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BenQ GW2790TC
BenQ

GW2790TC

Budget work-from-home screen with USB-C laptop charging and surprise gaming chops.

27.0
1080p
144Hz
IPS
$179.99
at Newegg · last refreshed 2d ago
AI summary

This is the desk monitor for someone who works on a small laptop and wants something bigger without spending a lot. The USB-C port charges your laptop while showing the picture, so you get the one-cable convenience of pricier monitors at a friendlier price. It only pushes 20 watts though, which is enough for lightweight laptops but won't keep up with something powerful.

The screen is 27 inches at 1080p, which means text won't be as sharp as a 1440p display — you'll see the fuzziness if you look close, but it's fine for everyday work and watching videos. The surprise here is the 144Hz refresh, which makes scrolling feel smoother and turns this into a decent casual gaming screen when you're done working.

Colors look natural thanks to the IPS panel, and the picture stays consistent even when you're sitting off to the side during a video call.

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 (20W PD)
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
VESA mount100x100

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