BenQ SW272Q
- Monitors
- 27″
- QHD
- LCD / LED
Uses 11% more energy than the average for 27-inch monitors on Wattabill (3150 models).
Running cost at a glance
- €15.79 per year
- €158 over 10 years
- 54.5 kWh per year
- 11 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
Models on the market with the same screen size and resolution as the BenQ SW272Q that use at least 5% less energy.
About this model
Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.
AdobeRGB 90W USB-C Photographer Monitor
The Pursuit of Perfection
Make the Moment Alive with True Colours
Exclusive Screen-to-Print Solution
BenQ Fine-Coated Panel for reflection-free performance results in a simulated-texture screen effect which, in conjunction with Paper Colour Sync software, delivers industry-leading screen-to-print results as the ultimate platform for accurate photo editing and reliable soft proofing.
Fine-Coated Panel for Reflection-free Retouching
Certified with TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications, SW272Q utilizes Fine-Coated anti-reflection panel to eliminate glare and reflection for simulated paper-texture visual experiences on screen under different types of ambient lighting to get perfect results.
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The AQCOLOR Advantage
BenQ AQCOLOR technology delivers 'Accurate Reproduction.' This translates to the display of colour precisely as it is intended to appear. Led by a colour expert, the BenQ team took part in the ICC* and ISO** to establish colour-related standards and implementation guidelines. With Delta E ≤ 1.5 and BenQ ICCsync, SW272Q offers out-of-the-box and easy-to-reach colour accuracy. The 16-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) improves colour blending for precise reproduction.
* International Colour Consortium **International Organization of Standardization
Third-Gen Uniformity Technology
Create with confidence. Enjoy consistent colour accuracy and brightness consistency throughout each panel.
Calman Verified, Pantone Validated, and 3rd-Party Video Calibration Software Supported
BenQ PhotoVue monitors are accredited with Calman Verified, Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications. Creative professionals demand colour excellence, and BenQ delivers. Moreover, SW272Q supports world-leading video calibration software, Calman and ColourSpace. Adjust your display's 3D LUT (Lookup Table) for accuracy and consistency at all levels.
The software for Hardware CalibrationPalette Master Ultimate
Tune and maintain the colour performance of your monitors with Palette Master Ultimate software and get the optimal colour consistency in 3 steps.
Your Best Choice for Precise-colour Management
Wide Colour Space Coverage
Whether you're designing web content in sRGB, editing 4K videos in DCI-P3, or retouching photos in Adobe RGB, BenQ SW272Q wide colour coverage showcases your talent, letting your finished work look the way you intended.
Paper Color Sync
Paper Color Sync offers simulated images attuned to the colour settings, printer, and photo paper in use for easy and accurate photo preview before print.
GamutDuo Preview for Adobe RGB, sRGB, and more
Preview the same image in two color gamuts, side-by-side, for comparison in photo editing.
P3 Color Preview for Digital Outputs
Deliver accurate colors to videos with P3 color space for your video projects.
Video Format Support
SW272Q helps pros get the best video results with HDR support and multiple video formats.
Select SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility
BenQ has tested select SDI to HDMI devices as compatible with SW272Q. Videographers can thus connect their SDI devices to the monitor for stable and non-compressed signal transmission and real quality video image.
*Black Magic Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G, Black Magic Micro Converter SDI to HDMI, Black Magic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, AJA Hi5 12G, AJA KONA5
HDR10
Thanks to SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility, SW272Q is also HDR10 compatible, making it perfect to preview the HDR effect of video content during the editing process for best results.
Chroma Sampling Support or Video Format
Combined with the above video format compatibilities, SW272Q supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 sampling in determining monitor fidelity.
Pantone Connect Premium
Go digital with BenQ, the first brand to work with Pantone on a mobile app. As an existing owner or a new purchaser of BenQ professional monitors, you get one year of free Pantone Connect Premium for digitally mobile colour consistency and accuracy.
Hassle-free Work Environment for Efficiency
Expand Your Efficiency
Quick to transfer various data and deliver power.
Hotkey Puck G3
Cordless for unlimited convenience.
Convenient Design
Easy to access OSD, I/O port, and card reader efficiently.
Leatherette Base
Save the workspace for valuable items.
The Pursuit of Perfection Never Ends
Specifications
| Brand | BenQ |
|---|---|
| Model | SW272Q |
| Energy class | F |
| Screen size | 27″ (68.5 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 24.9 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 35.4 W |
| Standby | 0.4 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| 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 | May 31, 2023 |
| EPREL registration number | 1435113 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.