Sceptre E275W-FW100T
Score: 80/100
BenQ GW2790 27-inch
Score: 76/100Rankings
A 27-inch budget Full-HD gaming monitor with a 100 Hz VA panel, 1 ms blur-reduction response, AMD FreeSync and built-in speakers, aimed at casual gamers and home-office users.
The BenQ GW2790 is a 27-inch IPS monitor with Full HD resolution and a 100 Hz refresh rate, emphasizing eye-comfort technologies and extensive ergonomic adjustments. It's well-suited for office work, study, and casual gaming, though its modest brightness and lack of a USB hub limit its appeal for power users.
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27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
100 Hzbest | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 msbest | 5 msbest |
280 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
3,000best | 1,300 | |
100 %best | 99 % | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
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Display(4) | ||
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 280 nits | 250 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 1300 |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 100 % | 99 % |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | 20 ° | 25 ° |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 28 W | 25 W |
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the strong value proposition, noting the 100 Hz panel, 1 ms blur-reduction response, AMD FreeSync and near-borderless design, while acknowledging the lack of HDR and limited ergonomics.
Everyday users rate the monitor highly for its affordability, built-in speakers and smooth gaming performance, though they note the low pixel density and occasional missing accessories.
Professional reviewers note that the GW2790 punches above its weight with a 100 Hz panel, comprehensive Eye-Care technologies, and a full suite of ergonomic adjustments rarely seen at this price point. They commend its 99% sRGB coverage and versatile color modes, while acknowledging the limited resolution and average brightness.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's comfort features, especially the ePaper mode and smooth 100 Hz scrolling, as well as the flexible stand and bezel-less design for multi-monitor rigs. Common complaints revolve around the modest pixel density, average brightness, modest built-in speakers, and difficulty finding the unit at an attractive price.
“great value for the price”
“missing power adapter”
“The ePaper mode is perfect for reading-makes the screen look like an e-ink display.”
