BenQ GW2790 27" Black 2024
A 27-inch 1080p IPS panel with 100Hz refresh and 5ms response time separates this display, backed by flicker-free Eye-Care tech and an adaptive brightness sensor. USB-C input joins dual HDMI and DisplayPort, while ePaper and Coding modes minimize eye strain during extended reading or coding. It’s best for office workers and programmers prioritizing smooth scrolling and all-day comfort over color-critical accuracy.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 5
57 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- 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 held steady over time
Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
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
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 25 |
| Weight | 5.0 kg / 11.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2790 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2790 27" | 39.6 | 48.4 | 51 | 23 | 48.5 | 47.9 | 66.9 | 90.8 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.3 | 82.6 | 99.7 | 97.2 | 90.4 | 96 | 97 | 90.8 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74.2 | 75.4 | 71.9 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 93.3 | 86 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 99.4 | 32.2 | 99.7 | 97.2 | 72.1 | 87.2 | 93.3 | 95.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 82.6 | 98.3 | 97.2 | 72.1 | 55.7 | 99.3 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.7 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 85.8 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 81.9 | 75.8 |
Usage Scores
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