True, Consistent Colour
Colour consistency for photographer and retouching with 99% Adobe RGB colour space
The ASUS PA279Q is pre-calibrated at the factory for the highest accuracy and outstanding colour space reproduction – 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB, and 120%* NTSC. With a wide colour gamut of 99% Adobe RGB, the colours seen in photos will be reproduced faithfully and consistently in a way that cannot otherwise be on monitors with just an sRGB colour space.
*NTSC on CIE1976 or 103% NTSC on CIE 1931 test standards
10-bit colour for smoother gradations
The PA279Q offers 10-bit display colour for over one billion onscreen colours 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 colour accuracy. To ensure that each PA279Q produces the most accurate and consistent colour, 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 colour accuracy, having been pre-calibrated to minimise the colour difference to ∆E (Delta E) of less than 2 – ensuring precise reading of colour input and guarantees excellent colour fidelity.
PA279Q Colour Calibration Testing Report
Next-generation IPS display technology
The ASUS PA279Q features AH-IPS (Advanced High-Performance In-Plane Switching) display technology for superior colour 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.
PA279Q uses a 178° (H)/ 178° (V) ultra-wide viewing angles AH-IPS display that eliminates colour shift from almost any direction.
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 colour. The ASUS PA279Q is undoubtedly your best choice for work and play.
6-axis independent colour adjustment
Customised hue and saturation control with 6 colour adjustment allows you to adjust six colours (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow) independently without effecting other colours.
6-axis colour hue and saturation adjustment screen from the PA279Q
Uniformity compensation
The ASUS PA279Q comes with Uniformity Compensation to help solve problems like brightness and chroma (colour) 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 colour.
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.
With SuperSpeed battery Charge function
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.
* Depends on the resolution
ASUS Exclusive Innovation and Design
Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology
ASUS Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology is built upon a colour engine that automatically analyses and determines the nature of the user’s current task, thereafter adjusting the display’s parameters according to ensure colour 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.
Customisable OSD Shortcuts
The PA279Q also features two user-customisable 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 colours for users to choose from.
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Supporting Formats:
- Document: A4, letter
- Photo: 8”x10”, 5”x7”, 4”x6”, 3”x5”, 2”x2”
- Grid: Alignment, Centimeters, Inches
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 colour accuracy.
Protect your eyes with ASUS Eye Care technology
Flicker-free Technology
It's time to say goodbye to those tired, strained eyes. PA279Q features ASUS Flicker-Free technology to reduce flicker for a comfortable viewing experience. This technology helps minimise instances of eyestrain and other damaging ailments, especially when you spend long, countless hours in front of a display watching favourite videos.
