BenQ EW2880U
- Monitors
- 28″
- 4K
- LCD / LED
Uses about as much energy as the average for 28-inch monitors on Wattabill (85 models).
Running cost at a glance
- €17.00 per year
- €170 over 10 years
- 58.7 kWh per year
- 12 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
Your country and usage
- Electricity at €0.2896 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2025-S2).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
We assume prices stay the same over the years.
Electricity prices in all EU countries
Same size and resolution, cheaper to run
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About this model
Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.
Throw a One-Person Party
When you’re in your own space, you get to party your way. Set the scene, choose your entertainment, and get ready to rock your world.
Get Ahead of the Game
With a wider view and immersive sound, there’s no more guessing. You’re fully equipped to see what’s coming at you in every adventure.
Go to the Movies.From the Comfort of Home.
Don’t compromise. Cinema sound and vision, with all the comforts of home. Get cozy and enjoy your movie night just how you’d like to.
Boost Your Binge-Watching
Thanks to a full, unencumbered view you can laugh, cry and binge-watch to your heart’s content, all without overtiring your eyes. Just one more episode…
Read more
Cinema HDRi: refines color, brightness, and clarity for stellar visual performance refines color, brightness, and clarity for stellar visual performance
Game HDRi: subtle color and brightness gradations reveal invisible details subtle color and brightness gradations reveal invisible details
4K UHD: delivers sharp and immersive images with detail and clarity
AMD FreeSyns: game freely with a tear-free and low-latency experience
DCI-P3 90%: offers vivid colors to deliver cinematic-quality visuals
Racing mode: take an exciting ride with a wider field of view and clear images take an exciting ride with a wider field of view and clear images
Night Mode: gives lowered voices more clarity for quiet viewing at night
3W Stereo: conveys resounding stereo sound with clear details
Plug in and Start My Day
It’s simple. Set ergonomic height and tilt settings to your ideal levels. Connect all your peripherals through varied hubs, including the latest single-cable USB-C™ with power delivery. Then, select your content and settle in for a great time!
Premium Audio. Zero Clutter.
Integrated sound systems bring truly expansive sound to your movies, binge-watching and gaming. Take your audiovisual enjoyment to the next level with instant audio excellence without cable messes.
Keep Your Eyes Happy
Whether you’re binge-watching or working from home, built-in eye care helps keep your eyes comfortable and fresh.
TÜV Rheinland Certification
Global safety authority TÜV Rheinland certifies EW2880U Flicker-Free, and Low Blue Light as truly friendly to the human eye.
Brightness Intelligence Plus
With a monitor that adapts to its surroundings, you can work comfortably in a sunny room or watch movies with the lights down low – always with perfectly balanced brightness and color temperature.
Low Blue Light
Filters damaging blue light to diminish eye fatigue and irritation for enhanced viewing comfort.
ePaper Mode
A simulated e-book effect with clear black and white reading layout makes a better reading experience.
Flicker-free™
Eliminates flickering at all brightness levels to reduce eye strain, headaches, and decreased productivity.
Color Weakness Mode
Red and green filters on the monitor help individuals with color perception deficiency distinguish colors more easily.
Specifications
| Brand | BenQ |
|---|---|
| Model | EW2880U |
| Energy class | F |
| Screen size | 28″ (70.9 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 26.8 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 36.9 W |
| Standby | 0.4 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Guaranteed support | 7 years |
| Software updates | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 7 years |
| On the market since | September 6, 2021 |
| EPREL registration number | 774487 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.