RATED
Great
7.8/10
27″ BenQ SW272QN – Full Specifications
For photographers and retouchers who need accurate colour on a 27-inch QHD screen, the BenQ SW272QN is a sensible workhorse.
Benq●Monitor
Display
27 in, IPS, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
27
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000
Overview
For photographers and retouchers who need accurate colour on a 27-inch QHD screen, the BenQ SW272QN is a sensible workhorse. The IPS panel runs at 2560 × 1440 and 60 Hz with 99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB and a 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) signal, and USB-C delivers 90W while two USB-A ports, two HDMI and a DisplayPort cover the rest. AQCOLOR Pilot and an Advanced Black & White mode help with photo workflows. The stand adjusts for height, swivel and tilt, and the monitor weighs 8.3 kg.
- 27-inch IPS QHD (2560 × 1440) at 109 ppi
- 99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)
- USB-C 90W, 2× USB-A, 2× HDMI, DisplayPort
- Advanced Black & White Mode, AQCOLOR Pilot
- 60 Hz, 300 nits, height and swivel stand, 8.3 kg
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong colour coverage for photo editing
- 90W USB-C suits laptop-based workflows
- Black & White mode helps tonal checks
- Two HDMI plus DisplayPort for several sources
- Fully adjustable stand
Cons
- 60 Hz refresh suits stills work more than games
- 300 nits is modest for HDR work
- No pivot adjustment is listed
- 8.3 kg needs a firm desk
Score & Ratings
7.8/10
Great
Model Information
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Model | SW272QN |
| Model Alias | PhotoVue SW272QN |
| Full Product Name | BenQ SW272QN |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Professional / Creator Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Color-Accurate Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | Professional Photography |
| Primary Use | Professional Photo & Video Editing, Colour-Critical Work |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2026 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 684 mm / 68.4 cm / 26.9291 in / 2.2441 ft |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 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 | 82.82 % |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / Nano Matte Black Panel |
27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel Density | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm / 0.0233 cm / 0.0092 in / 0.0008 ft |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 20000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support |
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| HDR10 | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 100 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 99 % |
| Hardware Calibration | Yes |
| Calibration LUT | 3D LUT / 16 bits |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
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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 |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
|
| HDMI Version | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W |
| USB-A Ports |
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| USB-B Upstream | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
16
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 140 mm / 14 cm / 5.5118 in / 0.4593 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° / Leatherette base / Cable management |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° |
| 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 | 626.1 mm x 451.8 mm x 274 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 626.1 mm x 386.3 mm x 74.64 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 8.3 kg / 18.3 lbs |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.92 kg / 10.85 lbs |
| Stand Width | 376.4 mm / 37.64 cm / 14.8189 in / 1.2349 ft |
| Stand Depth | 274 mm / 27.4 cm / 10.7874 in / 0.899 ft |
Power & Operating Conditions 9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Average Power Consumption | 25 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 160 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 90 % |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| Uniformity Mode | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
|
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Calman Verified | Yes |
| Pantone Validated | Yes |
Included Accessories
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP |
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB 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₹4.32
Monthly₹130
Annually₹1,577
Draws more power than 53% of the 701 comparable displays we track.