
RATED
Great
7/10
31.5″ BenQ GW3290QT – Specs & Features
Built for a single-cable office desk, the 31.5" BenQ GW3290QT is a large QHD USB-C office monitor for single-cable laptop desks and multi-screen setups.
Benq●Monitor
Display
31.5-inch, IPS, 2560 x 1440
31.5
Refresh Rate
Brightness
350 cd/m²
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000
Pros & Cons
Pros
- GW3290QT core strength Its 31.5-inch IPS panel, 65 W USB-C, DisplayPort MST output, three USB-A ports, 4 W speakers and adjustable stand make it a practical productivity hub
- GW3290QT's 2560 x 1440 and 93 PPI clearly define its workspace and sharpness
- GW3290QT connectivity The connection set covers 1 x HDMI 1.4; 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (out with MST), 1 x DisplayPort 1.2; 1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode), 1 x USB (Type-C; downstream); 3 additional USB connections.
- GW3290QT ergonomics The stand lists 110 mm height adjustment, ±20° swivel, no functional pivot and -5° to +20° tilt.
- GW3290QT's closest comparison is BenQ PV3200U; the GW3290QT favours office connectivity and QHD scaling, whereas the PV3200U delivers 4K, 140 PPI and creator-oriented colour controls
Cons
- GW3290QT main compromise The sheet does not publish a refresh-rate range, HDR tier or wide-gamut figure, and 93 PPI is only moderately sharp for close desktop use
- The refresh-rate range is absent from the sheet; the 5 ms GtG response does not establish a refresh ceiling.
- Before choosing GW3290QT over BenQ PV3200U, verify that its exact ports, stand and motion ceiling match the intended use
Score & Ratings
7/10
Great
Model Information
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | GW |
| Model | GW3290QT |
| Full Product Name | BenQ GW3290QT |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Monitor Type | Business / General-Purpose Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream Home & Office |
| Primary Use | Home Office, Productivity & Everyday Use |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2023 |
| Available Colors | White |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 801 mm / 80.1 cm / 31.5354 in / 2.628 ft |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 698.4 mm / 69.84 cm / 27.4961 in / 2.2913 ft |
| Active Display Height | 392.85 mm / 39.285 cm / 15.4665 in / 1.2889 ft |
| Display Area | 89.56 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) |
31.5" Display Size (80.1 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Pixel Density | 93 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.273 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 350 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills more of your view — great for productivity, may need slight head turns toward the edges.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 1× HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.2 |
| DisplayPort Output | 1× DisplayPort 1.2 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.2 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65W |
| USB-A Ports | 3 |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 2 W / Built-in noise cancelling microphone |
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
17
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 110 mm |
| Height Range | 110 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 110 mm / 11 cm / 4.3307 in / 0.3609 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 20 ° |
| Right Swivel | 20 ° |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 714.6 mm x 487.7 mm x 251.5 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 714.6 mm x 428.7 mm x 62.6 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight Without Stand | 7.2 kg |
| Stand Depth | 251.5 mm / 25.15 cm / 9.9016 in / 0.8251 ft |
Power & Operating Conditions
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 152W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3 W |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Eye Comfort Mode | Yes |
| Reader Mode | Yes |
| Auto Brightness | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), Brightness Intelligence Gen 2 (B.I. Gen 2), Color Weakness, Eye Reminder, ePaper, Flicker-free technology, Light Sensor, Low Blue Light; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: EyeSafe Display |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy Star | Energy Star 8.0 |
| EPEAT | EPEAT |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified 9.0 |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
Included Accessories
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C cable |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 63% less power than the average we track in this category.
Reviews
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SHEET № GW3290QT
