BenQ PhotoVue Monitors SW272U│27-inch 4K AdobeRGB 90W USB-C Photographer Monitor
Fine-coating panel with TUZ-Certification
Certified with TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications, SW272U utilizes fine-coating 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.
The AQCOLOR Advantage
BenQ AQCOLOR technology delivers 'Accurate Reproduction.' This translates to the display of color precisely as it is intended to appear. Led by a color expert, the BenQ team took part in the ICC* and ISO** to establish color-related standards and implementation guidelines. Covering 99% Adobe RGB, P3 and 100% sRGB color spaces, with Delta E ≤ 1.5 and BenQ ICCsync, SW272U offers out-of-the-box and easy-to-reach color accuracy. The 16-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) improves color blending for precise reproduction.
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 color excellence, and BenQ delivers. Moreover, SW272U 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 Calibration - Palette Master Ultimate
Tune and maintain the color performance of your monitors with Palette Master Ultimate software and get the optimal color consistency in 3 steps.
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
SW272U 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 SW272U. 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 and HLG
Thanks to SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility, SW272U is also HDR10- and HLG-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, SW272U supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 sampling in determining monitor fidelity.
Delicately Connect Hooded Monitors
No need to choose between multi-unhooded monitors and one hooded screen. Get the best of both worlds with the optional BenQ HB27 shading hood bridge. The bridge offers a simple solution that connects two or more monitors. Photographers can retouch and edit works on a multi-monitor setup with shading hoods on, and get more out of professionally-calibrated, less glare and less reflection.
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 color consistency and accuracy.
The AQCOLOR Advantage
BenQ AQCOLOR technology delivers 'Accurate Reproduction.' This translates to the display of color precisely as it is intended to appear. Led by a color expert, the BenQ team took part in the ICC* and ISO** to establish color-related standards and implementation guidelines. With Delta E ≤ 1.5 and BenQ ICCsync, SW272Q offers out-of-the-box and easy-to-reach color accuracy. The 16-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) improves color blending for precise reproduction.
10-bit Colour Display
Enjoy the smoothest colour gradations on a 10-bit display which shows more than one billion colours.
99% Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB colour space offers a greater range of colour reproduction for shades of blue and green, resulting in a more realistic colour representation for outdoor and nature photography.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) and HGL
High Dynamic Range (HDR) increases the overall dynamic range between black and white so the resulting image appears closer to what your eyes see in the natural world.
*To view HDR content from your device, ensure that you use the HDMI cable provided with the SW271 monitor or an High Speed HDMI Cable or Premium High Speed HDMI Certified Cable.
*HDR function supports HDR 10 content.
4K UHD Monitor
4K UHD resolution ensures extraordinary clarity of fine details and textures for an optimal viewing and visual-intensive work experience.
Hardware Calibration
Hardware calibration allows you to adjust the image processing chip in the monitor without changing the graphics card output data. It keeps images consistent with its original copies without being affected by graphic settings.
Palette Master Ultimate Calibration Software
With the use of Palette Master Ultimate and a calibrator, you can tune and maintain the colour performance of the monitor at its most optimal state.
*Supported Platforms: Windows® 10 and 11, macOS 12.5 and above *Intel and Apple Silicon base (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M2)
*Supported Calibrators:
1. X-rite i1Display Pro/ Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro/ X-rite i1Display Pro Plus /Calibrite ColorChecker Display Plus/X-rite i1Studio /Calibrite ColorChecker Studio
2. X-rite i1Pro 2 / i1Pro 3 / i1Pro 3 Plus
3. Datacolor Spyder X
16-Bit 3D LUT and Delta E ≤ 1.5
The 16-bit 3D Look Up Table (LUT) improves RGB color blending accuracy, resulting in impeccable colour reproduction. Having Delta E≤1.5 in both Adobe RGB and sRGB colour spaces gives you the truest and most representative view of the original image.
Panel size | 27" Diagonal |
Input signal ports | USB-C (DisplayPort / Power / Data), 2 x HDMI (v2.0), DisplayPort (v1.4) |
Colour Gamut | AdobeRGB 99%, 100% sRGB, 98% P3 |
Resolution | 3840x2160 (UHD 4k) |
Includes Hood | Yes |
Hardware Calibration | Yes - use Palette Master Ultimate Software |
Calibration device included | No |
Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
Panel Type | IPS |
Brightness (max) | 400 nits |
Pixel Density | 163 ppi |
Viewing Angle | 178° / 178° |
Certification | Calman Verified, Pantone Validated |
Rotable 90° | Yes |
Accessories | Calibration Report, Hotkey Puck G3, IO Cover, QSG, Shading Hood ( Landscape ), Warranty Card |
Included Cables | USB-C / miniDP to DP / HDMI /USB 3.0 / AUS Power Cable |