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BenQ GW2790 27" Black 2024
A 27-inch 1080p IPS panel with 100Hz refresh and 5ms response time separates this display, backed by flicker-free Eye-Care tech and an adaptive brightness sensor. USB-C input joins dual HDMI and DisplayPort, while ePaper and Coding modes minimize eye strain during extended reading or coding. It’s best for office workers and programmers prioritizing smooth scrolling and all-day comfort over color-critical accuracy.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 5
59 Overall Score
Price $100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong portability (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A |
| 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 | 25 |
| Weight | 5.0 kg / 11.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2790 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 120 | 160 | 240 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2790 27" | 40.8 | 68.7 | 51.9 | 23.2 | 49.3 | 48.8 | 91.5 | 90.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.7 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.2 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 75.9 | 87.9 | 72.2 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.5 | 78.7 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 76.7 | 45.2 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 89.9 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
Price
Usage Scores
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