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BenQ SW270C

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User ratings:
49
3.8 out of 5
49 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • Color is absolutely dazzling
  • subtle but important improvements
  • build quality is excellent

Cons

  • absurdly expensive LaCie monitor
  • The backlight is limited to 300 cd/m2
  • slight variance in color temperature

Key specs

  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 5 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 16

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BenQ SW270C - Pros & Cons

BenQ SW270C

Pros

  • Color is absolutely dazzling
  • subtle but important improvements
  • build quality is excellent
  • greater accuracy and smoother gradations
  • sturdily built monitor with a minimalistic aesthetic
  • the representation of color and detail is just awesome
  • The monitor is looking silky smooth
  • BenQ monitors are very friendly
  • superb gamut
  • s solid and sturdy and will stand the test of time
  • The Gigabyte performs better for the most part

Cons

  • absurdly expensive LaCie monitor
  • The backlight is limited to 300 cd/m2
  • slight variance in color temperature
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  • The stand s mechanism doesn t squeak or feel rough
  • BenQ did not provide an official rating for the NTSC color space
  • often prohibitively expensive
  • The bezels surrounding the display are quite thin
  • monitor covers only 88% of the P3 color space
  • not highly destructive retouching
  • it s just annoying as heck

BenQ SW270C - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
10.6 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

BenQ - Video Reviews (9)

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BenQ SW270C - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.91 in
Height (without stand)14.52 in
Height with stand24.07 in
Depth (with stand)2.47 in
Depth (without stand)2.47 in
Width (with stand)24.17 in
Weight0.37 oz
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Image properties
Supported graphics resolutions2560 x 1440
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD typeWide Quad HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Dynamic contrast ratio20000000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED
Panel typeIPS
Response time5.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
HDRyes
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Built-in camerano
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Connectivity
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
DisplayPort version1.4
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Features
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Cable lock slotno
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Power
Energy efficiency classG
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)36.1 W

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BenQ SW270C BenQ - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Based on 9 reviews
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BenQ SW270C Monitor Review: BenQ SW270C 27 Inch Monitor for Photographers
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The Phoblographer
Published: 17.02.2020
Monitor Review: BenQ SW270C 27 Inch Monitor for Photographers

The BenQ SW270C Photo Editing Monitor is an affordable option that combines accurate color reproduction and large screen real estate.

BenQ SW270C BenQ SW270C Photographer Monitor review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 26.08.2019
BenQ SW270C Photographer Monitor review - The Gadgeteer

The BenQ SW270C Monitor is a 27-inch Photographer Monitor with, 2K Adobe RGB, Uniformity Technology for Screen-Wide Color Accuracy, 99% Adobe RGB Color Space

BenQ SW270C BenQ SW270C review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 07.05.2020
BenQ SW270C review
4.0

BenQ SW270C 27-inch 2K photo monitor offers new uniformity technology, USB-C convenience and hardware calibration

BenQ SW270C BenQ SW270C review: 27-inch 2K monitor with a feature set geared for photographers
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Windows Central
Published: 07.11.2019
BenQ SW270C review: 27-inch 2K monitor with a feature set geared for photographers
4.5

If 4K is too expensive or overkill for your needs, the 2K BenQ SW270C should make a great choice for photographers.

BenQ SW270C Review: BenQ SW270C AdobeRGB Photography Monitor - Light And Matter
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Light And Matter
Published: 16.12.2019
Review: BenQ SW270C AdobeRGB Photography Monitor - Light And Matter
4.3

About a year and a half ago, I reviewed the BenQ SW2700PT monitor and found it to be excellent, but BenQ has recently released the SW270C as a replacement for that model, so I thought I’d better check it out. There wasn’t a lot of room for improvement in the SW2700PT, which is good, because not much has changed. These are the main improvements cited by BenQ: BenQ Uniformity Technology (color uniformity across the screen) Improved quick-control puck with rotary […]

BenQ SW270C Review: BenQ SW270C photographer monitor - take your editing to the next level
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KnowTechie
Published: 20.04.2020
Review: BenQ SW270C photographer monitor - take your editing to the next level
4.7

If you're a photographer trying to up your editing game -without the higher cost of 4K panels - this is the monitor you want.

BenQ SW270C BenQ's SW270C monitor is a 27" 16:9 HDR IPS display with 99% Adobe RGB coverage for $799
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DPReview
Published: 12.07.2019
BenQ's SW270C monitor is a 27" 16:9 HDR IPS display with 99% Adobe RGB coverage for $799

The monitor features BenQ's new Color Uniformity Technology and an updated Hotkey Puck for easier setting changes on the fly.

BenQ SW270C BenQ EX2780Q Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 19.02.2020
BenQ EX2780Q Review
4.0

The BenQ EX2780Q is an impressive gaming monitor that delivers a smooth gaming experience thanks to its high refresh rate, low response time, and FreeSync suppor...

BenQ SW270C Review: BenQ SW270C 27" Photographer Monitor by Kenny McMillan - ProVideo Coalition
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ProVideo Coalition
Published: 13.08.2019
Review: BenQ SW270C 27" Photographer Monitor by Kenny McMillan - ProVideo Coalition

The BenQ SW270C is a color-accurate monitor aimed at photographers and web-based filmmakers (sRGB types). BenQ sent me it to review, so here’s that with some extra colorist stuff thrown in. In my quest for color accuracy, I’ve updated parts of my rig pretty regularly, and since I don’t quite have the cash for a [...]<p><a class="btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link" href="https://www.provideocoalition.com/review-benq-sw270c/">Read More...<span class="screen-reader-text"> from Review: BenQ SW270C 27″ Photographer Monitor</span></a></p>

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