BenQ EW2880U 28" 4K Monitor (2021)

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Product Overview

BenQ EW2880U is a premium 28-inch 4K monitor in BenQ's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel and supports USB-C connectivity.
In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons

    Price Comparison

    Specifications

    Connectivity

    Ports
    1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 60W; DP Alt Mode), 2x HDMI 2.0

    Construction

    Adjustment | Height
    100 mm / 3.937 in
    Adjustment | Pivot
    N/A
    Adjustment | Swivel
    -15° ~ 15°
    Adjustment | Tilt
    -5° ~ 15°
    Camera
    No
    Colors
    Black
    Speakers
    2x 3W
    VESA Mount
    100 x 100 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels
    85.3% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth
    3.19 in / 81 mm w/o stand, 10.91 in / 277 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height
    15.35 in / 390 mm w/o stand, 16.57 in / 421 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width
    25.08 in / 637 mm
    Weight
    5.29 kg / 12 lbs w/o stand , 7.9 kg / 17 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio
    16:9
    Brightness
    300 nits
    Contrast Ratio
    1000:1 (static)
    Display Backlight
    W-LED
    Display Color Depth
    10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal
    28" (27.91 in / 709 mm)
    Display Type
    IPS
    Gamut
    90% DCI-P3
    Pixel Density
    157 ppi
    Pixel Pitch
    0.162 mm
    Refresh Rate
    60 Hz
    Resolution
    4K (3840x2160)
    Response Time
    5 ms (min)
    Viewing Angle
    178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR
    HDR10
    Licenses
    TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
    Variable Framerate
    AMD FreeSync
    Video
    Brightness Intelligence Plus (B.I.+), Color Weakness Mode, Eye Reminder, HDRi, Flicker-free technology, ePaper Mode, AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), Low Blue Light, Super Resolution

    Performance

    Power Consumption
    35 W (average) / 130 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)

    Production

    Accessory
    HDMI cable, Remote control
    Debut
    2021

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