2419HM delivers eye-catching images that are filled with vivid and lifelike colors thanks to its high peak brightness and exceptional color accuracy. In its price bracket, this is one of a very few displays that can reach the brightness level of 600 nits - usually the monitors in this price range cap at around 350 nits.
Cons
Con No USB ports
There are no USB ports.
Con Poor stand
Although the footstand is wide it's rather flimsy.
Con Lacks ergonomic adjustments
It will be complicated tog et the best possible viewing angles of the S2419HM because of its limited ergonomics. You can't adjust the monitor's height and swivel angle.
