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Benq BenQ GW2785TC – Specs & Features Monitor
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6.8/10

27″ BenQ GW2785TC – Specs & Features

Serving laptop-led office setups, the 27" BenQ GW2785TC is a 27-inch USB-C office monitor with 60 W charging and DisplayPort daisy chaining.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2021
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Display
27-inch, IPS, 1920 x 1080
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Refresh Rate
75 Hz (hertz)
75 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m²
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1 / Dynamic 20000000 : 1
1000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • GW2785TC core strength Its IPS panel, adjustable stand, 4 W speakers, USB-C DP Alt Mode and MST output support tidy laptop desks and dual-monitor office layouts
  • GW2785TC's 1920 x 1080 and 81 PPI clearly define its workspace and sharpness
  • GW2785TC connectivity The connection set covers 1 x HDMI 1.4; 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (out with MST), 1 x DisplayPort 1.2; 1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 60W; DP Alt Mode).
  • GW2785TC ergonomics The stand lists 130 mm height adjustment, ±45° swivel, no functional pivot and -5° to +20° tilt.
  • GW2785TC's closest comparison is BenQ GW2780T; the GW2785TC adds 60 W USB-C and MST to a 75 Hz platform, whereas the GW2780T is a 60 Hz model with VGA and no laptop charging
Cons
  • GW2785TC main compromise Full HD at 81 PPI, 75 Hz, 250 cd/m² and 1000:1 contrast are modest, while the port list lacks downstream USB data connections
  • GW2785TC's missing values remain unpublished rather than being copied from BenQ GW2780T.
  • Before choosing GW2785TC over BenQ GW2780T, verify that its exact ports, stand and motion ceiling match the intended use

Score & Ratings

6.8/10 Good
Design
8
Display
6
Color Performance
7
Performance
6
Connectivity
8
Model Information 14
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series GW
Model GW2785TC
Full Product Name BenQ GW2785TC
Model Year 2021
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 2021
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years (36 months)
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 11
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 597.89 mm / 59.789 cm / 23.539 in / 1.9616 ft
Active Display Height 336.31 mm / 33.631 cm / 13.2406 in / 1.1034 ft
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" 33.6 cm 13.2"
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 1920 × 1080
Pixel Density 81 PPI
Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

1920×1080 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 2.1 MP — 1× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 9
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 8 bits
FRC No
Display Colors 16777216 colors
Typical Brightness 250 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 20000000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
NTSC Coverage 72 %
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 75 Hz (hertz)
Minimum Response Time 5 ms / 0.0050 s
Motion Blur Reduction Yes
Ports & Connectivity 11
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
1× HDMI 1.4
HDMI Version HDMI 1.4
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

Ports & Connections

HDMIUSB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3Speaker Out4
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 2 W / Built-in 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 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
Dimensions, Weight & Design 3
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 612 mm x 433 mm x 235 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 7.8 kg
Stand Depth 235 mm / 23.5 cm / 9.252 in / 0.771 ft
Power & Operating Conditions 6
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50/60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption 110W
Sleep Consumption 0.3 W
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 6
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Auto Brightness Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), Brightness Intelligence Tech (B.I. Tech), Flicker-free technology, Light Sensor, Low Blue Light; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: EyeSafe Display
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 4
Specification Value
Energy Star Energy Star
TCO Certified Yes
TÜV Flicker-Free Yes
TÜV Low Blue Light Yes
Included Accessories 1
Specification Value
USB-C Cable USB Type-C cable
Packaging Information 1
Specification Value
Package Weight 9.9 kg / 21.83 lbs
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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 69% less power than the average we track in this category.

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