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BenQ SW272Q computer monitor review

BenQ SW272Q. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Wide Quad HD, Display technology: LCD, Response time: 5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

AdobeRGB 90W USB-C Photographer Monitor



The Pursuit of Perfection



Make the Moment Alive with True Colours



Exclusive Screen-to-Print Solution


BenQ Fine-Coated Panel for reflection-free performance results in a simulated-texture screen effect which, in conjunction with Paper Colour Sync software, delivers industry-leading screen-to-print results as the ultimate platform for accurate photo editing and reliable soft proofing.

Fine-Coated Panel for Reflection-free Retouching


Certified with TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications, SW272Q utilizes Fine-Coated anti-reflection panel to eliminate glare and reflection for simulated paper-texture visual experiences on screen under different types of ambient lighting to get perfect results.

The AQCOLOR Advantage


BenQ AQCOLOR technology delivers 'Accurate Reproduction.' This translates to the display of colour precisely as it is intended to appear. Led by a colour expert, the BenQ team took part in the ICC* and ISO** to establish colour-related standards and implementation guidelines. With Delta E ≤ 1.5 and BenQ ICCsync, SW272Q offers out-of-the-box and easy-to-reach colour accuracy. The 16-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) improves colour blending for precise reproduction.
* International Colour Consortium **International Organization of Standardization

Third-Gen Uniformity Technology


Create with confidence. Enjoy consistent colour accuracy and brightness consistency throughout each panel.

Calman Verified, Pantone Validated, and 3rd-Party Video Calibration Software Supported


BenQ PhotoVue monitors are accredited with Calman Verified, Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications. Creative professionals demand colour excellence, and BenQ delivers. Moreover, SW272Q supports world-leading video calibration software, Calman and ColourSpace. Adjust your display's 3D LUT (Lookup Table) for accuracy and consistency at all levels.

The software for Hardware Calibration
Palette Master Ultimate


Tune and maintain the colour performance of your monitors with Palette Master Ultimate software and get the optimal colour consistency in 3 steps.

Your Best Choice for Precise-colour Management



Wide Colour Space Coverage


Whether you're designing web content in sRGB, editing 4K videos in DCI-P3, or retouching photos in Adobe RGB, BenQ SW272Q wide colour coverage showcases your talent, letting your finished work look the way you intended.

Paper Color Sync


Paper Color Sync offers simulated images attuned to the colour settings, printer, and photo paper in use for easy and accurate photo preview before print.

GamutDuo Preview for Adobe RGB, sRGB, and more


Preview the same image in two color gamuts, side-by-side, for comparison in photo editing.

P3 Color Preview for Digital Outputs


Deliver accurate colors to videos with P3 color space for your video projects.

Video Format Support


SW272Q helps pros get the best video results with HDR support and multiple video formats.

Select SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility


BenQ has tested select SDI to HDMI devices as compatible with SW272Q. Videographers can thus connect their SDI devices to the monitor for stable and non-compressed signal transmission and real quality video image.
*Black Magic Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G, Black Magic Micro Converter SDI to HDMI, Black Magic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, AJA Hi5 12G, AJA KONA5

HDR10


Thanks to SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility, SW272Q is also HDR10 compatible, making it perfect to preview the HDR effect of video content during the editing process for best results.

Chroma Sampling Support or Video Format


Combined with the above video format compatibilities, SW272Q supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 sampling in determining monitor fidelity.

Pantone Connect Premium


Go digital with BenQ, the first brand to work with Pantone on a mobile app. As an existing owner or a new purchaser of BenQ professional monitors, you get one year of free Pantone Connect Premium for digitally mobile colour consistency and accuracy.

Hassle-free Work Environment for Efficiency



Expand Your Efficiency


Quick to transfer various data and deliver power.

Hotkey Puck G3


Cordless for unlimited convenience.

Convenient Design


Easy to access OSD, I/O port, and card reader efficiently.

Leatherette Base


Save the workspace for valuable items.

The Pursuit of Perfection Never Ends

BenQ SW272Q computer monitor specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 4.92 kg
Weight (with stand): 8.3 kg
Height (with stand): 591.8 mm
Depth (with stand): 274 mm
Width (with stand): 613.9 mm

Power

AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 160 W
Power consumption (typical): 25 W

Ergonomics

On Screen Display (OSD) languages: Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Swivel angle range: 30 - 30°
Pivot angle: 0 - 90°
Height adjustment: 14 cm
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm

Performance

HDCP version: 2.2

Design

Feet colour: Black
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Ports & Interfaces

Compatible memory cards: MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
DisplayPort version: 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
USB Power Delivery up to: 90 W
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of USB Type-C upstream ports quantity: 1
Number of USB Type-B upstream ports quantity: 1
Number of upstream ports: 2
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B, USB Type-C
USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

Display

Adobe RGB coverage: 99%
sRGB coverage (typical): 100%
Colour gamut: 98%
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour depth: 16 bit
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Pixel density: 109 ppi
Display number of colours: 1.07 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Screen shape: Flat
Backlight type: LED
Display technology: LCD
HD type: Wide Quad HD
Response time: 5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")