BenQ PhotoVue SW272U 27" Black 2023
Factory-calibrated coverage of 99% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 on this 27-inch 4K IPS panel ensures color-critical work is accurate straight out of the box. The included shading hood and Hotkey Puck G3 streamline a workflow already bolstered by 90W USB-C power delivery and a built-in SD card reader. This monitor is best for photographers and video editors who require hardware-calibrated color precision in a studio setting.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202610/100
Buyers report severe HDR washout, glitchiness from vibration, and poor support. One user found the monitor usable for photo editing after adjustments.
- HDR performance is poor; default settings cause washout, requiring manual workarounds.
- Monitor glitches from slight vibrations, making it unreliable for primary use.
- Customer support is unresponsive; no follow-up after initial contact.
- Photo editing works after adjustments, but ergonomic setup is tricky for some users.
- Q4 202575/100
Buyers praised the monitor's color accuracy, adjustable stand, and responsiveness of BenQ support, but one reported a permanent blotchy smear after cleaning and poor warranty service.
- Excellent color reproduction and exposure editing capability.
- Adjustable stand with height, swivel, and portrait mode.
- Responsive tech support and helpful B&H sales recommendations.
- Blotchy smear after cleaning; BenQ refused warranty resolution.
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A |
| Speakers | No |
| 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 | 34 |
| Weight | 8.6 kg / 19.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ PhotoVue SW272U 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 165 | 240 | 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 | HDR10 | 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 SW272U 27" | 96.4 | 81.7 | 90 | 73.8 | 22.5 | 96.2 | 67.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.5 | 79.4 | 99.8 | 97.2 | 97 | 97.5 | 95.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.6 | 63.5 | 97.9 | 87.3 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.5 | 79.4 | 87.3 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.3 | 46.6 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.2 | 63.5 | 97.9 | 87.3 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 70.7 |
