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BenQ GW2790Q
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
54 Overall Score
Price CA$200
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong color (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average feature (24th 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 | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | VA | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 240 | 240 | 165 | 165 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2790Q | 70.5 | 61.2 | 70.6 | 24.1 | 52.1 | 49.4 | 69.3 | 44.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97 | 73.2 | 76.8 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 94 | 90.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.6 | 86.6 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 83.4 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 81.6 | 55.9 | 99 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 96.6 | 98.3 | 85.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F Compare | 90 | 55.9 | 92.9 | 92 | 74.5 | 79.5 | 98.3 | 98.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.9 | 77.6 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 100 |
Price
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