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BenQ GW2790Q 27” 2K QHD 100Hz IPS Eye-Care Monitor

Name: BenQ GW2790Q 27” 2K QHD 100Hz IPS Eye-Care Monitor, HDMI, DisplayPort, 2560×1440, Ultra Slim Bezel, Eyesafe, VESA MediaSync, Brightness Intelligence
Brand: BenQ
SKU: B0DF491FRC

Bottom line: The BenQ GW2790Q 27” 2K QHD 100Hz IPS Eye-Care Monitor: 1440p QHD (2560x1440) on 27 inches for sharper text than a 1080p panel; main trade-off: 100Hz falls short of the 144Hz-plus refresh competitive gamers look for.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-09-27

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 1440p QHD (2560x1440) on 27 inches for sharper text than a 1080p panel
✓ 100Hz refresh smooths scrolling and desktop motion over standard 60Hz
✓ IPS panel holds color when viewed off-angle in shared or dual-screen setups
✓ Eyesafe certified with Low Blue Light Plus and B.I. Gen2 auto-brightness
✓ Input Hotkey swaps between HDMI and DisplayPort sources in one click

Cons

✗ 100Hz falls short of the 144Hz-plus refresh competitive gamers look for
✗ No USB-C input, so laptop users need a separate power cable
✗ Ultra-slim bezel styling but no built-in USB hub for peripherals
✗ Coding Mode and ePaper Mode are niche extras most buyers will not use

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored BenQ GW2790Q 27” 2K QHD 100Hz IPS Eye-Care Monitor, HDMI… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the gaming monitors category. BenQ's gaming monitors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

100Hz REFRESH RATE: reacts more quickly to changes, resulting in a smoother user experience
COLOR MODES: With Coding Mode and ePaper Mode, ensuring effortless readability and long reading sessions eye comfort
INPUT HOTKEY: 27 Inch IPS 2K QHD Computer Monitor featuring an Input Hotkey for seamless device switching between work and play with a single click
LOW BLUE LIGHT PLUS: filters out the shorter, higher energy blue-violet radiation harmful to the eyes while maintaining vivid color quality
BRIGHTNESS INTELLIGENCE TECH: auto adjusts brightness based on content and ambient light conditions while B.I.Gen2 allows customizable flexibility

Full Specifications

Brand	BenQ
Color	Black
Shape	Rectangular
Voltage	240 volts
Brightness	250 nits
Model Name	GW2790Q
Resolution	QHD Wide 1440p
Unit Count	1 Count
COLOR MODES	With Coding Mode and ePaper Mode, ensuring effortless readability and long reading sessions eye comfort
Pixel Pitch	0.24
Screen Size	27 inches
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Display Type	IPS
INPUT HOTKEY	27 Inch IPS 2K QHD Computer Monitor featuring an Input Hotkey for seamless device switching between work and play with a single click
Model Number	GW2790Q
Refresh Rate	100 hertz
Adaptive Sync	G-Sync Compatible
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Response Time	4 milliseconds
Screen Finish	Matte
Full listing title	BenQ GW2790Q 27” 2K QHD 100Hz IPS Eye-Care Monitor, HDMI, DisplayPort, 2560×1440, Ultra Slim Bezel, Eyesafe, VESA MediaSync, Brightness Intelligence Tech., B. I. Gen2, Low Blue Light Plus \| HDMI, DisplayPort, 27', 2560x1440, Ultra Slim Bezel, Eyesafe, VESA MediaSync, Brightness Intelligence Tech, B. I. Gen2

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BenQ GW2790Q 27” 2K QHD 100Hz IPS Eye-Care Monitor, HDMI, DisplayPort, 2560×1440, Ultra Slim Bezel, Eyesafe, VESA MediaSync, Brightness Intelligence Tech., B. I. Gen2, Low Blue Light Plus | HDMI, DisplayPort, 27', 2560x1440, Ultra Slim Bezel, Eyesafe, VESA MediaSync, Brightness Intelligence Tech, B. I. Gen2 is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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