BenQ EX270QM

BenQ EX270QM Review & Specifications

EX270QM by BenQ is a 27.00″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels (1.778:1, 16:9 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth, displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 98.00% DCI-P3 . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, and can reach up to 600 nits peak, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1. It has a pixel density of 108 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 88.77% 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 DisplayHDR 600, HDR10. Typical power consumption is 28.00 W, with a maximum of 98.00 W.

General Work Usage

The BenQ EX270QM delivers a modest 69.7% 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 high resolution of 2560×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. The pixel density of 108 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, and peaks up to 600 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.

The BenQ EX270QM has color space coverage of: 98.00% DCI-P3 , which gives this monitor exceptional color gamut coverage, making it a top-tier choice for professionals working in color-sensitive applications such as photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom), video grading, or design production. Colors appear rich, consistent, and accurate across supported spaces. Combined with 8-bit + FRC support, the monitor achieves visually smooth color transitions, suitable for semi-professional or enthusiast-level work. While not native 10-bit, FRC allows for near-10-bit results in most scenarios.

The work performance-per-price score of 37.5% 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 EX270QM earns a solid 77.9% 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. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. 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 29.3% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 77.9% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

With a performance-per-price score of just 38.3%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. Its decent quality rating of 71.2 pts gives it a reasonable edge for specific use cases — but better-priced alternatives may exist.