BenQ GW2791 27" Black 2024
The 100Hz refresh rate on its 27-inch IPS panel delivers smoother scrolling than typical 60Hz office displays, while the 99% sRGB coverage ensures accurate color for basic tasks. Its ultrathin bezel design and dedicated ePaper mode, combined with TUV-certified flicker-free and low blue light technology, prioritize eye comfort during long sessions. This monitor is best for home office workers and students who need a comfortable, frameless display for extended reading and productivity, not color-critical design work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | 16.7 million color |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A |
| Speakers | No |
| 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 | 20 |
| Weight | 4.1 kg / 9.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2791 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM | MSI MAG 275UPD E14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 240 | 280 | 180 | 288 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2791 27" | 46.5 | 63.6 | 55.6 | 24.7 | 55.7 | 50.3 | 77.7 | 81.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 75.1 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 73.9 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92.7 | 61.1 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 94.9 | 92.9 | 78.6 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 80.1 | 46.7 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 91.5 | 89.9 | 99.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 90 | 15.2 | 76.7 | 92.5 | 71.2 | 84.7 | 64.1 | 99.4 |
| MSI MAG 275UPD E14 Compare | 83.1 | 15.2 | 90 | 87.5 | 91.9 | 91.8 | 64.1 | 81.4 |
Price
Usage Scores
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