BenQ GW2790QT 27" White

The BenQ GW2790QT is a 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor built for office work and video calls. Its USB-C port with 65W power delivery, noise cancelling mic, and ergonomic stand make it a strong pick for laptop users who want a clean desk. Gamers should skip it, the 75Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time aren't built for speed.

The GW2790QT runs a 2560 x 1440 IPS panel at 75Hz with a 5ms response time. In our database, the performance metrics land around the 40th percentile, which is about average for this category. The 75Hz refresh rate is a modest bump over 60Hz. You'll notice slightly smoother cursor movement and scrolling, but this is not a gaming monitor. The 5ms response time is fine for office work and casual video, though fast motion will show some blur compared to gaming-focused panels.

Display quality sits at the 72nd percentile, which translates to solid but not exceptional. The 350 nits brightness is adequate for most indoor environments, though a bright window directly behind you might cause some squinting. Color accuracy at 99% sRGB is good for productivity and web work. The 8-bit panel handles gradients reasonably well. For a work monitor, the performance is exactly where it needs to be. Nothing flashy, nothing broken.

The GW2790QT doesn't really compete with the gaming monitors that show up as its top competitors. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG, MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, and LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B are all high refresh rate gaming displays with OLED or QD-OLED panels. Those are built for speed and contrast, not desk organization and video calls. If you're comparing the BenQ to those, you're probably looking at the wrong category. The BenQ wins on USB-C connectivity and built-in conferencing features. The gaming monitors win on refresh rate, response time, and color depth.

Where the GW2790QT actually competes is against other productivity-focused 27-inch 1440p monitors with USB-C. Think Dell UltraSharp and LG's office lineup. Against those, the BenQ holds up well on connectivity, landing in the 94th percentile in our database. The ergonomic stand is also a standout at the 91st percentile. But the feature set overall sits at just the 23rd percentile, so competitors may offer more extras like better built-in KVM switches or higher brightness. The Samsung Odyssey G60SD and Alienware AW2725D are gaming-first displays that happen to have good color, but they lack the conferencing features and cost more.

Pricing on the GW2790QT is all over the place depending on where you shop. In the US, we're seeing listings from $210 to $352 across seven vendors. That's a $142 spread, which is significant. If you're in Canada, the range is CAD 250 to CAD 390, a CAD 140 gap. The best US deal in our data comes from Newegg, where refurbished units sit at the lower end of that range. At around $210, this monitor makes a lot of sense for a USB-C equipped work setup. At $350, you're getting into territory where faster and brighter options start looking tempting. Shop around before you commit.

The BenQ GW2790QT is a 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor aimed squarely at office workers and professionals who want a clean desk setup without spending gaming monitor money. It sits in a weird middle ground, not cheap enough to be a budget pick, not fast enough for serious gaming. But the feature set tells you exactly who BenQ built this for. USB-C with 65W power delivery, a built-in noise cancelling mic, noise filter speakers, and a full ergonomic stand. This is a work monitor that happens to have a 75Hz refresh rate.

If you're searching for a 1440p monitor with USB-C for a laptop, this one checks a lot of boxes. The single cable setup is the headline feature. Plug in a compatible laptop and you get video, data, and up to 65W of charging through one USB-C connection. That's enough juice for most ultrabooks and even some smaller productivity laptops. No dock needed, no cable spaghetti.

At 350 nits brightness and 99% sRGB coverage, the panel is fine for everyday work. Not a color grading monitor, but perfectly usable for spreadsheets, documents, and video calls. The 75Hz refresh rate is a small step up from the standard 60Hz, which makes scrolling feel a touch smoother. Just don't expect it to compete with gaming displays.

Gamers should skip the GW2790QT without a second thought. The 75Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time are nowhere near what modern gaming demands, and you'll find much faster 1440p panels for similar money. Creative professionals who need wide color gamut coverage like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB should also look elsewhere, the 99% sRGB coverage is fine for web work but not for print or video grading. And if you don't need USB-C or the built-in conferencing features, you're paying for extras you won't use. A basic 27-inch 1440p monitor without those bells and whistles will cost less and perform similarly for everyday tasks.

Should you buy the BenQ GW2790QT? If you're a professional who works from a laptop and wants a clean single-cable desk setup with a built-in mic and speakers for calls, yes, especially if you can find it near the $210 mark. The USB-C with 65W charging is the killer feature here, and the noise cancelling mic is a nice touch that most monitors skip entirely. The ergonomic stand is excellent, and daisy chaining support means you can expand to a multi-monitor setup without much hassle.

But if you want to game on this thing, look elsewhere. The 75Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time are fine for work but will feel sluggish in fast-paced games. And if you don't need the USB-C or the built-in conferencing gear, you can find brighter and faster 1440p panels for similar money. This is a purpose-built office monitor, and it's good at that job. Just know what you're signing up for.