BenQ GL2780 27" Black
The 1ms response time and 75Hz refresh rate on its TN panel provide clear motion for fast-paced gaming without ghosting. BenQ’s Eye-Care technology with flicker-free backlight and low blue light modes adds comfort for extended use, a practical feature at this price point. This monitor is best for budget-conscious gamers who prioritize speed over color accuracy and wide viewing angles.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel TN
Refresh 75 Hz
response time ms 1
33 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average display (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 35 |
| Weight | 5.7 kg / 12.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GL2780 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | MSI MAG 321CUPDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | TN | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 75 | 180 | 120 | 240 | 280 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR | HDR400 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GL2780 27" | 42.2 | 43.9 | 13.9 | 19.8 | 47.7 | 65.1 | 43.9 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG Compare | 93.2 | 68.1 | 99.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 94.5 | 81.4 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 71.8 | 76.6 | 88.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 44.2 | 87.7 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 90.3 | 54.7 | 70.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 93.6 | 91.1 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 75.5 | 81.3 | 70.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 89.6 | 96.9 |
| MSI MAG 321CUPDF Compare | 91.7 | 49.9 | 84.4 | 95.8 | 67.2 | 90.9 | 81.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Memory Express 1 offer From CA$110
Price History
New Open Box / Refurbished
Usage Scores
- Overall33.4
- Gaming33.7
- Office31
- Creative31.1
- Portable6
- Professional31.8
- Entertainment26.6
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