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BenQ GW2790Q 27" Black
The 27-inch 1440p IPS panel with 100Hz refresh rate produces crisp detail and smooth motion, cutting blur in scrolling text and video. Its 99% sRGB coverage at 350 nits brightness delivers accurate SDR visuals, and integrated speakers simplify a clutter-free desk setup. Best for home office users upgrading from 1080p who need sharper text and smoother scrolling without premium gaming specs.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 5
53 Overall Score
Price $170
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong color (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 bit: 16.7 Million Colors |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 20 |
| Weight | 4.7 kg / 10.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2790Q 27" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 180 | 240 | 280 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2790Q 27" | 68.7 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 23.2 | 49.3 | 48.8 | 67 | 44.7 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.8 | 73.6 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 82.5 | 98.2 | 81.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 98.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 86.8 | 82.2 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 90.5 | 87.8 | 99 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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