
27″ BenQ BL2785TC – Specs & Features
Hybrid workers will like the BenQ BL2785TC, a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor built around video calls.
Overview
Hybrid workers will like the BenQ BL2785TC, a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor built around video calls. Two 2 W speakers and a noise-cancelling microphone are built in, and a USB-C port supplies 60 W to a laptop. The panel refreshes at 75 Hz, reaches 250 nits and holds 1000:1 contrast. HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 handle other sources. The stand lifts 130 mm, and the monitor weighs 7.8 kg with the stand, or 4.9 kg without it. Setup is simple for home offices.
- 27-inch Full HD IPS, 1920 × 1080
- 75 Hz refresh, 5 ms response time
- 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 250 nits
- USB-C 60 W, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2
- Noise-cancelling mic, 130 mm height
Pros & Cons
- Built-in microphone cleans up call audio
- USB-C charges a laptop at 60 W
- 130 mm of lift aligns the webcam
- Stereo speakers remove need for headsets
- Pair of display inputs adds some flexibility
- Pixel density looks modest across 27 inches
- Refresh of 75 Hz suits office only
- Weighs 7.8 kg, hard on weak mounts
- Brightness reaches only 250 nits indoors
Score & Ratings
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | Business |
| Model | BL2785TC |
| Full Product Name | BenQ BL2785TC |
| 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) |
| 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 | 88.25 % (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
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel Density | 81 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.311 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 16777216 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| NTSC Coverage | 72 % |
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
| 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 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
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| 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 | 60 W |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Microphone Input | 3.5 mm Audio In |
Ports & Connections
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 2 W / Noise-cancelling microphone |
| Built-In Camera | No |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 130 mm |
| Height Range | 130 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm / 13 cm / 5.1181 in / 0.4265 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 45 ° |
| Right Swivel | 45 ° |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 612.3 mm x 405.4 mm x 234.9 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 612.3 mm x 371.8 mm x 56.1 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 7.8 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.9 kg |
| Stand Depth | 234.9 mm / 23.49 cm / 9.248 in / 0.7707 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 | 20.9W |
| Average Power Consumption | 20.9W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 110W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Reader Mode | Yes |
| Auto Brightness | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
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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 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Draws less power than 65% of the 701 comparable displays we track.
