RATED
Great
7.6/10
27″ BenQ EW2790Q – Specs & Features
Media lovers and home-office users share the same desk in the BenQ EW2790Q, a 27-inch QHD IPS monitor with 2560 × 1440 at 109 ppi.
Benq●Monitor
Display
27-inch, IPS, 2560 x 1440
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 100 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m²
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500 : 1 / Dynamic 100000000 : 1
1500
Overview
Media lovers and home-office users share the same desk in the BenQ EW2790Q, a 27-inch QHD IPS monitor with 2560 × 1440 at 109 ppi. It runs at 100 Hz with a 1 ms response, 350 nits and HDR10 with HDRi light-sensing adjustment. Two 5 W speakers give meaningful volume, and a 65 W USB-C port, three USB-A ports and three HDMI 2.0 inputs provide plenty of connections. The stand raises 110 mm and swivels, and the monitor weighs 7.8 kg with it.
- IPS at 2560 × 1440, 27-inch, 109 ppi
- 100 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response
- 350 nits, 1500:1 contrast, HDR10
- 3 USB-A, USB-C 65 W, 3× HDMI 2.0
- 2 × 5 W speakers, 7.8 kg
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Two 5 W speakers fill a small room
- 65 W USB-C charges a laptop while connected
- Three HDMI inputs welcome several sources
- QHD at 109 ppi keeps text crisp
- HDRi adjusts the picture to room lighting
Cons
- There is no DisplayPort input at all
- 100 Hz is fine but not gamer-grade
- 7.8 kg makes it a heavy desk item
- Colour depth uses FRC to reach 10-bit
Score & Ratings
7.6/10
Great
Model Information
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | MOBIUZ |
| Model | EW2790Q |
| Full Product Name | BenQ EW2790Q |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| 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 2024 |
| 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 | 684.66 mm / 68.466 cm / 26.9551 in / 2.2463 ft |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm / 59.6736 cm / 23.4935 in / 1.9578 ft |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm / 33.5664 cm / 13.2151 in / 1.1013 ft |
| Display Area | 84.09 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) |
27" Display Size (68.5 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Pixel Density | 109 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
12
| 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 | 1500 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 100000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support |
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| HDR10 | Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
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 | 100 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 100 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 1 ms / 0.0010 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
|
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65W |
| USB-A Ports |
|
| 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 5 W |
| 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 | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 614.2 mm x 427.4 mm x 211.2 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 614.2 mm x 387.8 mm x 67.7 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 7.8 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 5.7 kg |
| Stand Depth | 211.2 mm / 21.12 cm / 8.315 in / 0.6929 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 | 22W |
| Average Power Consumption | 22W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 175W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Reader Mode | Yes |
| Auto Brightness | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
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Certifications, Standards & Licenses 3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPEAT | EPEAT |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution) |
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.
Daily₹3.12
Monthly₹93.60
Annually₹1,139
Draws less power than 57% of the 701 comparable displays we track.