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BenQ GW2790C
BenQ

GW2790C

Budget-friendly 27-inch with USB-C for basic work and casual gaming.

27.0
1080p
144Hz
IPS
$147.33
at Newegg · last refreshed 6d ago
AI summary

This is the monitor you get when you want something bigger than a laptop screen without spending much. It's 27 inches but runs at 1080p resolution, which means the picture isn't as sharp as smaller screens at the same resolution — text has visible fuzz around the edges if you look close. Fine for watching videos or casual gaming, less ideal if you're reading documents all day.

The USB-C port is the useful bit here. Plug your laptop in with one cable and you get picture plus some power back to the laptop — not a full charge like the fancy work monitors, but enough to keep the battery from draining during meetings. The 144Hz refresh (how smooth motion looks) is overkill for office work but makes lighter games feel smoother than a basic 60Hz screen.

Colors are decent out of the box — typical IPS panel that's bright enough for a lit room. No HDR label to confuse anyone, just a straightforward display.

Spec sheet

Display

Size27.0″
Resolution1920 × 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelIPS
CurvatureFlat

Performance

Refresh rate144 Hz
Response time5 ms
HDRNo HDR

Connectivity

Ports
4 connectors
HDMI
  • 2× HDMI 1.4
USB-C
  • 1× USB-C
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
VESA mount100x100

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