Review: ASUS ProArt Display PA27UCGE
ASUS’s ProArt series of image editing monitors are a popular choice for creative professionals, and the new ProArt Display PA27UCGE adds to that legacy.
Designed for photographers, filmmakers, and digital artists, this 27-inch display strikes a compelling balance between premium features, professional-grade accuracy, and practical workflow enhancements without the desk real estate (or price for that matter) of its flagship sibling, the PA32UCDM, which we reviewed recently.
The PA27UCGE has an RRP of $2,799.
First impressions
Out of the box, the PA27UCGE looks refined and purposeful. While it doesn’t carry the ultra-thin OLED profile of the 32-inch PA32UCDM, its IPS panel is no slouch. The bundled monitor hood, robust adjustable stand, and clean industrial design all speak to its professional intent.
Port selection is generous: USB-C with 96W power delivery, HDMI, DisplayPort, and a USB hub for your accessories mirroring what you'd expect in a high-end studio setup. It was also straightforward to set up with all parts locking firmly into place giving a premium feel that ASUS ProArt are known for.
Colour and brightness
The PA32UCDM’s OLED panel understandably takes the crown for pure black levels and infinite contrast, with 1000 nits peak brightness and a dazzling HDR experience. But in real-world editing tasks, the PA27UCGE’s IPS panel holds its own, particularly for those who value colour consistency and brightness uniformity across the screen.
The 600 nits peak and full-screen sustained brightness give this monitor a leg up in high-luminance environments, where OLEDs can occasionally throttle brightness over time.
And with 98% DCI-P3 coverage, Delta E <1 factory calibration, and ASUS’s ProArt Hardware Calibration, you’re still getting exceptional colour precision, which is especially important for photographers working in soft-proofing and print workflows.
The panel also supports HDR-10 and HLG, delivering respectable HDR performance.
While it can't match the inky blacks of OLED, the PA27UCGE is far more resistant to image retention and better suited for long editing sessions involving static UI elements.
Other features
One area where the PA27UCGE genuinely shines even compared to the flagship model is its built-in motorised flip colourimeter.
This enables both scheduled and on-demand self-calibration without needing third-party tools. It’s an elegant, future-proof solution that helps keep colour fidelity consistent over time, something the PA32UCDM lacks natively (though it supports external calibration tools via Calman and ColourSpace).
Add to that Light Sync, with Ambient Light and Backlight Sensors, and you get a display that intelligently adjusts to changing room conditions, ensuring your colour remains spot-on from start to finish.
One standout productivity boost is Auto KVM, allowing seamless switching between two connected devices using a single keyboard and mouse making it perfect for hybrid workflows or multi-system setups.
And then there’s the 160Hz refresh rate, which outpaces the PA32UCDM’s 60Hz. While this won’t matter to everyone, users editing motion-heavy content or switching between creative tasks and casual gaming will appreciate the smoother experience.
PA27UCGE vs. PA32UCDM: Which One?
The PA32UCDM is a flagship OLED panel designed for filmmakers and colourists who need uncompromised HDR performance, true blacks, and exceptional dynamic range. It’s a premium display in every sense, but with that comes a larger footprint, a significantly higher price, and the potential for OLED-specific issues like burn-in over time.
In contrast, the PA27UCGE offers a more practical and versatile solution for photographers, designers, and hybrid creatives. It’s more desk-friendly, immune to OLED image retention, and packed with automation tools like the self-calibrating colorimeter and Light Sync.
If you need pristine HDR mastering, I’d say go with the PA32UCDM. But if your workflow values speed, colour accuracy, panel longevity, and day-to-day usability, the PA27UCGE delivers exceptional bang for buck without cutting corners. It’s also a better looking monitor in my opinion.
The verdict
The ASUS ProArt Display PA27UCGE carves out a sweet spot in ASUS’s ProArt lineup. It offers many of the critical features found in the PA32UCDM. Hardware calibration, HDR support, premium build, but in a more accessible, agile form.
Its intelligent design, colour fidelity, and smart workflow features make it an ideal fit for most creative professionals. Overall an impressive monitor that doesn’t take up too much space and looks great too.
The wrap-up
Set up and handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Solid build, and with included monitor hood for reduced glare it is a nice looking monitor. From box to desk there was no learning experience with its simple plug and play design.
Features ★ ★ ★ ★
Standout tools like a built-in motorised colorimeter, Auto KVM, and Light Sync make this a feature-rich creative workstation.
Image quality ★ ★ ★ ★ 1/2
98% DCI-P3, Delta E <1, and 160Hz refresh rate deliver accurate, vibrant, and ultra-smooth visuals. I’d say the PA32UCDM takes the cake for richness though.
Value for money ★ ★ ★ ★ 1/2
Packed with pro features at a more accessible price than OLED models, the PA27UCGE monitor is an excellent value for serious photographers and videographers wanting a high performance screen.