ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz
ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz? Get the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz, narrowly.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz wins Refresh Rate — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $999.99, so the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor stays the pick if $600.99 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 4.2/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 4/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
It gives up refresh rate to the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz. It is the cheaper of the two, by $600.99.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
On paper the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz takes refresh rate (144Hz, +84Hz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $600.99 more than the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor.
Leads on
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Refresh Rate +84Hz144Hz60Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
Where they’re identical
These 6 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type hdmi, displayport
- Resolution 4K
- HDMI Ports 2
- DisplayPort Ports 1
- Dimensions 27-inch
- Panel Type IPS
The Record
7 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz?
The largest gap is refresh rate, where the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz leads — 144Hz against 60Hz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 6 specs, including connection type, resolution and HDMI ports. Two monitors from ASUS, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz?
Get the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz, narrowly. The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz wins Refresh Rate — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $999.99, so the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor stays the pick if $600.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz have in common?
Both share 6 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (hdmi, displayport), resolution (4K), HDMI ports (2) and displayport ports (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz worth the extra $601 over the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz costs $999.99 against $399.00, a difference of $601. The premium buys refresh rate (144Hz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.