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#1 in Photo Editing MonitorsBest Overall

BenQ SW272U PhotoVue

Name: BenQ SW272U PhotoVue
Brand: BenQ
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

BenQ

$999.00 – $1,199.00

27-inch 4K photographer monitor with 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and Pantone/Calman Validated factory calibration at Delta E less than 1.5. Built-in USB-C hub with 90W PD and paper color sync technology for accurate soft proofing.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.6

User Sentiment

9.6

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.6

Availability

8.7

Pros

99% Adobe RGB with Delta E < 1.5
99% Adobe RGB with Delta E < 1.5
Paper Color Sync for print proofing
Paper Color Sync for print proofing
Hotkey Puck G3 for quick profile switching
Hotkey Puck G3 for quick profile switching

Cons

Expensive for 27-inch 4K
Expensive for 27-inch 4K
60Hz limits dual-purpose gaming use
60Hz limits dual-purpose gaming use

Don't buy this if…

This monitor is calibrated for photography workflows; the 60Hz refresh rate and sRGB-clamped modes make it a poor choice for gaming.
This monitor is calibrated for photography workflows; the 60Hz refresh rate and sRGB-clamped modes make it a poor choice for gaming.