Devoted to meet the latest professional color standard, BenQ has developed AQCOLOR technology to uphold the concept: “Accurate Reproduction". BenQ has invited color experts to lead the team, and also actively participated in ICC (International Color Consortium) and ISO (International Standard Organization) to establish color-related standards and implementation in order to provide consistent and accurate colors.
Industry Color Standards for Accurate Color PerformancePhotographers work with great demand on color accuracy. BenQ SW270C photographer monitor achieved industry color standard to deliver truer and accurate colors so as to relive the moment.
Enrich Your Palette with 99% Adobe RGBSee the true colors of the nature! BenQ SW270C meets the high color standards by covering 99% of Adobe RGB, 100% of sRGB/Rec.709, and 97% of DCI-P3/Display P3, resulting in a more realistic color representation for outdoor and nature photography.
Color Precision to Reproduce Original ImagesThe 16 bit look up table (LUT) improves RGB color blending accuracy, resulting in impeccable color reproduction and Delta E ≤ 2 in AdobeRGB and sRGB color space renders the truest and most representative view of the original image.
10 bit Color Depth for Smooth Color GradationsSW270C guarantees the silkiest and smoothest color gradations with 10-bit panel from a 16-bit look-up-table (LUT) by gamma correction, which shows more than one billion colors for natural color transitions and subtle shading.
Color Consistency Presented in Every DetailSurpassing industry color standards, BenQ has dedicated itself to evolving and developing its technologies to achieve higher level of color accuracy in every detail.
Uniformity TechnologyAchieved via delicate processes utilizing high precision apparatus to meticulously fine-tune the color and the brightness at hundreds of sub-regions on the entire screen, BenQ Uniformity Technology offers screen-wide precise color from corner to corner for perfectly authentic and consistent viewing experiences.
Consistent Color, Convenient Monitor UsageIn every production line, BenQ has utilized a well prepared instrument to ensure that monitors from different production lines will display color at same precise level. Photographers will perceive the consistent color when working on dual monitors.
Hardware Calibration Produces
Consistent Image QualityHardware calibration allows you to adjust the monitor's internal image processing chip without changing the graphics card output data, keeping displayed images consistent with the original content without being affected by graphic card setting.
Palette Master Element Calibration SoftwareWith the use of Palette Master Element and a calibrator, you can customize the color setting or maintain the color performance of the monitor at its most optimal state.
* Supported Platforms: Win7 or above, Mac OS 10.6.8 or above * Supported Calibrators: X-Rite i1 Display Pro / i1 Pro / i1 Pro 2 /i1 Studio & Datacolor Spyder 4 / Spyder 5
Professionally Factory Calibrated to Promise Out-of-Box Color AccuracyBenQ’s SW270C monitor offers the out-of-box color accuracy that guarantees users can enjoy the most trustworthy color performance.
Display Every Splendid Scene with DetailsMore and more photographers are using digital cameras to capture the moment and to preserve any remarkable episode in life. BenQ SW270C adopts HDR and supports various video formats to replay your vivid times dynamically.
HDR Brings you the Most Dynamic FootagesSW270C is equipped with HDR10 technology so that videographers can preview the HDR effect of the video content during the editing process, ensuring desirable outcomes for their final works.
Video Format Supports Present the Real ContentSW270C supports 24P/25P film content to be displayed at native cadence without pulldown which can distort playback of the source video.
Intuitive Designs for Work EfficiencyPhotographers would be free from repetitive actions for photo retouching and video editing. BenQ offers customizable designs to boost the work efficiency.
USB-C portThe latest USB-Cᵀᴹ port provides high-speed Video/Audio/Data transmission and power delivery with one single cable.
*The transmission rate of USB-C™ can vary. *USB-C is compatible with Thunderbolt 3. *Please make sure your laptop’s USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt mode. * Please make sure the purchased cable is certified by USB-IF and is full-featured with power delivery and video / audio / data transfer functions.
Shading hoodA specially designed detachable shading hood can effectively reduce the monitor’s screen glare from ambient lighting for superb color accuracy.
Advanced Black & White ModeColor photos are displayed in enhanced black and white film effect. Choose from three different black and white presets to preview your photos before actual adjustment.
GamutDuo ModePhoto preview is enabled to present the same image in two color gamut side by side for added comparison.
Hotkey Puck G2Preferred color modes and features are designated as quick access to widely used settings.
BenQ SW270C. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LED, Response time: 5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Grey
Display |
Display diagonal | 68.6 cm (27") |
Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Display technology | LED |
Touchscreen | N |
HD type | Quad HD |
Panel type | IPS |
Backlight type | LED |
Display brightness (typical) | 300 cd/m² |
Response time | 5 ms |
Screen shape | Flat |
Supported graphics resolutions | 2560 x 1440 |
Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
Contrast ratio (dynamic) | 20000000:1 |
Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Viewing angle, horizontal | 178° |
Viewing angle, vertical | 178° |
Display number of colours | 1.073 billion colours |
Pixel pitch | 0.2331 x 0.2331 mm |
Pixel density | 109 ppi |
Viewable size, horizontal | 59.7 cm |
Viewable size, vertical | 33.6 cm |
Digital horizontal frequency | 27 - 140 kHz |
Digital vertical frequency | 24 - 76 Hz |
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Y |
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10) |
RGB colour space | sRGB |
sRGB coverage (typical) | 100% |
3D | N |
Performance |
NVIDIA G-SYNC | N |
AMD FreeSync | N |
Multimedia |
Built-in speaker(s) | N |
Built-in camera | N |
Design |
Market positioning | Graphics design |
Product colour | Grey |
Feet colour | Grey |
Ports & interfaces |
Built-in USB hub | Y |
USB hub version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
USB upstream port type | USB Type-B |
Number of upstream ports | 1 |
USB Type-C downstream ports quantity | 1 |
DVI port | N |
HDMI | Y |
HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
HDMI version | 2.0 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
Audio input | N |
Headphone out | Y |
Headphone outputs | 1 |
HDCP | Y |
HDCP version | 2.2 |
AC (power) in | Y |
Card reader integrated | Y |
Compatible memory cards | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Ergonomics |
VESA mounting | Y |
Panel mounting interface | 100 x 100 mm |
Cable lock slot | N |
Height adjustment | Y |
Height adjustment | 15 cm |
Pivot | Y |
Pivot angle | 0 - 90° |
Swivelling | Y |
Swivel angle range | -45 - 45° |
Tilt angle range | -5 - 20° |
Picture-in-Picture | Y |
On Screen Display (OSD) | Y |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages | Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish |
Number of OSD languages | 18 |
Tilt adjustment | Y |
Power |
Energy efficiency class (SDR) | G |
Energy efficiency class (HDR) | G |
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours | 41 kWh |
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours | 52 kWh |
Power consumption (typical) | 36.1 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.5 W |
AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
Operational conditions |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Packaging content |
Cables included | AC, DisplayPort, USB |
Quick start guide | Y |
Power cable length | 1.8 m |
Weight & dimensions |
Weight (with stand) | 10.6 kg |
Width (without stand) | 613.8 mm |
Depth (without stand) | 62.6 mm |
Height (without stand) | 368.9 mm |
Weight (without stand) | 6.5 kg |
Packaging data |
Package weight | 18.4 kg |
Other features |
On/off switch | Y |
Picture-by-Picture (PbP) | Y |