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BenQ EX271Q

27-inch IPS · UK specification

Screen diagonal
27 in
Native resolution
2560 × 1440
Refresh rate at native resolution
180 Hz

A 27-inch 2560 × 1440 IPS gaming monitor rated at 180 Hz over DisplayPort (144 Hz over HDMI), with DisplayHDR 400, FreeSync Premium, a KVM switch and USB-C with 65 W charging.

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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
BenQ EX271Q monitor, official product view showing the screen and supplied stand.
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Specifications checked 28 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.

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The useful part.

Key strengths

USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65 W charging, plus a built-in KVM switch that BenQ says shifts keyboard, video and mouse among your devices.

The stand lists 100 mm of height travel, ±15° swivel and 90° pivot.

The checks that matter.

Before you buy

The HDMI inputs are listed at 144 Hz and the 180 Hz figure is listed for DisplayPort; BenQ’s UK pages conflict on the HDMI version (2.0 in the specification table, 2.1 on the overview).

BenQ’s table lists no built-in speakers, only a headphone jack.

Every specification. With its source.

Full specifications

Exact configuration: EX271Q · 27-inch IPS · BenQ UK specification

55 specifications in 10 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.

Screen & panel

7 items
Screen diagonal
27 in

Manufacturer-listed panel diagonal; a rounded size may appear in the product name.

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Native resolution
2560 × 1440

Manufacturer resolution notation: 2560x1440.

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Panel technology
IPSSource
Aspect ratio
16:9Source
Screen coating
MatteSource
Viewing angles and basis
178°/178°

Left/right angles at a contrast ratio of at least 10:1, as listed.

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Backlight technology
LED backlightSource

Refresh & response

7 items
Refresh rate at native resolution
180 Hz

BenQ lists HDMI: 144 Hz, DP: 180 Hz; the 180 Hz figure needs the DP input and a source device that supports the mode.

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GtG response-time claim
1 ms

Manufacturer GtG claim; BenQ’s specification table publishes no test conditions for it and lists no MPRT figure.

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Highest listed HDMI refresh rate
144 Hz

Manufacturer-listed HDMI limit at native resolution.

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Listed refresh modes and input limits
HDMI: 144 Hz, DP: 180 Hz

The source device and input must support the mode.

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Adaptive sync
Yes

Needs compatible source hardware and the right input mode.

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Listed adaptive-sync technology
AMD FreeSync PremiumSource
Motion blur reduction mode
YesSource

Colour, brightness & HDR

6 items
Typical brightness
350 cd/m²

Manufacturer typical brightness; picture mode and content affect output.

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Listed HDR peak brightness
400 nits

Manufacturer HDR peak figure; not a measured real-scene result.

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HDR formats / certification
HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR 400

Manufacturer-listed HDR formats or certification.

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Native contrast
1000:1Source
Display colours
1.07 billion colors

Manufacturer colour specification.

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Listed colour gamut
95% P3

Manufacturer colour specification in its stated colour space; coverage is not an independent measurement.

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Inputs & connections

7 items
USB-C connection
Yes

The listed connections include USB-C or Thunderbolt. Video, data, upstream/downstream roles and charging power depend on the particular port.

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Inputs, connections and versions
2 × HDMI (v2.0); 1 × DisplayPort (v1.4); 1 × USB C(PowerDelivery 65W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data); 1 × USB Type-C Upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, Data only); 2 × USB Type-A Downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, power charging 4.5W); headphone jack

Port counts and versions as listed in BenQ’s specification table; the product overview instead names HDMI 2.1, so the HDMI version is recorded as conflicting (see hdmi_version). The source device and cable must support the mode you want.

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HDMI version
Conflicting sources

BenQ UK sources conflict: the specification table lists “HDMI (v2.0)” × 2, while the product overview says “DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C”. Neither is chosen.

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Highest listed USB-C / Thunderbolt charging output
65 W

65 W from the USB-C port that also carries DisplayPort Alt Mode video and data. Downstream accessory ports supply less and are not laptop-charging ports.

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USB hub
Yes

Downstream USB ports need the listed upstream connection to the computer.

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HDCP version
2.2Source
Keyboard / mouse switching
YesSource

Stand & mounting

8 items
Height-adjustable stand
Yes

Height-adjustable stand; travel is listed separately.

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Stand height travel
100 mm

Manufacturer-listed travel: 100 mm. Not calculated from the external height range.

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Stand tilt
Conflicting sources

BenQ's UK specification table lists Tilt (down/up) -5˚ - 15˚, while the UK product overview's comfort section lists Tilt -5 - 20. The two BenQ UK listings disagree on the upward limit, so no single tilt range is selected. · Down/up range as listed by BenQ.

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Swivel-capable stand
YesSource
Stand swivel
15°/ 15°

Left/right range as listed by BenQ.

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Stand pivot
Yes

Portrait pivot supported; angle listed separately.

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Published pivot angle
90°Source
VESA mounting pattern
100 × 100 mm

Match the screw size, monitor weight and the mount’s load rating as well as the hole pattern.

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Size, weight & build

6 items
Dimensions with stand
545.4 × 613.8 × 276.8 mm (height × width × depth, with stand)

BenQ lists 545.4x613.8x276.8 mm (height × width × depth) in landscape orientation. · Manufacturer dimensions with the supplied stand; a height range shows the stand’s lowest and highest positions. Allow extra room for cables and movement.

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Depth with stand
276.8 mm

Depth from the manufacturer dimension tuple. Allow additional room for cable routing and movement.

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Width with stand
613.8 mm

Manufacturer width in the listed landscape configuration.

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Dimensions without stand
374.9 × 613.8 × 92 mm (height × width × depth, without base)

Manufacturer panel dimensions without the base.

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Weight with stand
7.2 kg

BenQ lists “Net Weight” separately from “Net Weight (w/o Base)”, so this figure includes the supplied base; packaging excluded.

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Weight without stand
5.3 kgSource

Power & energy

5 items
Typical / normal operating power
23.5 W

Manufacturer normal-mode figure; brightness, USB devices and charging load change real use.

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Maximum power
170 W

Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

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Sleep-mode power
<0.5 W

Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

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Power supply
Built-inSource
Input voltage
100 - 240VSource

Eye care & features

4 items
Game console compatibility (BenQ table)
PS5: 2K / 1080p 120Hz HDR; Xbox Series X: 2K / 1080p 120Hz HDR; Xbox Series S: 2K / 1080p 120Hz HDR; Switch: 1080p 60Hz SDR; Steam Deck: 2K / 1080p 120Hz HDR; Ally: 2K / 1080p 144Hz HDR

BenQ's Game Console Compatibility table on the UK product page, as listed (each row carries a "Compatible models" link); it also lists PC at 2K / 1080p 144Hz HDR. The console and its settings must support the listed mode.

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Flicker-free backlight claim
YesSource
Low blue light mode
YesSource
Ambient-light adaptive adjustment (B.I.+ Gen2)
Yes

BenQ’s table lists “Brightness Intelligence Plus Gen2 (B.I.+ Gen2): Yes”; the product page says Brightness Intelligence Plus automatically adjusts the display brightness and colour temperature.

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Audio

2 items
Built-in speakers
Not listed by the manufacturer

BenQ’s specification table lists no built-in speaker for this model; absence is not inferred from the omission.

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Headphone output
YesSource

Box, warranty & identity

3 items
Listed signal cables
HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.2, USB C

BenQ notes that the signal cable may vary by region; check the seller’s listing.

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Listed accessories
QSG, Warranty Card, Remote Control

Accessory bundles can vary by market; check the seller’s listing.

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Specification market
UK

BenQ UK specification table. BenQ’s US page for the same model was checked separately on 26 September 2026 (see research notes); plugs, bundled accessories and warranty can still differ by market.

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