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Benq BenQ BL2790QT – Specs & Features Monitor
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7.4/10

27″ BenQ BL2790QT – Specs & Features

Sharper text gives the 27-inch BenQ BL2790QT an advantage over its larger BL3290QT sibling while retaining the same QHD business features.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2020
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Display
27-inch, IPS, 2560 x 1440
27
Refresh Rate
50 Hz - 75 Hz
50 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m²
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Sharp 27-inch QHD image
  • USB-C with 65W power
  • DisplayPort daisy chaining
  • USB hub and speakers
  • Adjustable stand
Cons
  • Only 75 Hz
  • No HDR support
  • No published wide-gamut coverage
  • 65W may not suit powerful laptops

Score & Ratings

7.4/10 Great
Design
8
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
6
Connectivity
8
Model Information 14
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series Business
Model BL2790QT
Full Product Name BenQ BL2790QT
Model Year 2020
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 2020
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years (36 months)
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 12
Specification Value
Screen Size 27-inch
Exact Diagonal 685.8 mm / 68.58 cm / 27 in / 2.25 ft
Screen Format 16:9
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 597.6 mm / 59.76 cm / 23.5276 in / 1.9606 ft
Active Display Height 336.2 mm / 33.62 cm / 13.2362 in / 1.103 ft
Display Area 87.89 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Panel Technology IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte (3H)

27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9

68.6cm 27" 59.8 cm / 23.5" 61.4 cm / 24.2" (overall unit) 33.6 cm 13.2" 37.2 cm 14.7" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 2560 × 1440
Pixel Density 108 PPI
Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

2560×1440 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 3.7 MP — 1.8× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 8
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 16777216 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
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 4
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 75 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 50 Hz - 75 Hz
Minimum Response Time 5 ms / 0.0050 s
Motion Blur Reduction Yes
Ports & Connectivity 14
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
1× HDMI 1.4
HDMI Version HDMI 1.4
HDMI Bandwidth 30 kHz - 83 kHz
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
Microphone Input 3.5 mm Audio In

Ports & Connections

HDMIUSB-A3USB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3Speaker Out4
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 2 W / 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 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 614 mm x 424.7 mm x 238.5 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 614 mm x 372.3 mm x 62 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 8.4 kg
Weight Without Stand 5.5 kg
Stand Depth 238.5 mm / 23.85 cm / 9.3898 in / 0.7825 ft
Power & Operating Conditions 9
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption 20W
Average Power Consumption 20W
Maximum Power Consumption 150W
Sleep Consumption 0.3W
Off Consumption 0.3 W
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 7
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Eye Comfort Mode Yes
Reader Mode Yes
Auto Brightness Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), Brightness Intelligence Gen2 (B.I. Gen2), Coding Mode, Color Weakness Mode, Eye Reminder, ePaper Mode, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light Plus; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: EyeSafe Display
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 5
Specification Value
Energy Star Energy Star 8.0
EPEAT EPEAT Bronze
TCO Certified TCO Certified 9.0
TÜV Flicker-Free TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TÜV Low Blue Light TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
Included Accessories 1
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI 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.

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Uses about 63% less power than the average we track in this category.

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