27″ BenQ GW2790TC – Specs & Features
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27″ BenQ GW2790TC – Specs & Features
27 48 Hz 300 cd 1500
Display
27-inch, IPS, 1920 x 1080
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500 : 1
1500
Benq Monitor
At a glance

The 27″ BenQ GW2790TC – Specs & Features is a monitor from Benq featuring 2025 model year, 27-inch size class and IPS panel type. Across our display performance benchmarks it scores Great — 7.6/10.

Model Year2025 Size Class27-inch Panel TypeIPS
📈Display Performance
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Overall Score Combined display quality score
76 /100
7.6/10
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Refresh Rate Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
60 /100
144Hz
⚡
Response Time Lower is better — 1ms excellent
40 /100
5ms
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Color Coverage % of DCI-P3 / sRGB gamut — higher = more vivid
99 /100
99%
☀️
Brightness Peak brightness in nits — 1000+ for HDR
30 /100
300nits
The Benq 27″ BenQ GW2790TC – Specs & Features achieves an overall display score of 7.6/10. With a 144Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Color coverage reaches 99% of DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional color work. Brightness of 300 nits is adequate for indoor use.
🎯 Who Should Buy the Benq GW2790TC
✓
Perfect For
🎮 PC Gamers 144Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
🎨 Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
💻 Laptop & Hybrid Workers USB-C
One cable replaces video, data
×
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 smooth gaming and productivity. A versatile choice for gamers who also work. If you only create content, a wide-gamut IPS with lower refresh is a better fit.
⚡ Real-World Use Cases
🎮
PC Gaming 144Hz
Motion stays sharp through fast camera pans
144Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred. FreeSync maintains smooth output when frame rate fluctuates.
🖌️
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.
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Single-Cable Workstation USB-C
One cable replaces video and adapter clutter
USB-C connects any modern laptop instantly — no driver, no adapter, no separate power brick.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Benq GW2790TC 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
  • 300 cd/m² anti-glare display comfortable for all-day viewing in typical room lighting
  • Full HD at 81 PPI clear, sharp 1080p for gaming and everyday content
  • 144Hz refresh rate noticeably smoother and more responsive than standard 60/75Hz displays
  • 99% sRGB near-complete standard gamut for accurate colors across all content types
Cons
  • IPS contrast (1500 : 1) blacks look grey in dark viewing conditions compared to VA or OLED
  • Full HD (1080p) on 27.0" screen pixel density (81 PPI) visibly lower than QHD at this size
  • No Thunderbolt 4 USB-C available but lacks high-speed 40 Gbps bandwidth and high-watt charging
  • 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 GW2790TC 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
7.6/10 Great
Design
8
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
7
Connectivity
8
The Benq GW2790TC earns a outstanding overall rating of 7.6/10. 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 GW2790TC
Series GW
Model Alias -
Model Year 2025
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
🖥️ 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 1920 x 1080
△ Average Full HD (1920×1080) — adequate up to 24–27". Pixels become visible on larger panels at close range.
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
Pixel Density 81 PPI
△ Average 81 PPI — standard TV density. Fine from 2m+; pixels visible up close.
Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm (millimeters)
△ Average 0.311 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
Display Area 92.44 % (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) 300 cd/m²
△ Average 300 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 - 144 Hz
✓ Good 144Hz — clear upgrade over 60Hz. Games feel noticeably more fluid in every genre.
Response Time 5 ms (GtG)
△ Average 5 ms (GtG) GtG — acceptable for office and casual gaming. Some blur visible in very fast scenes.
Adaptive Sync AMD FreeSync
VESA AdaptiveSync
✓ Good VESA AdaptiveSync — industry-standard VRR. Tear-free gaming across GPU brands.
🖥️ Display Technologies 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Advanced Display Technologies Panel Technology: -
Backlight: W-LED
Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V)
MPRT Response: -
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 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; 20W; DP Alt Mode)
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.4
✓ Good USB-C (single-cable display + data, charging if PD supported). HDMI — standard display connection for consoles and laptops. 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 150 mm
✓ Good 150 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
Pivot ±0°
Swivel ±45°
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
Tilt -5° to +35°
✓ 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 Adaptive-Sync technology
Advanced Motion Accelerator (AMA)
AMD FreeSync technology
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
📺 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 4-sided Ultrathin Bezel Design
Color Weakness Mode
ePaper Mode
Eye-CareU
Flicker-free technology
Light Sensor
Low Blue Light Plus
Visual Optimizer (former B.I.+)
✓ Good 4-sided Ultrathin Bezel Design Color Weakness Mode ePaper Mode Eye-CareU Flicker-free technology Light Sensor Low Blue Light Plus Visual Optimizer (former B.I.+) — 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 12W
✓ Good 12W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
Maximum Consumption 56W
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 3.0
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 611.9 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Height 355.5 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Depth 64.7 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Weight 4.2 kg
✓ Good 4.2 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
With Stand Width 611.9 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Height 397.3 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Depth 241.6 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Weight 6.7 kg
△ Average 6.7 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
Color White
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 GW2790TC
01 What type of panel does the Benq GW2790TC 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 Can the Benq GW2790TC handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 144Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp. 5ms response time minimises ghosting. FreeSync support prevents tearing without V-Sync input lag.
03 Is the Benq GW2790TC 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 GW2790TC best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators, laptop users. 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 GW2790TC worth buying in 2026? ›
It remains a competitive option for gamers, content creators, laptop users. 144Hz 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 GW2790TC specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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