RATED
Great
7.8/10
27″ BenQ EW2790U – Specs & Features
A 4K panel, 10 W audio and 65 W USB-C make the BenQ EW2790U a 27-inch IPS monitor for mixed home use rather than high-refresh gaming.
Benq●Monitor
Display
27-inch, IPS, 3840 x 2160
27
Refresh Rate
60 Hz (hertz)
60 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Sharp 27-inch 4K panel
- 95% DCI-P3 and 10-bit colour
- 65 W USB-C connectivity
- Built-in 10 W speakers
- Height and swivel adjustment
Cons
- Only 60 Hz
- DisplayHDR 400 has 50 cd/m² headroom
- 1000:1 contrast limits dark scenes
- HDMI and DisplayPort details are truncated
Score & Ratings
7.8/10
Great
Model Information
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | MOBIUZ |
| Model | EW2790U |
| Full Product Name | BenQ EW2790U |
| 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 | White |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
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| 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 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel Density | 163 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.155 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| FRC | No |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 350 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95% |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 3× HDMI 2.0 |
| 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 | 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 5 W / 6 Audio Scenarios / Scenario Hotkey / TrueSound by treVolo / Front-firing speakers |
| 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
6
| 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 | 7.7 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 5.6 kg |
| Stand Width | 241.76 mm / 24.176 cm / 9.5181 in / 0.7932 ft |
| 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 | 25W |
| Average Power Consumption | 25W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 180W |
| 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 | AI Contrast, AI Picture Optimization Technology, AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), Brightness Intelligence Plus Gen2 (B.I.+ Gen2), Color Weakness Mode, Display Pilot 2, Display Quickit, ePaper, Flicker-free technology, HDRi, Low Blue Light Plus; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: Eyesafe Certified 2.0 |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPEAT | EPEAT |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution) |
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR 400 |
Included Accessories
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C to Type-A 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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