BenQ Programming RD280UG 28.2" Black 2025
The 28.2-inch 3840x2560 IPS panel with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 120Hz refresh rate delivers crisp, smooth code navigation and 95% P3 color coverage. Exclusive Coding Modes and the MoonHalo backlight are tuned to enhance text clarity and reduce eye strain during extended work, while Thunderbolt connectivity streamlines peripheral connections. This monitor is best for software developers who prioritize vertical screen space and long-session comfort, with its Nano Matte panel minimizing reflections.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong display (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong portability (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 28.2" |
| Resolution | 3840x2560 (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 28.2" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.200000762939453 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2560 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ Programming RD280UG 28.2" | 83.4 | 86.6 | 96.9 | 72.1 | 56.6 | 98.2 | 81.3 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
Price
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