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Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80H vs ASUS ProArt PA278QV
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Monitor
Display
Variants (India)
27-inch
27-inch
Screen size
27 inches (68.5 cm)
27 inches (68.58 cm)
Panel type
IPS
IPS
Display type
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LED-backlit LCD
Screen shape
Flat
Flat
Resolution
3840 × 2160 pixels (4K UHD)
2560 × 1440 pixels (WQHD)
Pixel density
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109 ppi
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Refresh rate
▼60 Hz (maximum)
▲75 Hz
Response time
5 ms (GtG)
5 ms (GtG)
Brightness
350 nits (typical); 280 nits (minimum)
350 nits (typical)
Contrast ratio
1,000:1 (static); Mega ∞ DCR (dynamic)
1,000:1 (typical)
Colour depth
1.07 billion colours
16.7 million colours
Colour gamut
99% sRGB coverage
100% sRGB
Viewing angle
178° / 178°
178° / 178°
HDR support
HDR10
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Other display features
Active display area: 596.7 × 335.7 mm
Picture-in-Picture, Picture-by-Picture and Image Size
Factory calibration: Yes
Picture-in-Picture, Picture-by-Picture and Image Size
Factory calibration: Yes
Pixel pitch: 0.233 mm
Display viewing area: 596.74 × 335.66 mm
Display surface: Anti-glare
Colour accuracy: ΔE < 2 (Calman Verified)
Colour temperature selection: 4 modes
Colour adjustment: 6-axis (R, G, B, C, M, Y)
Gamma adjustment: 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6
ProArt Preset modes: User mode 1, User mode 2, Rapid Rendering, Darkroom, Reading, Scenery, Rec.709, sRGB, Standard
Trace Free Technology: Yes
Motion Sync: Yes
Display viewing area: 596.74 × 335.66 mm
Display surface: Anti-glare
Colour accuracy: ΔE < 2 (Calman Verified)
Colour temperature selection: 4 modes
Colour adjustment: 6-axis (R, G, B, C, M, Y)
Gamma adjustment: 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6
ProArt Preset modes: User mode 1, User mode 2, Rapid Rendering, Darkroom, Reading, Scenery, Rec.709, sRGB, Standard
Trace Free Technology: Yes
Motion Sync: Yes
Gaming Features
Adaptive sync
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Adaptive-Sync (VRR technology)
Eye Care
Flicker free
Yes
Yes
Low blue light
Eye Saver Mode
Yes
Eye-care certification
TÜV certified (as stated by Samsung)
TÜV Flicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light
Connectivity
HDMI
1 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
1 × HDMI (v1.4)
DisplayPort
1 × DisplayPort 1.2 (HDCP 2.2)
1 × DisplayPort 1.2
1 × Mini DisplayPort
1 × Mini DisplayPort
USB hub / ports
USB hub (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
1 × USB-B upstream
3 × USB Type-A downstream
1 × USB-B upstream
3 × USB Type-A downstream
4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Headphone / audio out
Yes (1 × headphone output)
Yes (earphone jack)
Other connectivity features
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1 × Dual-link DVI
PC audio input: Yes
HDCP: Yes
Kensington lock slot: Yes
PC audio input: Yes
HDCP: Yes
Kensington lock slot: Yes
Audio
Built-in speakers
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2 × 2 W
Design & Ergonomics
Stand adjustment
Height 12.00 cm (±5.0), tilt -3° (±2°) to 25° (±2°), swivel -45° (±3°) to 45° (±3°), pivot -92° (±2°) to 92° (±2°)
Height 0–150 mm, tilt +35° to -5°, swivel ±90°, pivot ±90°
VESA wall mount
100 × 100 mm
100 × 100 mm
Dimensions with stand (W × H × D)
616.3 × 560.2 × 218.0 mm
615.0 × 532.0 × 226.0 mm
Dimensions without stand (W × H × D)
616.3 × 366.5 × 46.0 mm
615.0 × 372.0 × 51.0 mm
Weight with stand
▲5.1 kg
▼7.56 kg
Weight without stand
3.7 kg
4.83 kg
Colour options
Black
Black
Other design features
Stand type: HAS Pivot (height adjustable stand)
Recycled plastic: 15%
Recycled plastic: 15%
QuickFit: Yes
Dimensions and weight vary by region
Dimensions and weight vary by region
Power
Power supply
Internal power supply, AC 100–240 V
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
—
12.5 W
Power consumption (max)
100 W
—
Energy rating / certification
TCO Certified
—
Other power features
Energy Saving Solution: Yes
Off Timer Plus: Yes
Off Timer Plus: Yes
Power saving mode: <0.5 W
Power off mode: 0 W (hard switch)
Power off mode: 0 W (hard switch)
Smart & Other Features
Other features
Windows 11 certified; Auto Source Switch+
Samsung Display Manager software: split-screen setup, brightness control, PIP/PBP and colour calibration
MAPT (Mac Address Pass Through): single monitors only
Operating temperature: 10 to 40 °C
Operating humidity: 10 to 80% (non-condensing)
Samsung Display Manager software: split-screen setup, brightness control, PIP/PBP and colour calibration
MAPT (Mac Address Pass Through): single monitors only
Operating temperature: 10 to 40 °C
Operating humidity: 10 to 80% (non-condensing)
ProArt Palette: Yes
ProArt Chroma Tune: Yes
Mac compliance
ProArt Chroma Tune: Yes
Mac compliance
In the Box & Warranty
Box contents
Monitor, power cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
Monitor with stand, warranty card, USB Type-B to A cable, quick start guide, power cord, HDMI cable, dual-link DVI cable, DisplayPort-to-mini DisplayPort cable, colour pre-calibration report, audio cable
Warranty
3 years (manufacturer)
3 years (including LCD zero bright dot warranty)