By Although they are not brand-new, 5K monitors have not gained much traction—at least not in the Windows community. One major factor is price; the majority of 5K displays that were previously on the market cost $1,000 or more. With an MSRP of $799.99, the Asus ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV alters the situation. And even though it is inexpensive, this is not a cheap 5K display; rather, it is a completely current monitor that outperforms its predecessors.
Specs and features
With a “true” 5K resolution of 5120×2880, the 5K panel is undoubtedly the main attraction here. Compared to 5K ultrawide, which has a lower resolution of 5,120 x 2,160, this is far higher. Additionally, an IPS Black panel from Asus has superior contrast than others in its class, albeit it still falls well short of OLED.
- Size of display: 27-inch widescreen 16:9
- 5120 x 2880 native resolution
- Type of panel: IPS Black
- 60 Hz is the refresh rate.
- VESA MediaSync is an adaptive sync system.
- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 500 approved, yes, HDR 10.
- Ports: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, 3x USB-A, 1x USB-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode, and 96 watts of power delivery 1x USB-C, 3.2 Gen 1 downstream 3.2 Gen 1 downstream
- Mounting VESA: 100×100 mm
- Two 2-watt speakers are used
- Cost: $799.99 MSRP
For a 5K display, the MSRP of $800 is reasonable, but Asus does not skimp on features. The monitor has compatibility with USB-C with DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery, VESA MediaSync, and HDR10. Although it lacks some technologies, such as Thunderbolt, it is unquestionably the most feature-rich 5K display under $1,000.
Design
Although the ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV’s appearance is not very striking, it is nevertheless not horrible. In recent years, Asus has consolidated the language of its ProArt monitors, choosing a straightforward yet stylish black-and-silver design with a rear panel that resembles a pseudo heatsink. The ProArt monitors will mix in with your home office even while they are sufficiently different to feel unique.
ASUS ProArt Display 27” 5K HDR Professional Monitor (PA27JCV) – 5K (5120 x 2880), IPS, 99% DCI-P3
Despite its appearance, the ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV is straightforward and useful. It features an ergonomic stand with height, tilt, and swivel adjustments as well as a 90-degree landscape mode pivot. The stand does not take up much room because it is flat, durable, and of a reasonable size. cord management is provided by a hole in the stand neck that can hold multiple video inputs and the power cord.
Performance
Since the Asus ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV is not intended for gaming or entertainment, its adherence to a 60Hz refresh rate is not shocking. Additionally, it asserts a reasonable five-millisecond gray-to-gray pixel reaction time. What does that signify? In short, motion performance is at best average. Please understand that it works well in most scenarios, including games with little to no fast action. On the other hand, viewers who are aware of motion blur will undoubtedly detect it.
However, it is not all terrible news. VESA MediaSync, a standard that focuses on variable refresh rates within a narrow range of 48Hz to 60Hz, is used by the ProArt Display 5K to offer adaptive sync. It is useful if you can use V-Sync or a frame limiter that can maintain a game running at or near 60 FPS (or anywhere between 48 and 60 FPS, really), even though that limits the feature’s use in games. Additionally, MediaSync is made to play 24 frames per second video smoothly, which is useful if you wish to edit for TV or film using the ProArt Display 5K.
Conclusion
The new standard that all 5K monitors must meet is set by the Asus ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV. Although it is not the best high-resolution monitor available (that distinction goes to more extreme displays, such as the Apple Pro monitor XDR), it offers a lengthy range of capabilities at a fair price along with a stunning 5K image. If a new 5K display wants to compete, it must be at least as good as the ProArt Display 5K or less expensive.
