Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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ASUS claim their ProArt PA279CDV is the ultimate $700 QD-OLED companion for Mac users, so we brought in an editor to see if the "M-Model" color mode actually lives up to the hype. Between the 120Hz refresh rate and near-perfect color accuracy, this might be one of the best "one-and-done" monitors for creators.

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Unboxing
0:45 Stand
1:33 Mounting and initial setup
1:50 Panel Specs
2:34 Ergonomics
2:49 I/O
4:07 Connecting to Mac OS and initial impressions
4:51 Testing "M-Model" (Mac Specific Mode)
5:53 HDR brightness and accuracy
7:44 Color performance
9:06 Software features and DisplayWidget Center
10:04 Gaming performance and response times
11:14 Pricing and final thoughts