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 (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average feature (23rd 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 | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | MSI Optix MAG342CQR | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 120 | 240 | 144 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2791 27" | 40.7 | 63.5 | 51.9 | 23.2 | 49.2 | 48.7 | 74 | 81.3 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.4 | 78.7 |
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR Compare | 72.4 | 82.2 | 78.7 | 97.1 | 72.9 | 73.8 | 97 | 85.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 88 | 15.1 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 66.7 | 82.5 | 58.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Usage Scores
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