BenQ GW2790QT vs CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

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all judged against monitors at a similar price

The BenQ GW2790QT scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen at 6.1/10.

The BenQ GW2790QT leads on connectivity and docking and ergonomics.

The CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen leads on sharpness for text and build and warranty.

They score the same on panel quality and refresh rate and motion.

The biggest difference is connectivity and docking, where the BenQ GW2790QT scores 8/10 to the CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen's 4/10.

BenQ GW2790QT

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The BenQ GW2790QT is a 27 inch 1440p IPS monitor for people who want to dock a laptop over a single USB-C cable. It suits desk setups that need a USB hub, 65W charging and an adjustable stand more than fast motion. It is a sensible fit for office, admin and development work on a laptop.

Typically about £275 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair Xenon Edge 14.5" is a 32:9 touchscreen for buyers who already know where it will sit, such as a desk, a PC case or a fan mount. It suits people who want a small status or control panel driven from Windows 11 through iCUE. It is not aimed at anyone who wants a general-purpose monitor or a docking display.

Typically about £219.95 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	BenQ GW2790QT	CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen
Panel quality	25%	6/10	6/10
Sharpness for text	20%	6/10	8/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	8/10	4/10
Ergonomics	15%	8/10	7/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	4/10	4/10
Build and warranty	10%	5/10	7/10
Overall		6.4/10	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	BenQ GW2790QT	CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen
Screen size	27 inch	14.5 inch diagonal, 32:9 aspect ratio
Resolution	2560x1440 (native and max), 109 PPI	2560 x 720
Panel type	IPS, LED backlight, matte coating, 99% sRGB, 1000:1 native contrast, 350 nits typical, 178°/178° viewing angle, 5 ms GtG	AHVA
Refresh rate	75 Hz	60 Hz
Inputs and USB-C	HDMI 1.4 (x1), DisplayPort 1.2 (x1), DisplayPort out (MST), one USB-C input with 65W Power Delivery, DisplayPort Alt Mode and data; three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 downstream (4.5W charging) and one USB-C downstream (7.5W charging); no Ethernet listed	1x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB Type-C with DP Alt Mode
Stand adjustment	Tilt -5° to 20°, swivel 20° left and right, pivot 90°, height adjustment 110 mm	Detachable magnetic desktop stand
HDR	not listed	None

Strengths and weaknesses

BenQ GW2790QT

+ Single USB-C cable carries video, data and 65W charging
+ Stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot
+ Four downstream USB ports plus DisplayPort out
− 75 Hz refresh rate only
− No built-in KVM, no Ethernet listed
− Heavy, with a large base footprint

Skip it if:

Gamers who want 100 Hz or higher refresh rates
Buyers who need a built-in KVM or Ethernet in the monitor
Anyone with a shallow desk who dislikes large, heavy bases

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CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

+ Many mounting options: 14 magnets, two ¼-20" threads, fan-mount fit
+ Three-year warranty with a zero dead pixel guarantee
+ 2560 x 720 resolution on a 14.5 inch panel
− No power LED and no input buttons
− 60Hz only, with no Adaptive Sync
− iCUE supports Windows 11 only; Mac version doesn't support it

Skip it if:

Mac or Linux users who need official software support
Buyers who want a general-purpose monitor or a USB-C dock
Anyone who wants high refresh rates or Adaptive Sync

Read the full CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen review ›

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