BenQ presents two new 4K HDR monitors – the EW3270U and SW271 monitors. The BenQ EW3270U is a 32-inch 4K resolution monitor with High Dynamic Range (HDR) support and packs a VA type panel. The BenQ SW271 is a 27-inch 4K UHD resolution monitor with High Dynamic Range (HDR) support and packs an IPS panel that’s marketed as a professional monitor ideal for content creators with its 99% Adobe RGB colour accuracy.
BenQ EW3270U
The EW3270U delivers dazzling brightness with superb contrast for deep blacks and wide colour range with its High Dynamic Range support along with Brightness Intelligence Plus Technology. It also features 300% higher contrast than normal display panels at 3000:1 native contrast that adds to the stunning colour depth and details even to dark images. The BenQ EW3270U covers 100% of Rec. 709 and 95% of DCI-P3 standards to ensure HDTV and Digital Cinema accuracy to match your defined authentic colours.
BenQ EW3270U Specifications
Screen Size: 31.5 inches
Maximum Resolution: 3840x2160
Panel Type: VA Type
Backlight Technology: LED backlight
Brightness: 300
Native Contrast(typ.): 3000:1
Viewing Angle (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10): 178/178
Response Time: 4ms
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Colours: 1.07 billion colours
Colour Gamut: 95% DCI-P3
Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 140
DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) (typ.): 20M:1
Colour Bit: 10 bit
Screen Size: 31.5 inches
Maximum Resolution: 3840x2160
Panel Type: VA Type
Backlight Technology: LED backlight
Brightness: 300
Native Contrast(typ.): 3000:1
Viewing Angle (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10): 178/178
Response Time: 4ms
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Colours: 1.07 billion colours
Colour Gamut: 95% DCI-P3
Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 140
DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) (typ.): 20M:1
Colour Bit: 10 bit
BenQ SW271
The SW271 features outstanding colour accuracy with the BenQ AQCOLOR technology that delivers 99% Adobe RGB colour space accuracy. The SW271 also feature true 10-bit colour display producing the smoothest colour gradations. Aside from High Dynamic Range (HDR) support, the SW271 packs its own hardware calibration. Using the calibrator and Palette Master Element, users can do on-the-fly calibration without changing the graphics card output data. The BenQ SW271 also packs the latest USB-C port that transmits video and data in one data cable.
The BenQ SW271 professional 4K HDR monitor also features the GamutDuo which enables you to view content simultaneously in different colour spaces side-by-side for comparison. Switch to PIP/PBP mode to enable GamutDuo. The SW271 sports the Hotkey Puck to switch between Adobe RGB, sRGB, and Black & White modes effortlessly. Lastly, the monitor comes with a shading hood that helps content creators’ focus and reduce glaring from ambient lighting.
BenQ SW271 Specifications
Screen Size: 27
Maximum Resolution: 3840x2160
Panel Type: IPS
Backlight Technology: LED backlight
Brightness: 350
Native Contrast(typ.): 1000:1
Viewing Angle (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10): 178/178
Response Time: 5 ms (GtG)
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Colours: 1.07 billion colours
Colour Gamut: 99% AdobeRGB, 100% sRGB
Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 163
DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) (typ.): 20M:1
Colour Bit: 10bits
Screen Size: 27
Maximum Resolution: 3840x2160
Panel Type: IPS
Backlight Technology: LED backlight
Brightness: 350
Native Contrast(typ.): 1000:1
Viewing Angle (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10): 178/178
Response Time: 5 ms (GtG)
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Colours: 1.07 billion colours
Colour Gamut: 99% AdobeRGB, 100% sRGB
Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 163
DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) (typ.): 20M:1
Colour Bit: 10bits
Pricing and Availability
The BenQ EW3270U 4K HDR monitor has a retail price of $699.00 (£493) and the BenQ SW271 4K HDR monitor comes in at $1,099.00 (£775). Both monitors will be available by the end of March in the North American region, worldwide availability to follow.
Product Links
BenQ EW3270U
BenQ SW271