ProArt Display PA27UCGE vs BenQ BL2790TC
Two official 27-inch monitors with different official refresh rates.
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Best for: 27-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 160 Hz official refresh, 600 nits official typical brightness, IPS
Check price at AmazonBest for: 27-inch, 16:9, Full HD, 144 Hz official refresh, 300 nits official typical brightness, IPS
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | ProArt Display PA27UCGE | BenQ BL2790TC | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official resolution (megapixels, computed)Computed from the official pixel dimensions and labelled computed. Higher official resolution is weighted most for productivity and creator work. | 8.29 MP | 2.07 MP | 30% |
| Official typical brightnessThe official typical or SDR typical brightness, not a peak HDR figure. | 600 nits | 300 nits | 25% |
| Official panel sizeThe official panel size in inches. | 27 inches | 27 inches | 25% |
| Official refresh rateThe official refresh rate. Many productivity monitors publish 60, 75 or 100 Hz; some ProArt and UltraFine models publish higher official rates and still belong in this category. | 160 Hz | 144 Hz | 20% |
| Official resolution | 3840×2160 | 1920×1080 | info |
| Megapixels (computed from official resolution) | 8.29 MP | 2.07 MP | info |
| Official refresh rate | 160 Hz | 144 Hz | info |
| Official typical brightness | 600 nits (Brightness (Typ.)) | 300 nits (Brightness (typ.)) | info |
| Official panel size | 27 inches | 27 inches | info |
| Official aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | info |
| Official panel type | IPS | IPS | info |
| Official sRGB coverage | 100% | Not listed | info |
| Official DCI-P3 coverage | 98% | Not listed | info |
| Official typical contrast (not scored) | 1000:1 | 1500:1 | info |
| Official response time (not scored; methods vary) | 1ms(GTG) | Not listed | info |
| Official HDR | HLG | Not listed | info |
| Official display colors | 1073.7M (10 bit) | 16.7 million color | info |
| Official VESA mount | 100x100mm | Not listed | info |
| Official height adjustment | 0~120mm | 150 mm | info |
| Official pivot | Yes (+90° ~ -90°) | 90˚ | info |
| Official swivel | Yes (+30° ~ -30°) | Not listed | info |
| Official tilt | Yes (+23° ~ -5°) | Not listed | info |
| Official speakers | Yes(2Wx2) | 2Wx2 | info |
| Official variable refresh | Yes (Adaptive-Sync) | Not listed | info |
| Official flicker-free | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official certifications | Mac Compliance FSC MIX Calman Ready VESA DisplayHDR 600 TÜV Low Blue Light TÜV Flicker-free EPEAT Gold Energy Star | Not listed | info |
| Official I/O ports | USB Hub: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C · Earphone Jack: Yes · USB-C Power Delivery: 96W · USB-C, DisplayPort: 31~373 KHz (H) / 48~160 Hz (V) | HDMI (v1.4): 1 · DisplayPort (v1.2): 1 · USB C(PowerDelivery 20W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data): 1 | info |
| Source note | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 3840×2160. | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 1920×1080. | info |
| Official color gamut | Not listed | 99% sRGB | info |
| Official GtG response time (not scored) | Not listed | 5 ms | info |
| Official DisplayPort 1.2 | Not listed | 1 | info |
| PanelPick score | 8.8/10 | 3.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
ProArt Display PA27UCGE
Better published figure on: Official resolution (megapixels, computed), Official typical brightness, Official refresh rate.
What we like
- Official table lists a 160 Hz refresh rate
- Official table lists a 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution
- Official typical brightness is 600 nits
Watch out for
BenQ BL2790TC
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official table lists a 144 Hz refresh rate
Watch out for
- Official resolution is 1920×1080 on a 27-inch panel
Verdict
Both official tables list a 27-inch panel; compare the official refresh rate and official resolution.
- ProArt Display PA27UCGE: ASUS official specifications: ProArt Display PA27UCGE
- BenQ BL2790TC: BenQ official specifications: BenQ BL2790TC
- BenQ BL2790TC: BenQ official tech specs: BenQ BL2790TC
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