BenQ EW2790Q 27" White 2025

The BenQ EW2790Q nails connectivity with a 96th percentile score, packing 3 HDMI ports and 65W USB-C charging into a 27-inch 1440p IPS panel. The 100Hz refresh rate and 99% sRGB coverage make it a solid upgrade over standard office monitors, and the ergonomic stand is a standout at the 91st percentile. Performance overall is middle of the pack at the 48th percentile, so hardcore gamers should look elsewhere, but for a mixed-use home setup this thing is hard to beat at the right price.

The 100Hz refresh rate is the number that matters most here. It's not going to blow anyone away compared to the 240Hz and 360Hz panels we see from gaming-focused competitors, but it's a noticeable step up from the 60Hz office monitors most people are replacing. The 5ms GtG response time is fine for casual gaming and everyday use, though competitive players will feel the difference immediately. BenQ also lists a 1ms MPRT mode, which uses backlight strobing to reduce motion blur, but that's a different measurement than the GtG number and comes with its own trade-offs.

Color performance is where this panel earns its keep. The 99% sRGB coverage and 350 nits brightness put it well above average for a productivity monitor, and the 1300:1 static contrast ratio is solid for an IPS panel. HDR10 support is there, but with 350 nits and no local dimming, it's more of a checkbox than a transformative experience. The built-in 5W speakers are a nice touch, and BenQ's scenario hotkey lets you swap between tuned profiles for work, gaming, and video without digging through menus.

Against the MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 and the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR, the BenQ gets absolutely smoked on raw performance. Those are OLED panels with much higher refresh rates and near-instant response times, but they also cost significantly more and target a different buyer. The Dell S2725QC is a closer competitor in the productivity space, but it tops out at 60Hz and can't match the BenQ's 100Hz smoothness or triple HDMI setup. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is probably the most direct rival, offering a similar 1440p IPS experience, but the BenQ's connectivity and ergonomics give it an edge for mixed-use home setups.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In the US, we're seeing listings from USD 160 to USD 280, which is a USD 120 spread for the exact same monitor. At the low end, that's a genuinely compelling price for a 1440p 100Hz panel with this connectivity and ergonomic setup. At the high end, you're creeping into territory where faster gaming monitors start to look tempting. In Canada, the spread is CAD 310 to CAD 389, a CAD 79 gap. If you're buying, shop around and don't pay the premium price for what is fundamentally the same panel.

The BenQ EW2790Q lands in our database with a connectivity score in the 96th percentile, which is the absolute best right now for a monitor in this class. Three HDMI ports plus a USB-C port that pushes 65W of charging power means you can hook up a laptop, a console, and a streaming stick without ever touching a dongle. That's the headline feature, and it's a genuinely useful one for a home setup that pulls double duty.

The display itself is a 27-inch 2560 x 1440 IPS panel running at 100Hz with 350 nits of brightness and 99% sRGB coverage. Color accuracy sits well above average at the 78th percentile, and the ergonomic stand is a standout at the 91st percentile with height adjust, tilt, swivel, and pivot. But the overall performance score lands at a middle-of-the-pack 48th percentile, so this is a comfort and connectivity play more than a raw speed machine.

Competitive gamers should look elsewhere. The 5ms GtG response time and 100Hz refresh rate put this monitor at the 48th percentile for performance, which is fine for casual play but a weak spot for anyone chasing high frame rates in fast-paced shooters. The HDR10 badge is also misleading, with 350 nits of brightness and no local dimming, so HDR content won't look dramatically different from SDR. And if you need something portable, the 21.3 out of 100 portable score is one of the worst we've seen, this 4491g monitor is a desk-bound device, full stop.

The BenQ EW2790Q is a connectivity monster wrapped in a comfortable, color-accurate package. If you need one monitor to handle a work laptop, a gaming console, and a streaming device without a mess of cables and adapters, this is one of the best options on the market right now. The 100Hz refresh rate and 99% sRGB coverage make it a genuine upgrade over typical office monitors, and the ergonomic stand means you can actually get comfortable using it all day. Just don't expect it to compete with dedicated gaming panels on speed, and don't pay the high end of that price spread when the low end exists.