BenQ GL2780 27" Black
The 1ms response time and 75Hz refresh rate on its TN panel provide clear motion for fast-paced gaming without ghosting. BenQ’s Eye-Care technology with flicker-free backlight and low blue light modes adds comfort for extended use, a practical feature at this price point. This monitor is best for budget-conscious gamers who prioritize speed over color accuracy and wide viewing angles.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel TN
Refresh 75 Hz
response time ms 1
33 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average display (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Weight | 5.7 kg / 12.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GL2780 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 45 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | TN | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 75 | 330 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GL2780 27" | 42.2 | 43.9 | 13.9 | 19.8 | 47.7 | 65.1 | 43.9 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 99.4 | 96.9 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 56 | 99.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.8 | 77.4 | 84 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 74 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 90.8 | 98 | 95.4 |
Usage Scores
- Overall33.4
- Gaming33.7
- Office31
- Creative31
- Portable6
- Professional31.8
- Entertainment26.6
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