It has four keys for selecting the various display menus and swapping between menus. The OSD controller connects to the screen via a mini-USB plug located next to the headphone jack on the back of the panel. An OSD (on-screen display) is also provided as part of the package, along with a detachable monitor hood. The screen has an integrated power supply, which connects to the mains via a standard IEC C13 connector, which is supplied. The top USB port is recommended for connecting a calibrator to the monitor, while the lower one will be free to accept USB thumb drives or other media. Two additional USB downstream ports are located in the left hand side panel, where they sit above a slot that can accept SD, MMC or Memory Stick media. The USB connection is via a standard B plug, which fits into the upstream USB port on the back of the screen.Īngled rear view of the SW2700PT monitor. Most users will connect to the screen via the DVI cable, which plugs into the monitor’s video socket. A bayonet fitting attaches the stand to the base and it’s locked in with a thumbscrew. The screen and stand are packaged separately in Styrofoam and the stand must be connected to the screen before the base is attached. Unfortunately, the printed Quick Start Guide in the box only provides very basic set-up instructions so we recommend visiting the product’s support page and downloading the detailed instruction manual at the same time as you download the Palette Master Element software user guide. The SW2700PT is supplied with everything you need except a calibrator and an HDMI cable (although the latter isn’t actually necessary). It leaves the factory fully calibrated and comes with a unit-specific calibration report ““ although that report doesn’t provide a lot of useful information. ![]() Going on specifications alone, the SW2700PT should suit photographers who are interested in printing their images. Although it was capable of displaying 100% of both the sRGB and Adobe RGB colour spaces, that screen lacked the colour accuracy and tonal response needed for accurate image editing. The last time we reviewed an award-winning monitor was the LG IPS ColourPrime 27EA83, which we tested in June 2013. ![]() The Eizo’s look-up table is 16-bit, whereas the BenQ’s is 14-bit but the BenQ has a five millisecond grey-to-grey response time, while the Eizo’s is 10 milliseconds. Both screens are the same size and have the same specifications for resolution, brightness, contrast and viewing angles. That list includes a lot of genuine advantages and the BenQ SW2700PT’s price tag is well below the price of the equivalent EIZO monitor (the CS2730), which is listed at AU$1980 (RRP). Last but not least, a detachable hood underlines the professional attributes of this affordable but in essence high-end monitor‘. BenQ SW2700PT can be hardware colour calibrated which is essential for serious photo retouchers and graphic designers alike. The monitor’s other remarkable assets include inputs and outputs such as Display Port, DVI and HDMI, with USB 3.0 ports, SD card reader and a unique OSD controller. It was commended for its: ‘IPS technology and 99% Adobe RGB colour space coverage, as well as a brightness level of 350 lux and high contrast for rendering deep blacks. The SW2700PT received the TIPA Award for the Best Photo Monitor in 2016. Like the PG2401PT, the SW2700PT we received for this review is designed for colour-critical work and boasts coverage of 99% of the Adobe RGB colour space.Īngled view of the BenQ SW2700PT monitor. More people are opting for larger screens these days, with 27-inch models providing a good compromise between having enough screen real estate and a unit that fits on the average desktop. The last time we looked at a BenQ monitor was when we reviewed the PG2401PT 24-inch model in September 2014. There’s nothing to complain about when it comes to build quality and ease of use and the shading hood is a genuine bonus at this monitor’s price point. Our review monitor displayed image colours with a natural balance without over-saturating any hue. The screen itself is bright without being glaring and the brightness level is very easy to modify to suit personal preferences. The controls are well set up and easy to access and fine-tune and the adjustments are wide enough to cover most potential users’ requirements. ![]() The BenQ SW2700PT monitor is easy to assemble and doesn’t take up too much space on an average desktop. ![]() A competitively-priced monitor with high pixel density, selectable colour modes, adjustable brightness levels, multiple inputs and outputs and support for hardware calibration.
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