Monitors2020

ASUS ProArt PA278QV

A good creator monitor if it is clean. Avoid paying too close to new price because discounts are common.

Recommendation

Fair price

A good creator monitor if it is clean. Avoid paying too close to new price because discounts are common.

Reliability

8/10

Demand

7/10

Scam probability

3/10

Higher is worse.

Price summary

Normal market price

Original MSRP: $300
Used average: $205
Fair price range: $150 - $260
Depreciation: 35%

Depreciation

Estimated value over time

Common problems

Inspect these before buying

Factory calibration report missinglow
Backlight uniformity issuesmedium
Dead pixelsmedium
Stand wobble from loose screwslow
Panel scratchesmedium

Seller question generator

Ask before you drive there

Why are you selling it?
Are there any issues I should know about?
Can you send a video of it working?
Do you still have the calibration report?
Any dead pixels?
Was it used for color-critical work?
Does the stand adjust properly?
Any scratches or pressure marks?

Scam probability

Lower scam probability

Higher scores mean the listing needs more proof before you trust it.

Price is far below normal market value
Seller refuses a public meetup or local pickup
Listing uses stock photos only
Seller will not share a serial number or proof of ownership
Seller adds urgency pressure or says other buyers are waiting
Seller asks for payment before pickup
Answers are vague, copied, or avoid basic condition questions

Buying checklist

Use this at meetup

0/5

Run pixel and uniformity testsCheck all inputsInspect stand movement and height adjustmentConfirm resolution is 2560x1440Ask about color work and hours used

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