27″ BenQ EX270M – Specs & Features
Benq ● Monitor ●
At a glance
The BenQ EX270M is a 27-inch Full HD Monitor designed for gaming and multimedia. It features a IPS panel for accurate colours and wide viewing angles. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and creative work and includes 48 Hz - 240 Hz refresh rate and USB connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to VA or OLED panels. It scores Great — 7.8/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- IPS panel delivers consistent colour accuracy across a 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle.
Model Year
2022
Size Class
27"
Panel Type
IPS
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from Benq's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
78
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Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
100
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
88
/100
Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
99
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Brightness
Panel brightness in nits — 1000+ for strong HDR
40
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The BenQ EX270M achieves an overall display score of 7.8/10. With a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, it delivers elite gaming motion clarity. Wide colour gamut is suitable for creative work. Typical brightness of 400 nits is adequate for indoor use.
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Who Should Buy the Benq EX270M
Perfect For
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Esports & Competitive Players 240Hz
Zero-blur frames at 240fps
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
Not Ideal For
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HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
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Dark-Room Cinema Fans IPS Panel
IPS produces a subtle grey glow in completely dark rooms. VA or OLED produces genuinely black dark scenes.
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
competitive gaming at 240Hz.
At 240Hz with 1080p resolution, this prioritises frame rate over pixel density. If colour accuracy matters alongside speed, look for a 1080p IPS at 144Hz+.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Frame delivery faster than reaction time
240Hz eliminates tearing — esports reaction windows below 4ms become distinct.
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What you grade is what the client receives
99% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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Colour accurate at every angle, all day
IPS stays consistent at 178° — shared-screen reviews and standing desks included.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Benq EX270M specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- IPS panel consistent 178°/178° viewing angles with accurate, uniform color reproduction
- HDR support (HDR10) expanded brightness range for more realistic, dynamic imagery
- Full HD at 81 PPI clear, clean image for everyday computing and gaming
- 240Hz high refresh rate butter-smooth gameplay for fast-paced competitive gaming
- 1 ms (MPRT) significantly sharper moving images with reduced perceived motion blur
Cons
- IPS contrast (1000 : 1) blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to VA or OLED panels
- Full HD (1080p) on 27.0" lower pixel density (81 PPI) noticeably less sharp than QHD at this size
- No portrait pivot stand cannot rotate vertically for document or code-reading layouts
- No USB-C or Thunderbolt single-cable connectivity with modern laptops requires a separate adapter
- No built-in Ethernet monitor lacks wired network hub; separate dongle or switch required
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the Benq EX270M. The trade-offs are worth evaluating against your specific needs before purchasing. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
7.8/10
Great
The Benq EX270M earns a strong overall score of 7.8/10. Our editors evaluate each Monitor across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | BenQ | |
| Model | EX270M | |
| Series | MOBIUZ | |
| Model Alias | MOBIUZ EX270M | |
| Model Year | 2022 |
△ Average 2022 — 4-year-old model. May lack the latest HDR or refresh-rate standards.
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Display
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 27-inch |
✓ Good 27" — popular desktop size. Enough space for multitasking without head movement.
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| Panel Type | IPS |
✓ Good IPS — consistent colour accuracy across 178° viewing angle. No colour shift when viewed from the side.
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| Curvature | -- | |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
△ Average Full HD (1920×1080) — adequate up to 24–27". Pixels become visible on larger panels at close range.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Pixel Density | 81 PPI |
△ Average 81 PPI — standard TV density. Fine from 2m+; pixels visible up close.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.311 mm (millimeters) |
△ Average 0.311 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
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| Display Area | 86.21 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 8 bits |
△ Average 8-bit — 16.7 million colours. Fine for SDR and everyday use; banding may appear in HDR gradients.
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| Colors | 16777216 colors |
△ Average 16.7 million colours (8-bit) — standard for SDR; gradient banding may appear in HDR.
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| sRGB | 99% |
✓ Good 99% sRGB — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | - |
DCI-P3 coverage not published by the manufacturer for this model.
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| HDR Support | HDR10 |
△ Average HDR10 — universal HDR baseline. Supported by all streaming services, games, and HDR discs.
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | 400 cd/m² |
△ Average 400 cd/m² — adequate for bright rooms and entry HDR. Standard office use is comfortable.
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| Peak Brightness | - |
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
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| Contrast | 1000 : 1 |
△ Average 1000 : 1 — standard IPS-level. Blacks appear slightly grey in very dark rooms.
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Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 240 Hz |
✓ Good 240Hz — built for competitive gaming (CS2, Valorant, Apex). Motion blur is virtually eliminated at this rate.
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| Response Time | -1 ms (MPRT) |
✓ Good -1 ms (MPRT) MPRT — near-instant pixel transitions. Ghosting is invisible even in fast esports.
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| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
✓ Good FreeSync Premium — tear-free gaming with LFC (prevents judder below minimum Hz). Works on AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: - Backlight: W-LED Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V) MPRT Response: 1 ms (MPRT) Dynamic Contrast: - Input Lag: - Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
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Camera
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Camera | No |
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
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Audio
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Audio | 2 x 2 W (watts) | Sub: 1 x 5 W (watts) | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
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Connectivity & Ports
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream) 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream) 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2 |
✓ Good HDMI 2.0 — 4K@60Hz max bandwidth. DisplayPort 1.4 — full bandwidth for high-refresh PC gaming.
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| Wireless | - |
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Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Height Adjustment | 100 mm |
✓ Good 100 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
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| Pivot | No |
⚠ Limited No pivot — cannot rotate to portrait orientation.
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| Swivel | ±15° |
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
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| Tilt | -5° to +15° |
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
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| Removable Stand | Yes |
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
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Gaming Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming Features | AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator) AMD FreeSync Premium Black Equalizer Color Vibrance FPS Mode Motion Blur Reduction |
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free). Black Equalizer (reveals dark-area detail).
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Smart & Software Features
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | - |
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
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| Smart Features | Brightness Intelligence Plus technology Color Weakness Mode ePaper Mode Flicker-free technology HDRi Light Tuner Low Blue Light |
✓ Good Brightness Intelligence Plus technology
Color Weakness Mode
ePaper Mode
Flicker-free technology
HDRi
Light Tuner
Low Blue Light — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100–240V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 22W |
✓ Good 22W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
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| Maximum Consumption | 70W | |
| Standby | 0.5W |
✓ Good 0.5W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Certificates
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Certificates | TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
✓ Good CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. TÜV Flicker Free — reduces eye strain from screen flicker. TÜV Low Blue Light — reduces harmful high-energy blue light.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 614 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 379.5 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 70.5 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 4.25 kg |
✓ Good 4.25 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| With Stand Width | 614 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 425.6 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 194 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 6.4 kg |
△ Average 6.4 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | Dark Grey |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Operating Conditions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Temperature | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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| Humidity | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Benq EX270M use? ›
It features an IPS panel, which delivers wide 178° viewing angles and consistent colour accuracy. Colours stay accurate whether you're sitting centred or off to the side.
02 Is the Benq EX270M good for competitive gaming? ›
✓ Yes. The 240Hz refresh rate is built for esports — it displays every rendered frame, reducing motion blur in fast games like CS2 and Valorant. The 1ms response time keeps pixels sharp between kills. FreeSync Premium prevents screen tearing when GPU output fluctuates.
03 Is the Benq EX270M suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 99% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
04 Who is the Benq EX270M best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
05 Does the IPS panel cause issues in dark rooms? ›
IPS panels produce a slight glow in very dark rooms when displaying black content — this is normal for the technology. It is most noticeable in pitch-black rooms. For dark-room cinematic use, a VA or OLED panel would produce deeper blacks. For everyday and office use it is not an issue.
06 Is the Benq EX270M worth buying in 2026? ›
Benq EX270M remains a competitive option in 2026. 240Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. Wide colour gamut coverage remains relevant for photo, video, and content creation workflows. Before purchasing, compare the current street price against newer models at the same price point to confirm it offers the best value for your use case.
Questions are generated from Benq EX270M specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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