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BenQ GW2790C 27" Blue
A 27-inch 1080p IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync delivers smooth, tear-free motion for mixed-use scenarios. The USB-C connectivity simplifies cable management, while TUV-certified Eye Comfort 3.0 technology reduces strain during long work sessions. This monitor is best for office workers and students who need a flicker-free, eye-safe display for all-day productivity and casual entertainment.
Screen 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 144 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR Yes
63 Overall Score
Price CA$150
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong compact (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| 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 | 22 |
| Weight | 4.4 kg / 9.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2790C 27" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | MSI MAG MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 | Dell S S2725QC | Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 34 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | VA | QD-OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 180 | 165 | 240 | 120 | 144 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | Yes | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2790C 27" | 57.5 | 82.4 | 51.3 | 72.6 | 49.4 | 59.8 | 74.7 | 45.7 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.7 | 74 | 88.4 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 82.6 | 98 | 98.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95.1 | 77.3 | 78.8 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 78.1 | 99.9 | 86.5 |
| MSI MAG MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 Compare | 70.9 | 64.1 | 75.7 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 82.4 | 98.4 |
| Dell S S2725QC Compare | 74.1 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.6 | 72.4 | 44.2 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare | 92.7 | 61.1 | 88.4 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 74 | 91.2 | 78.7 |
Price
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