Asus VK-series VK278Q 27" LED Monitor
HDMI, DVI & D-Sub, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast, 300cd/m2 Brightness, Built-in Speakers, Built-in Webcam, Tilt Stand
NIVO#: 28139
Line: VK SeriesModel: VK278Q
Warranty: 1 year
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R 4,599.00
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Overview & Features top

Asus VK-series VK278Q 27" LED Monitor

True-to-life Pictures Powered by LED

Embedded digital HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, VK278Q with Integrated Webcam Interface enables the most advanced graphic cards/ computers connection.

10,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio

Dynamically enhances the display’s contrast by adjusting the luminance of the backlight to achieve the darkest black and brightest white – delivering lifelike images.

2ms Response Time

Quick response time of 2ms (GTG) eliminates ghosting and tracers for more fluid video playback.

Full HD with HDMI

VK278Q leads you to enter a big and spectacular world of colors with Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) support and HDMI port.

AI Light for Brightness Optimization

AI Light function enables the VK278Q automatically adjusting to lower brightness and make your eyes feel more comfortable in the dim environment. Furthermore, it helps save more 25% power consumption.

Rich I/O Ports- Allow Simultaneous Connections to More Video Devices

Embedded digital HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, VK278Q enables the most advanced graphic cards/ computers connection. The DisplayPort interface also offers better support of multiple display streams, longer cable connection, and interoperability with other inputs, such as VGA, DVI and HDMI.

Picture in Picture - Display 2 Different Signals Simultaneously

Need to research on the Internet, but a championship game is about to start on TV? The VK278Q offers PIP(Picture in Picture) function(via hotkey) and has the capability to display images of two different signals at the same time.

The 1st 27" LED Monitor Integrated with Real-time Video Communication

  • Built-in 2.0M pixel webcam(rotatable) is easy to conduct face-to-face live conversations with family, friends or online game partners.
  • High-quality webcam with 2.0 aperture enhances image quality in the dusk environment and delivers excellent visual performance with auto image control functions.
  • Plug-and-play for easy connection and easy use through the USB interface without installing extra drivers.
  • Create your own video clip and side show by bundled LifeFrame2 software.

Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology

The exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology optimizes video performance and image fidelity by enhancing color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness. 6 preset video modes (Scenery, Theater, Game, Night View, sRGB and Standard) can be selected via a hotkey.

Greener Materials

  • Mercury-free LED-backlit panel
    Corrugated cardboard packaging with at least 80% recycled content

  • Slim-flat packaging allows more cartons to be fitted per cargo, reducing transportation costs and CO2 emission
Specification top
General
Model
VK278Q
Color
Black
Display Type
LED LCD
Diagonal Size
27"
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio 
16:9
Touch Screen
-
Interfaces
D-Sub
HDMI
DVI
DisplayPort
 
Performance
Response Time 
2 msec
Contrast Ratio 
10000000:1
Brightness
300 cd/m2
Viewing Angle (H)
170 degrees
Viewing Angle (V)
160 degrees
 
Ergonomy
Adjustable Tilt
Yes
Adjustable Height
-
Swivel
-
Pivot
-
Portrait Rotation
-
 
Features
Built-In Speakers
Yes
3W x 2 Stereo RMS
USB Ports
1
Mounting
VESA 100 x 100 mm
Security Lock
Kensington Lock
 
Energy Consumption
Operating
45 watts
Standby
2 watts
 
Physical Dimensions (with stand)
Width
643 mm
Depth
220 mm
Height
460 mm
Weight
6.50 kg
 
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Overall score (123)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.8/10
Expert score (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.6/10
User score (121)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.3/10
 
Design (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Value for money (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.5/10
Features (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.9/10
Picture quality (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
PROS• big • good value for money • good image quality • stylish • easy to install
Expert Reviews
PC Authority
2 December 2010
Asus VK278Q
For a 27in monitor, this ticks almost all the boxes, and it has a couple of unique features, but the price is too high. Read more ...
6.1/10
User Reviews
Newegg
7 April 2012
Good but DisplayPort Doesn't Work
First, if you own a nVidia GTX5xx or GTX6xx video card, this monitor will not work with it. This monitor and Samsung monitors have a issue where the monitor reports DisplayPort v1.2 capable, so video cards will output DisplayPort 1.2 signal to it, but the monitors are only capable of DisplayPort... Read more ...
PROSGreat screen. Clear image, perfect contrast, overall great monitor
CONSTwo major major let downs
8.0/10
Bestbuy
12 January 2012
Great monitor!
I did not want to have two monitors and wanted a single 27" monitor. I have an Asus laptop, so I know the brand is quality and I find that this HD monitor is just the same. It has an integrated 2 MP webcam as well. Very nice unit. Read more ...
PROSGreat color
CONShaven't found it yet ..
10.0/10
Amazon
7 April 2012
A good gaming monitor with speakers..
The reason why I bought this monitor is because I needed an alternative screen to hook up my X360/PS3. The selling point is that it has speaker so I do not need any extra hardware to play. I did take a second and tried to hook up speakers but it didn't work out. Read more ...
8.0/10