When comparing ASUS PB278Q vs LG 34WK95U, the Slant community recommends ASUS PB278Q for most people. In the question“What are the best monitors?” ASUS PB278Q is ranked 58th while LG 34WK95U is ranked 219th. 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 5K resolution
The LG 34WK95U is an excellent option for those who aren't satisfied with the current-generation 4K displays thanks to its resolution that measures at 5120x3840 pixels.
Pro Has a USB-C port
The monitor's USB-C port receive a video signal, run the 34WK95U's integrated USB hub, and charge peripherals - all at once. It is fully compatible with the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
Pro Has a USB-C port
The monitor's USB-C port receive a video signal, run the 34WK95U's integrated USB hub, and charge peripherals - all at once. It is fully compatible with the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
Pro Has a USB-C port
The monitor's USB-C port receive a video signal, run the 34WK95U's integrated USB hub, and charge peripherals - all at once. It is fully compatible with the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
Cons
Con No USB ports
There are no USB ports.
Con Poor stand
Although the footstand is wide it's rather flimsy.
Con Expensive
There are many equally-sized 4K panels that offer the same functionality as the 34WK95U while costing substantially less.
