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 £356
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong compact (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
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The proof
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" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 240 | 480 | 240 | 500 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | Yes | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| 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 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.9 | 64.1 | 76.6 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 99.7 | 98 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 64.1 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 82.4 | 75.1 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 94 | 64.1 | 76.6 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 99.9 | 98 | 71.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 97.3 | 79.9 | 85.6 | 92 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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