BenQ EW2880U 28"
Its 28-inch IPS panel delivers 3840x2160 resolution with 90% DCI-P3 color coverage, 300 nits brightness, and FreeSync support for tear-free 60Hz performance. USB-C connectivity, built-in speakers, and a height-adjustable stand with swivel and tilt offer a clean, ergonomic setup ideal for desk-centric use. Best suited for home office workers and multi-device professionals who prioritize sharp 4K text and flexible connectivity over high-refresh gaming or color-critical work.
About This Monitor
Its 28-inch IPS panel delivers 3840x2160 resolution with 90% DCI-P3 color coverage, 300 nits brightness, and FreeSync support for tear-free 60Hz performance. USB-C connectivity, built-in speakers, and a height-adjustable stand with swivel and tilt offer a clean, ergonomic setup ideal for desk-centric use. Best suited for home office workers and multi-device professionals who prioritize sharp 4K text and flexible connectivity over high-refresh gaming or color-critical work.
- Screen size 28
- Resolution 3840 x 2160 (4K)
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 60
- Response time ms 5
- Adaptive sync FreeSync
- HDR HDR10
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong color (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong compact (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average social proof (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 28" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 90% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 35 |
| Weight | 7.9 kg / 17.4 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ EW2880U 28" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | LG Ultragear 27G810A-B | Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 240 | 500 | 360 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 | DisplayHDR 400 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 Tr |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ EW2880U 28" | 77.2 | 76.9 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 72.1 | 36.6 | 87.8 | 32.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.6 | 73.6 | 75.5 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 97.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 96 | 63.4 | 97.3 | 86.7 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 82.6 | 83.8 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 98 | 63.4 | 76.4 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 99.9 | 97.8 | 71.1 |
| LG Ultragear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.9 | 73.6 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 92.3 | 97.8 | 93.2 |
| Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch Compare | 98.4 | 79.6 | 85.4 | 92.1 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 97.7 |
Usage Scores
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