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Benq BenQ RD280UG – Full Specifications Monitor
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Excellent
8.6/10

28.2″ BenQ RD280UG – Full Specifications

Developers and designers who like extra vertical space should try the BenQ RD280UG, a 28.2-inch monitor with an unusual 3:2 aspect ratio at 3840 × 2560.

28.2″ · 1.5:1 / 3:2 · MODEL YEAR 2026
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Display
28.2 in, IPS, 3840 x 2560 pixels
28.2
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 120 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m²
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
2000 : 1
2000

Overview

Developers and designers who like extra vertical space should try the BenQ RD280UG, a 28.2-inch monitor with an unusual 3:2 aspect ratio at 3840 × 2560. The IPS panel reaches 163 ppi with 95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, 350 nits and a 48–120 Hz range with FreeSync Premium. USB-C delivers 90W, and two USB-A ports, HDMI and DisplayPort are included, along with 2 × 3 W speakers, coding modes and a hotkey. The stand adjusts for height, swivel and tilt, and it weighs 10.1 kg.

  • 28.2-inch IPS 3:2 (3840 × 2560) at 163 ppi
  • 48–120 Hz with AMD FreeSync Premium, 5 ms
  • 350 nits, 95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)
  • USB-C 90W, 2× USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort
  • Coding Mode and Hotkey, 2 × 3 W speakers, 10.1 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 3:2 ratio shows more lines of code and documents
  • 90W USB-C suits larger laptops
  • Sharp 163 ppi image with wide colour
  • Coding modes and hotkey for developers
  • Fully adjustable stand with speakers
Cons
  • 10.1 kg needs a sturdy desk or arm
  • Only one HDMI input is listed
  • 3:2 ratio leaves bars on widescreen video
  • 350 nits is modest for HDR content

Score & Ratings

8.6/10 Excellent
Design
9
Display
8
Color Performance
9
Performance
7
Connectivity
10
Model Information 13
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Model RD280UG
Full Product Name BenQ RD280UG
Model Year 2026
Monitor Type Business / Professional Monitor
Monitor Category Programming / Coding Monitor
Market Position Programming-Focused
Primary Use Software Development & Programming
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 13
Specification Value
Screen Size 28.2 in
Exact Diagonal 716.495 mm / 71.6495 cm / 28.2085 in / 2.3507 ft
Screen Format 3:2
Aspect Ratio 1.5:1 / 3:2
Active Display Width 596.16 mm / 59.616 cm / 23.4709 in / 1.9559 ft
Active Display Height 397.44 mm / 39.744 cm / 15.6472 in / 1.3039 ft
Display Area 89.69 %
Panel Type IPS
Panel Technology IPS
Panel Manufacturer BOE
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / Nano Matte Panel

28.2" Display Size (71.6 cm) 16:10

71.6cm 28.2" 59.6 cm / 23.5" 39.7 cm 15.6"
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 3840 x 2560 pixels
Pixel Density 163 ppi / 64 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.155 mm / 0.0155 cm / 0.0061 in / 0.0005 ft

Resolution at a Glance

3840×2560 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 9.8 MP — 4.7× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 12
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Typical Brightness 350 cd/m²
Peak Brightness 400 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 2000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support
  • HDR10
HDR10 Yes
sRGB Coverage 100 %
DCI-P3 Coverage 95 %
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 7
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 120 Hz
Minimum Response Time 5 ms / 0.0050 s
AMD FreeSync Yes
Motion Blur Reduction Yes
Picture-by-Picture Yes
Picture-in-Picture Yes
Ports & Connectivity 14
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
  • 1
HDMI Version 2.1
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 1.4
USB-C Video Input Yes
DisplayPort Alt Mode Yes
USB-C Data Speed 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W
USB-A Ports
  • 2
USB-B Upstream Yes
KVM Switch Yes
Daisy Chaining Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMIUSB-A2DisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 3 W
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 150 mm / 15 cm / 5.9055 in / 0.4921 ft
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 °
Swivel Adjustment Yes
Left Swivel 15 °
Right Swivel 15 °
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Portrait Mode Yes
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 610.4 mm x 465.2 mm x 233.3 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 610.4 mm x 432.8 mm x 91.5 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 10.1 kg / 22.27 lbs
Weight Without Stand 7.8 kg / 17.2 lbs
Stand Depth 233.3 mm / 23.33 cm / 9.185 in / 0.7654 ft
Power & Operating Conditions 11
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 30 W
Maximum Power Consumption 250 W
Operating Temperature 5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F
Operating Humidity 10 % - 80 %
Operating Altitude 5000 m / 16404.2 ft
Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F
Storage Humidity 5 % - 85 %
Storage Altitude 12192 m / 40000 ft
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 12
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Eye Comfort Mode Yes
Reader Mode Yes
Auto Brightness Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes
Desktop Control Software Yes
Monitor Management Software Yes
Screen Split Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features
  • AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), AMD FreeSync Premium, Brightness Intelligence Gen 2 (B.I. Gen 2), Coding HotKey, Coding Mode, Color Weakness Mode, Daisy Chaining, Display Pilot 2 (Shortcuts / Desktop Partition / Application Mode / Software Dimming / Circadian Mode), Dualview Plus, ePaper, Eye-Care, Eye Reminder, Flicker-free technology, KVM Switch, Low Blue Light Plus, MoonHalo, Night Hours Protection, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Roximity Sensor / Light Sensor
  • Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
  • Other certifications: EyeSafe Certified 2.0
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 7
Specification Value
Energy Star Yes
EPEAT Yes
TCO Certified Yes
TÜV Flicker-Free Yes
TÜV Low Blue Light Yes
TÜV Eye Comfort Yes
VESA DisplayHDR Display / HDR 400
Included Accessories 3
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
USB-C Cable USB Type-C cable
USB Upstream Cable USB Type-B 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.

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