Asus 27inch AH-IPS Monitor (PA279Q)

The ASUS PA279Q features AH-IPS (Advanced High-Performance In-Plane Switching) display technology for superior color accuracy, a brighter image from increased backlight transmission and lower power consumption. Each PA279Q also features a brightness rated at 350cd/m² and an 100,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio for enhanced image contrast.

Features

Factory pre-calibrated for unmatched color accuracy (∆E< 2) with 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB, and 120% NTSC
Professional 27-inch AH-IPS display with 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution and 109 pixels per inch for greater image detail
DisplayPort input, Daisy-chain DisplayPort output, HDMI, and Dual-link DVI; along with six USB 3.0 ports and a 9-in-1 card reader
Ergonomic tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment for a comfortable viewing angle

True, Consistent Color
Color consistency for photographer and retouching with 99% Adobe RGB color space
The ASUS PA279Q is pre-calibrated at the factory for the highest accuracy and outstanding color space reproduction – 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB, and 120%* NTSC. With a wide color gamut of 99% Adobe RGB, the colors seen in photos will be reproduced faithfully and consistently in a way that cannot otherwise be on monitors with just an sRGB color space.

10-bit color for smoother gradations
The PA279Q offers 10-bit display color for over one billion onscreen colors and support 14 bit internal lookup table (LUT), which gives smoother gradations and a more natural transition between hues.

Pre-calibrated right out-of-the box
The out-of-box settings are impressive as each PA279Q is pre-calibrated at factory to prove the best color accuracy. To ensure that each PA279Q produces the most accurate and consistent color, we carefully measure its ∆E and gamma value and track its gray-scaling. It even supports Gamma 2.2 for PC and Gamma 1.8 for Mac – offering users more flexibilities to work with. Each PA279Q guarantees industry-leading color accuracy, having been pre-calibrated to minimize the color difference to ∆E (Delta E) of less than 2 – ensuring precise reading of color input and guarantees excellent color fidelity.

Next-generation IPS display technology
The ASUS PA279Q features AH-IPS (Advanced High-Performance In-Plane Switching) display technology for superior color accuracy, a brighter image from increased backlight transmission and lower power consumption. Each PA279Q also features a brightness rated at 350cd/m² and an 100,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio for enhanced image contrast.

See Better and Wider
The PA279Q WQHD monitor provides 109 pixels per inch (PPI), resulting in high quality 2560 x 1440 visuals – equaling four times the resolution of stand 720p sets. It allows users to view greater image detail and do more with an onscreen footprint larger than that of standard displays.

The screen’s 109PPI density means there are 109 RGB matrices within one inch. Generally, the more pixels a display has, the more lighting (or power) those pixels require to achieve the best visuals. However, with advanced LED backlighting on the PA279Q, power and energy savings are no longer compromised, while better visuals are assured.

Made for Work and Play
With its WQHD display, you enjoy 77% more desktop space than a full HD screen to spread out your windows and palettes. It is also about 25% sharper than a generic 27” full HD display, delivering ultra-smooth visuals thanks to 6ms (GTG) response time. This ensures you get lag-free experiences in movies and gaming, with the latter looking more vivid, with all in-game details shown in true color. The ASUS PA279Q is undoubtedly your best choice for work and play.

6-axis independent color adjustment
Customized hue and saturation control with 6 color adjustment allows you to adjust six colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow) independently without effecting other colors.

Uniformity compensation
The ASUS PA279Q comes with Uniformity Compensation to help solve problems like brightness and chroma (color) fluctuations on different parts of the screen. The diagram below shows the difference between the luminance recorded at each point on the screen as compared to the central reference point. Ideally, the luminance difference should be within -3% to 2%. You can turn on the Uniformity Compensation function in the OSD to prevent inconsistent and inaccurate color.

Robust Connectivity
The PA279Q has a built-in multi-format memory SD card slot and a six-port USB 3.0 hub for convenient pass-through connectivity at speeds up to ten times that of USB 2.0, with compatible devices. One USB port also supports SuperSpeed Battery Charge for accelerated (about 40% faster) USB device recharging than standard USB 3.0.

The ASUS PA279Q has DisplayPort, HDMI and dual-link DVI-D ports, and can display content from two video inputs simultaneously. DisplayPort allows users to daisy chain up to four monitors* for a multi-display workstation from one video source.

ASUS Exclusive Innovation and Design
Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology
ASUS Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology is built upon a color engine that automatically analyzes and determines the nature of the user’s current task, thereafter adjusting the display’s parameters according to ensure color accuracy and image fidelity. Seven preset modes (Scenery, Theater, Adobe RGB, sRGB, standard and two user modes) can be selected via a designated hotkey.

Intuitive 5 Way Navigation Key
The PA279Q has a 5-way navigation key that acts as a joystick that gives access to the QuickFit Virtual Scale function along with all OSD functions and settings.

Customizable OSD Shortcuts
The PA279Q also features two user-customizable shortcuts for frequently used monitor controls, removing the need to navigate the full on-screen menu system.

Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
ASUS exclusive innovations Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-by-Picture (PBP) allows users to view images from different signals in almost anyway they want. PIP and PBP let users view images from different signals and let them switch between the main and PIP source, including audio, easily.

QuickFit Virtual Scale Function (Patent-pending)
ASUS included its exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale Function with the PA279Q , allowing users to preview photos and documents on screen in their actual sizes prior to printing. It can activated via a hotkey on monitor and used as a guide to accurately view and edit photos. Additionally, the PA279Q also comes with a choice of seven different background colors for users to choose from.

Ergonomic Design
As with most ASUS displays, the PA279Q is VESA-wall mount compliant and comes with a versatile stand with full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment. A monitor hood attachment is also supplied for shielding the display from bright ambient light for even greater color accuracy.

Technical Details

Brand : ASUS
Model : PA279Q

Display
Panel Size: Wide Screen 27.0"(68.47cm) 16:9
Color Saturation : 99% (Adobe RGB), 100% (sRGB), 120% (NTSC) *1
Panel Type : AH-IPS
True Resolution : 2560x1440 
Pixel Pitch : 0.233mm
Brightness(Max) : 350 cd/㎡
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 100000000:1
Viewing Angle (CR≧10) : 178°(H)/178°(V)
Response Time : 6ms (Gray to Gray)
Display Colors : 1073.7M (10bit)
Flicker free

Video Feature
Trace Free Technology : Yes
SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 7 Modes (Adobe RGB Mode/sRGB Mode/Scenery Mode/Theater Mode/Standard Mode/User Mode 1/User Mode 2)
Color Temperature Selection : 4 Modes
Color Accuracy : △E< 2
Gamma adjustment : Yes (Support Gamma 2.2/1.8 )
Color Adjustment : 6-axis adjustment(R,G,B,C,M,Y)
QuickFit (modes) : Yes (Letter/A4/Alignment Grid/Photo Modes)
Picture-in-Picture : Yes
Picture-by-Picture :
HDCP support : Yes

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers : 3W x 2 Stereo RMS

Convenient Hotkey
SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection
Input Selection
QuickFit
Dual Customizable OSD Shortcuts

I/O Ports
Signal Input : HDMI , DisplayPort 1.2, Daisy-chain DisplayPort Output, Dual-link DVI-D
PC Audio Input : 3.5mm Mini-Jack
AV Audio Input : HDMI
Earphone jack : 3.5mm Mini-Jack
USB Port(s) : 3.0, 1 x upstream, 6 x Type A port, *2
Card Reader :

Signal Frequency
Digital Signal Frequency : 29~113 KHz(H)/ 49~86 Hz(V)

Power Consumption
Power Consumption(Typical):<49W
Power Saving Mode:<0.5W
Power Off Mode:0W (hard switch )
Voltage:100–240V, 50/60 Hz

Mechanical Design
Chassis Colors : Black
Tilt : -5°~+20°
Swivel : Yes
Pivot : Yes
Height Adjustment : Yes
VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm

Security  :  Kensington lock

Dimensions
Phys. Dimension with Stand(WxHxD):640.78x559.84x240 mm
Phys. Dimension without Stand(WxHxD):640.78x379.68x69.5 mm(For VESA Wall Mount)
Box Dimension (WxHxD):756x456x300 mm

Weight
Net Weight (Esti.):10.0kg
Gross Weight (Esti.):14.0kg

Accessories
Cable tie
Dual-link DVI cable
Mini-DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable
Audio cable
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
USB 3.0 cable
Quick start guide
HDMI cable
Support CD
Warranty Card
Color pre-calibration report
Monitor hood

Regulation Approval
Energy Star®, BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 2, C-Tick, CU, EPEAT (Gold) by region , ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, Mac Compliance, PSE, RoHS, TCO6.0, TUV-Ergo, TUV-GS, UkrSEPRO, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 8, Windows 7)