BenQ Programming RD280UG 28" Metallic Gray 2025
The 28.2-inch 3:2 3840x2560 IPS panel supplies extra vertical pixels for code, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and animations butter-smooth. A programmable Coding HotKey and MoonHalo backlight, backed by TÜV Eye Comfort 2.0 certification, reduce eye strain during late-night sessions. This monitor is best for developers and programmers who prioritize an ergonomic, high-refresh display with a 3:2 aspect ratio for vertical workspace.
Screen 28.200000762939453
Resolution 3840x2560
Panel IPS
Refresh 120 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR10
83 Overall Score
Price CA$900
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong display (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong compact (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 28.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | 90W |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 30 |
| Weight | 14.7 kg / 32.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ Programming RD280UG 28" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.200000762939453 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 57 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840x2560 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ Programming RD280UG 28" | 83.9 | 86.9 | 96.7 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 56.3 | 98 | 82.7 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 96.2 | 96.9 | 91.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 99.4 | 32.3 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 87.7 | 93.2 | 95.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 64.1 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 82.4 | 75.1 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 96.4 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 56.3 | 93.2 | 71.4 |
Price
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