BenQ EW2790Q 27"
The 27-inch WQHD IPS panel with a 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT delivers smooth, crisp motion clarity for both work and casual gaming. Its 99% sRGB coverage, 65W USB-C connectivity, and integrated 5W speakers create a versatile, all-in-one hub with BenQ’s Eye-Care technology for reduced strain. This monitor is best for home office users and students who want a single display for productivity, streaming, and light gaming with built-in audio.
About This Monitor
The 27-inch WQHD IPS panel with a 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT delivers smooth, crisp motion clarity for both work and casual gaming. Its 99% sRGB coverage, 65W USB-C connectivity, and integrated 5W speakers create a versatile, all-in-one hub with BenQ’s Eye-Care technology for reduced strain. This monitor is best for home office users and students who want a single display for productivity, streaming, and light gaming with built-in audio.
- Screen size 27
- Resolution 2560 x 1440
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 100
- Response time ms 1
- HDR HDR10
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong compact (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong feature (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 22 |
| Weight | 7.8 kg / 17.2 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ EW2790Q 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear G8 27 inch DUAL MODE | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27in | Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 26.5 | 32 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 4K UHD 2160p | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | IPS | OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 144 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR10 | True Black HDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ EW2790Q 27" | 78.5 | 88.9 | 68.7 | 86.8 | 90.4 | 69.8 | 96.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.6 | 73.5 | 75.5 | 73 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 93 |
| LG UltraGear G8 27 inch DUAL MODE Compare | 95.9 | 63.4 | 88.2 | 95.8 | 90.4 | 88.3 | 97.8 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27in Compare | 98.7 | 63.4 | 75.5 | 86.8 | 90.4 | 99.5 | 82.6 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare | 88 | 68.5 | 95.1 | 73 | 90.4 | 74.9 | 95.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3225QE Compare | 97.4 | 79.6 | 88.2 | 86.8 | 90.4 | 57 | 90.9 |
Usage Scores
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