BenQ PhotoVue SW272Q 27" Black
Its 99% Adobe RGB coverage and Delta E uniformity technology deliver factory-calibrated color accuracy essential for print-proofing, while the fine-coated panel eliminates glare for a paper-like viewing experience. The built-in USB-C with 90W power delivery simplifies a clean desktop setup by charging laptops and transmitting video through a single cable. This monitor is best for studio photographers and prepress designers who require absolute screen-to-print color fidelity and reflection-free retouching.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong color (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong portability (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong feature (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2K |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | ✓ |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| USB-C | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 90 W |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 160 |
| Weight | 8.3 kg / 18.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ PhotoVue SW272Q 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2K | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ PhotoVue SW272Q 27" | 83.2 | 77.2 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 22.4 | 67.6 | 11.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.6 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.5 | 79.3 | 99.8 | 97.2 | 97 | 97.5 | 95.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 87.2 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.3 | 46.5 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.1 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 70.7 |
Usage Scores
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