BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible

I've never used a monitor before so had to do a lot of research. There's different display types, refresh rates, response times; it's a bit overwhelming! Never fear, this monitor is made with a lot of thought and attention to detail. 27 inch is a great size for a bedroom let's say, where you want to game on one of the new gaming consoles but also want to watch films, and general tv. 1440p resolution is a nice half-way house between 1080p and full 4K. The picture is clean and crisp. You can attach headphones via the 3.5mm audio socket or a soundbar, but honestly the sound from this unit is very good with two 2w speakers on either side and a back 5w sub-woofer so you get good bass in movies and games. There are different sound modes for clear voice, cinema, live music, etc. There is a brilliant tiny remote which allowsyou to control all the features from the comfort of a chair which you don't want to get out of, to play with knobs on the panel itself.Now for gamers on Microsoft's consoles, be aware that you won't at present be able to use the HDR10 standard for HDR (high dynamic range which makes the image more life-like) on a 1440p monitor because Microsoft have locked HDR to a 4K resolution only. The monitor itself has its own form of HDR called HDRi which emulates HDR very well, and YOU can USE THIS on ANYTHING, for watching tv or when gaming. My personal experience with this emulation mode on the Series S console is that it makes the picture pop in a pleasing way.The main benefit of using this monitor with the Series S is that you can play games at up to 120hz where supported such as Titanfall 2. In addition, because the new games on these consoles have new graphic options from which you can choose, such as favour frame-rate over image quality or resolution, then it's important to have a tv or monitor like this one that supports VARIABLE REFRESH RATES. Without this technology, called AMD FREESYNC on this BENQ MONITOR, you may get screen tearing with some games that spoils the experience. Do some reading for yourself, there's a lot to know about but rest assured this monitor is a real crowd pleaser!!

Having searched and researched a suitable monitor for next gen Xbox Series S I finally took the leap and purchased the BENQ EX2780Q as I wasn’t prepared to wait for 2.1 hdmi and the cost that would entail. What can I say, as an avid gamer this machine is a perfect marriage for the Series S with 1440p 120fps running on the lightning quick panel it is an absolute joy to play on. Playing Warzone and seeing details I haven’t experienced in game prior to receiving the EX2780Q is a revelation and being able to obtain the maximum frames a next gem console is capable of at such clarity is wild. HDR is flawless and more than bright enough for my tastes couple with astonishing sound pumping from the inbuilt subwoofer truly makes the EX2780Q a great addition for the experienced gamer or somebody wanting to enhance their experience with their first monitor. Colours are vibrant and accurate with amazing depth and clarity through the crystal clear screen which is crisp and immersive due to the micro thin bezel. The monitor itself was incredibly easy to set up with the included remote control which is intuitive and simple to get to grips with after a short time and you’re ready to go. Great for a gaming room or kids room without much space as the monitor is ideally suited to adding a Firestick to watch movies and your favourite shows due to the hdmi 2.0 ports x2 and inbuilt speakers with remote. All in all, I genuinely couldn’t be happier with my purchase and would highly recommend as it’s a bit of a minefield finding compatibility and this fits like a glove. A+

Before I purchased this monitor I did the necessary research. It had to have 2 HDMI v2 ports at least, a really good refresh rate at 144Hz and be 27". What I also got was a set of integrated speakers which are pretty decent, not bass busting but still very clear and a USB-C port which you can use instead of the HDMI to connect your iPad or laptop and use it as a larger screen. It is also able to charge small devices but to be honest it was really slow, so I would not use it for that. It also has a display port and Mic Out but I don't use either of them. Finally, you get a remote which might seem like a gimmick but is actually really useful. Much better than pressing buttons on the monitor to change settings. The only thing missing is a USB A port which would have been useful as I have a BenQ Screenbar and I need to use another power source to use it.As with all BenQ products, this is very good quality. The HDRi feature is decent, not groundbreaking and you may need to change the colour profile for skin tones as I found it a little on the red side. Apart from that I really enjoy using this monitor for work and also for playing the PS5. The 144Hz refresh rate is above the 120Hz the PS5 can output and it looks excellent on it. Yes, the PS5 does not output 2560 x 1440 at 4K but there is a way to get it to do it in the system menu.Overall, I am really happy with the purchase and recommend it.

Have been using this monitor for the past 6 months as the main screen for my MacBook Pro, through the Thunderbolt USB-c port. While it is not a Retina level display, the 1440 pixels x 27 inch seem to hit a sweet spot, so the MacOS interface looks sharp and clear. The same applies for images and text, although text requires a bit of fiddling with zoom levels to achieve this. The main downside is that MacOS can't control the Monitor's speakers (you have to use the remote provided, or the controls of the video player) and that once you start playing a video there is a 5 to10 seconds lag before the sound comes through. Another con is that monitor's wake-up from sleep is pretty inconsistent: at times almost instantaneous, at other up to 30 secs or more.Considering the quality the monitor provides for the price, I am very pleased with this purchase.