BenQ EX270M

BenQ EX270M Review & Specifications

EX270M by BenQ is a 27.00″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (1.778:1, 16:9 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 99.00% sRGB . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1. It has a pixel density of 81 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 86.21% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte (3H) screen coating. Built-in 2 x 2 W (watts) speakers are included. HDR capabilities include support for HDR10. Typical power consumption is 22.00 W, with a maximum of 70.00 W.

General Work Usage

The BenQ EX270M delivers a modest 55.1% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s resolution of 1920×1080 offers a more modest workspace, potentially limiting multitasking or spreadsheet-heavy workflows. A lower pixel density of 81 ppi can lead to visible pixelation, reducing visual comfort for reading and detailed work, especially on larger screens. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.

The BenQ EX270M has color space coverage of: 99.00% sRGB , which gives this monitor moderate color gamut coverage, acceptable for general media consumption, light image editing, or office tasks involving visuals. However, it may not display colors as accurately or vibrantly as wide-gamut monitors. The combination of standard 8-bit panel and average gamut coverage means this display is best used for basic content rather than any precision visual work.

The work performance-per-price score of 44.2% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. Given both the modest work suitability score and weak value proposition, there are likely better alternatives in the same price class.

Gaming and Media Usage

The BenQ EX270M earns a solid 73.4% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. With a resolution of 1920×1080, this monitor offers standard image quality. While less visually sharp than higher-res options, it allows for higher frame rates and reduced GPU load — often preferred in competitive or budget-conscious gaming setups. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 240 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, but the slow response time may introduce noticeable ghosting or motion blur in competitive scenarios.

The monitor provides very good ergonomic support, enabling users to adjust it for improved comfort during extended gaming, viewing, or daily activities, and includes basic connectivity options, suitable for casual or single-device setups.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 41.2% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 73.4% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

The BenQ EX270M falls into the mid-value range, with a performance-per-price score of 46.1%. Its average build quality (57.4 pts) may limit its appeal compared to other similarly priced options, though the value score remains competitive.