Asus PA248 review
True Color, Always GorgeousExperience professional-grade color fidelity and
reproduction with the ASUS PA248Q ProArt series LCD display. Each PA248Q
guarantees industry-leading color accuracy, having been pre-calibrated to
minimize the color different to ?E <5 right out of box. The PA248Q
delivers 100% sRGB color reproduction on its 16:10, 1920 x 1200 optimal HD
A+ IPS panel with 178° ultra-wide viewing angle.It is the world’s first
monitor with four USB 3.0 ports, ensuring enhanced productivity thanks to
data transfer speeds that are up to 10X faster than Current USB 2.0
standards.The True ColorPre-calibrated right out-of boxThe out-of-box
settings are impressive as each PA248Q is pre-calibrated at factory to
prove the best color accuracy. To ensure that each PA248Q produces the most
accurate and consistent color, we carefully measure its ?E and gamma
value and track its gray-scaling. It even supports both Gamma 2.2 for PC
and Gamma 1.8 for Mac – offering users more flexibilities to work with.
Each PA248Q guarantees industry-leading color accuracy, having been
calibrated to minimize color difference to ?E (Delta E) of less than 5
– ensuring precise reading of color input and guarantees excellent color
fidelity.Optimal HD A+ IPS PanelThe ASUS PA248Q features a 16:10 aspect
ratio, 1920 x 1200 A+ IPS LED-backlit panel for 100% sRGB and 72% NTSC
color reproduction; addititionally, along with a 178° wide viewing angle,
it ensures quality visuals and minimal onscreen color shift from almost any
viewing position.ASUS Smart Contrast RatioWith ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio
(ASCR) of 80,000,000:1 and 300cd/m? of brightness, the ASUS PA248Q
enhances display contrast and sharpness – by adjusting the luminance of
the backlight to achieve the darkness black and brightest white –
delivering lifelike visuals. Customized Color Adjustment Customized hue and
saturation control with 6 color adjustment allows user to adjust six colors
(red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow) independently without
effecting other colors. Ultra-Smooth VisualsASUS PA248Q also delivers
ultra-smooth visuals thanks to a 6ms (GTG) response time – ensuring users
have a lag-free viewing experience when it comes to watching movies or
playing games. Games played under the PA248Q are more vivid – as all
details can be seen and true color can be shown with the PA248Q. Extensive
Connectivity The World’s First Monitor with Four USB 3.0 PortsPA248Q sets
a standard by being the world’s first monitor with four USB 3.0 ports;
users can easily plug in their devices and experience ultra-fast
transmission speeds that are up to 10 times* that of current USB 2.0
standards.*Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 –
the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with
next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfer data 10X
faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. Expand your
visual horizon with multi-display setupAn extensive array of connectivity
and high compatibility options are available with the PA248Q including
DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI and D-Sub; the PA248Q also allows users to use up to
two or three displays simultaneously.With award-winning design, fast
response time and advanced visual technology, DisplayPort-ready PA248Q
gives you a leading multi-display experience – so you can see all the
true color and every detail brilliantly.ASUS Exclusive Innovation and
Design Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology ASUS Splendid™ Video
Intelligence Technology is built upon a color engine that automatically
analyzes and determines the nature of the user’s current task, thereafter
adjusting the display’s parameters according to ensure color accuracy and
image fidelity. Six preset modes (Scenery, Theater, sRGB, standard and two
user modes) can be selected via a designated hotkey. Intuitive 5 Way
Navigation Key The PA248Q 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. Customizable OSD ShortcutsThe PA248Q
features customizable OSD shortcuts through two designated hotkeys for
quick access to the 10 most frequently used OSD functions.
Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-PictureASUS 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 ASUS included its exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale Function with
the PA248Q, 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 PA248Q also comes with a choice of seven different
background\ colors for users to choose from. Supporting Formats:Document:
A4, letterPhoto: 8”x10”, 5”x7”, 4”x6”, 3”x5”,
2”x2”Grid: Alignment, Centimeters, Inches Ergonomic, Award-winning
DesignAs with most ASUS displays, the PA248Q has an ergonomic design, with
tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment to give users a comfortable
viewing experience. Its design has garnered accolades at the reddot Design
awards and International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)..
Professional-grade color fidelity with pre-calibrated ?E
True, precise colors on a 100% sRGB, 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1200
optimal A+ IPS panel
The world’s first monitor with four USB 3.0 ports for 10X faster
transfer
ASUS-exclusive innovations like QuickFit, Splendid™ and 5-Way navigation
key for enhanced productivity
A comfortable viewing experience with award-winning ergonomic design with
tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments