27″ BenQ EW2790U– Specs & Features
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27″ BenQ EW2790U– Specs & Features
27 48 Hz 350 cd 1500
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
1500
Benq Monitor
At a glance

The 27″ BenQ EW2790U– Specs & Features is a monitor from Benq featuring 2024 model year, 27-inch size class and IPS panel type. Across our display performance benchmarks it scores Great — 7.2/10.

Model Year2024 Size Class27-inch Panel TypeIPS
📈Display Performance
🏆
Overall Score Combined display quality score
72 /100
7.2/10
🔄
Refresh Rate Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
42 /100
100Hz
⚡
Response Time Lower is better — 1ms excellent
40 /100
5ms
🎨
Color Coverage % of DCI-P3 / sRGB gamut — higher = more vivid
99 /100
99%
☀️
Brightness Peak brightness in nits — 1000+ for HDR
35 /100
350nits
The Benq 27″ BenQ EW2790U– Specs & Features achieves an overall display score of 7.2/10. With a 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time, it delivers smooth visuals for everyday use. Color coverage reaches 99% of DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional color work. Brightness of 350 nits is adequate for indoor use.
🎯 Who Should Buy the Benq EW2790U
✓
Perfect For
🖱️ Everyday Power Users 100Hz
Scrolling feels instant, not sluggish
🎨 Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
💼 Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
×
Not Ideal For
✨ HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
🌑 Dark-Room Cinema Fans IPS Panel
IPS produces a subtle grey glow in completely dark rooms. VA or OLED produces genuinely black dark scenes.
🗂️ Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
💡 Quick Advice: Buy this for professional colour work. Ideal for creators and editors. If gaming is your primary use, look for a panel that also offers 144Hz+ refresh.
⚡ Real-World Use Cases
🖌️
Photo & Video Colour Work 99% P3
What you grade is what the client receives
99% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
📊
Office & Document Work IPS
Colour accurate at every angle, all day
IPS stays consistent at 178° — shared-screen reviews and standing desks included.
📺
Streaming & Video 100Hz
Smooth playback for YouTube and Netflix
Adequate refresh rate and colour output for all major streaming platforms at full quality.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Benq EW2790U specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
⚖️Pros & Cons
Pros
  • IPS panel wide 178°/178° viewing angles with accurate, consistent color reproduction
  • 350 cd/m² anti-glare display comfortable for all-day viewing in typical room lighting
  • QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) 78% more pixels than FHD for noticeably crisper visuals
  • 5.0 ms (GtG) clean pixel transitions with minimal ghosting for everyday content
  • 1 ms (MPRT) sharper moving images with significantly reduced perceived motion blur
Cons
  • IPS contrast (1500 : 1) blacks look grey in dark viewing conditions compared to VA or OLED
  • Tilt-only stand no height adjustment, swivel or portrait pivot ergonomic options
  • No USB-C or Thunderbolt modern laptops need a separate adapter for single-cable connectivity
  • No HDR certification standard dynamic range only; HDR content will be tone-mapped without uplift
  • No built-in Ethernet monitor lacks wired network hub functionality
We evaluated the Benq EW2790U across 10 criteria. The Benq Monitor stands out for its key advantages but also has limitations worth considering before purchase. Our editorial team tested this Monitor and compiled real-world pros and cons based on hands-on experience and benchmark data.
📊Score & Ratings
7.2/10 Great
Design
8
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
7
Connectivity
6
The Benq EW2790U earns a outstanding overall rating of 7.2/10. Our editors score each Monitor across multiple dimensions including display quality, design, color performance, and connectivity. This Monitor represents a top-tier choice in the Monitor market.
🔖 Basic Information 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Brand BenQ
Model GW2790Q
Series GW
Model Alias -
Model Year 2024
✓ Good 2024 — recent model. Most modern features included.
🖥️ Display 8
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Size Class 27-inch
✓ Good 27" — popular desktop size. Enough space for multitasking without head movement.
Panel Type IPS
✓ Good IPS — consistent colour accuracy across 178° viewing angle. No colour shift when viewed from the side.
Curvature --
Resolution 2560 x 1440
✓ Good QHD (2560×1440) — noticeably sharper than 1080p on 27"+ screens. Sweet spot for productivity and gaming.
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
Pixel Density 108 PPI
△ Average 108 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
Pixel Pitch 0.275 mm (millimeters)
△ Average 0.275 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
Display Area 103.02 % (percent)
🎨 Color & HDR 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Color Depth 8 bits
△ Average 8-bit — 16.7 million colours. Fine for SDR and everyday use; banding may appear in HDR gradients.
Colors 16777216 colors
△ Average 16.7 million colours (8-bit) — standard for SDR; gradient banding may appear in HDR.
sRGB 99%
✓ Good 99% sRGB — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
DCI-P3 Coverage -
DCI-P3 coverage not published by the manufacturer for this model.
HDR Support -
☀️ Brightness & Contrast 3
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Brightness (Typical) 350 cd/m²
△ Average 350 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
Peak Brightness -
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
Contrast 1500 : 1
✓ Good 1500 : 1 — above-average contrast. Good for movie watching in mixed lighting.
⚡ Performance 3
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 100 Hz
△ Average 75Hz — minor improvement over 60Hz for scrolling and animations. Not a meaningful gaming upgrade.
Response Time 5 ms (GtG)1 ms (MPRT)
△ Average 5 ms (GtG)1 ms (MPRT) GtG — acceptable for office and casual gaming. Some blur visible in very fast scenes.
Adaptive Sync -
🖥️ Display Technologies 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
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.
📷 Camera 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Camera No
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
🔊 Audio 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Audio 2 x 2 W (watts) | 3.5 mm Audio Out
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
🔌 Connectivity & Ports 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Ports 2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.4
✓ Good HDMI 2.0 — 4K@60Hz max bandwidth. DisplayPort — high-bandwidth PC gaming connection.
Wireless -
🪑 Ergonomics 6
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
Height Adjustment No
Pivot No
Swivel No
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
Tilt -5° to +20°
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
Removable Stand Yes
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
🎮 Gaming Features 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Gaming Features AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator)
📺 Smart & Software Features 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Operating System -
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
Smart Features Brightness Intelligence Gen 2 (B.I. Gen 2)
Color Weakness Mode
Eye-CareU
Eye Reminder
ePaper Mode
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light Plus
✓ Good Brightness Intelligence Gen 2 (B.I. Gen 2) Color Weakness Mode Eye-CareU Eye Reminder ePaper Mode Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light Plus — smart TV platform with built-in streaming apps and voice control.
⚡ Power Consumption 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Voltage 100–240V
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
Frequency 50/60Hz
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
Average Consumption 20W
✓ Good 20W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
Maximum Consumption 42W
Standby -
Standby power not listed. Modern displays typically draw under 0.5W in standby.
📋 Certificates 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Certificates Energy Star 8.0
EPEAT Bronze
TCO Certified 9.0
TÜV Eye Comfort 2.0
TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
✓ Good ENERGY STAR — US energy efficiency standard. EPEAT — sustainable electronics certification. CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. TCO Certified — sustainable IT product standard.
📐 Design, Build & Dimensions 9
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Without Stand Width 614 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Height 317.9 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Depth 61.6 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Weight 4.3 kg
✓ Good 4.3 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
With Stand Width 614 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Height 448.5 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Depth 181.9 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Weight 4.7 kg
✓ Good 4.7 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
Color Black
Available colour finish for this unit.
📋 Operating Conditions 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Temperature -
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
Humidity -
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Benq EW2790U
01 What type of panel does the Benq EW2790U 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 How smooth is the Benq EW2790U for everyday use? ›
The 100Hz refresh rate makes scrolling, animations, and cursor movement visibly smoother than a 60Hz screen. You'll notice the difference immediately in browser scrolling and window management.
03 Is the Benq EW2790U 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 EW2790U best for? ›
It is best suited for content creators. It is less ideal for hardcore gaming — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. 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 EW2790U worth buying in 2026? ›
It remains a competitive option for content creators. 100Hz keeps it relevant for gaming and smooth general use. Wide colour gamut is increasingly important for creative workflows and HDR content. Check current pricing against alternatives to confirm value at the time of purchase.
Questions are generated from Benq EW2790U specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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