BenQ GW2790QT vs Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

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all judged against monitors at a similar price

The BenQ GW2790QT scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE at 6.2/10.

The BenQ GW2790QT leads on sharpness for text and ergonomics.

The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE leads on connectivity and docking, refresh rate and motion and build and warranty.

They score the same on panel quality.

The biggest difference is sharpness for text, where the BenQ GW2790QT scores 6/10 to the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE's 2/10.

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 itSearch Amazon UK

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Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Dell P2725HE is for people who want one cable between a laptop and a desk full of peripherals. It suits office and admin work where a USB-C hub, wired Ethernet and daisy-chaining matter more than pixel density. It is a poor fit for anyone who reads small text all day or wants a sharper panel.

Typically about £198 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	BenQ GW2790QT	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Panel quality	25%	6/10	6/10
Sharpness for text	20%	6/10	2/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	8/10	9/10
Ergonomics	15%	8/10	7/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	4/10	7/10
Build and warranty	10%	5/10	7/10
Overall		6.4/10	6.2/10

Specifications

Spec	BenQ GW2790QT	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Screen size	27 inch	27-inch
Resolution	2560x1440 (native and max), 109 PPI	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel type	IPS, LED backlight, matte coating, 99% sRGB, 1000:1 native contrast, 350 nits typical, 178°/178° viewing angle, 5 ms GtG	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle
Refresh rate	75 Hz	100 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	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain
Stand adjustment	Tilt -5° to 20°, swivel 20° left and right, pivot 90°, height adjustment 110 mm	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°

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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Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

+ USB-C with up to 90W power delivery and a full hub
+ Stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot
+ Three-year warranty with advanced exchange and premium panel exchange
− Only 81.57 PPI on a 27-inch 1080p panel
− Colour figure listed is sRGB only
− HDMI input is version 1.4

Skip it if:

Buyers who read small text all day and want a sharper panel
Colour-critical users who need a wide-gamut figure beyond sRGB
Gamers who want a refresh rate above 100Hz

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