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product_id: 167931933
title: "BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible"
brand: "benq"
price: "R1845"
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# 144Hz refresh rate + FreeSync Premium USB-C one-cable connectivity 27-inch QHD IPS display BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible

**Brand:** benq
**Price:** R1845
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your workspace & play zone with the BenQ EX2780Q — where pro-grade visuals meet effortless style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible by benq
- **How much does it cost?** R1845 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- benq enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted benq brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crisp QHD Visuals:** Experience stunning 2560x1440 resolution on a vibrant 27-inch IPS panel for ultra-clear images and wide viewing angles.
- • **Plug & Play Power:** USB-C connectivity simplifies your setup with one cable for video, audio, and power—perfect for sleek, clutter-free desks.
- • **Seamless Gaming Flow:** 144Hz refresh rate combined with FreeSync Premium ensures buttery-smooth gameplay with zero screen tearing—stay ahead in every match.
- • **Immersive Audio Experience:** Built-in dual 2W speakers plus a 5W subwoofer deliver rich, cinematic sound without extra peripherals—game and stream in style.
- • **Effortless Control Anywhere:** Adjust settings on the fly with a handy remote, intuitive 5-key joystick, or volume wheel—comfort and customization at your fingertips.

## Overview

The BenQ EX2780Q is a 27-inch QHD (2560x1440) IPS gaming monitor featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync Premium for smooth, tear-free visuals. It supports USB-C one-cable connectivity for streamlined setups and includes HDRi technology for enhanced image vibrancy. Integrated high-quality speakers with a subwoofer deliver immersive sound, while versatile controls via remote, joystick, and volume wheel offer easy customization. Compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X, this monitor blends professional-grade performance with everyday usability, making it a top choice for gamers and multitaskers alike.

## Description

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Review: BenQ EX2780Q: Still a gaming & daily driver champion – Highly recommended! ;) - This monitor truly deserves a review. I picked up the BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor back in 2021, and honestly, it's still going incredibly strong as my daily driver. Connected to my RTX 5000 series GPU in my desktop PC setup, this monitor continues to deliver a fantastic experience. The QHD resolution is crisp, and the 144Hz refresh rate, combined with FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility, makes gaming incredibly smooth and tear-free. Whether I'm diving into the latest AAA titles or just working on everyday tasks, the IPS panel provides excellent colours and wide viewing angles. The HDRi feature genuinely enhances the visual experience, adding depth and vibrancy without being overly aggressive. The USB-C connectivity is also a huge bonus, offering convenience for various devices. What truly sets this monitor apart, however, are its exceptional integrated speakers, which even feature an integrated woofer – easily some of the best speakers I've experienced on a PC monitor! Ease of use is another highlight. It comes with a handy remote control for effortlessly changing settings, and there's also a small joystick at the back of the monitor for manual adjustments. Plus, the volume wheel at the bottom left of the monitor allows you to easily change the sound level with absolute ease. It's been perfectly compatible with my PS5 and Xbox Series X too, making it a versatile hub for all my entertainment needs. For a monitor purchased years ago, its performance and reliability have been outstanding. It's a testament to BenQ's quality. If you're looking for a feature-packed QHD monitor that stands the test of time, you really can't go wrong with the EX2780Q.
Review: Great all round monitor! - I've never used a monitor before so had to do a lot of research. There's different display types, refresh rates, response times; it's a bit overwhelming! Never fear, this monitor is made with a lot of thought and attention to detail. 27 inch is a great size for a bedroom let's say, where you want to game on one of the new gaming consoles but also want to watch films, and general tv. 1440p resolution is a nice half-way house between 1080p and full 4K. The picture is clean and crisp. You can attach headphones via the 3.5mm audio socket or a soundbar, but honestly the sound from this unit is very good with two 2w speakers on either side and a back 5w sub-woofer so you get good bass in movies and games. There are different sound modes for clear voice, cinema, live music, etc. There is a brilliant tiny remote which allows you to control all the features from the comfort of a chair which you don't want to get out of, to play with knobs on the panel itself. Now for gamers on Microsoft's consoles, be aware that you won't at present be able to use the HDR10 standard for HDR (high dynamic range which makes the image more life-like) on a 1440p monitor because Microsoft have locked HDR to a 4K resolution only. The monitor itself has its own form of HDR called HDRi which emulates HDR very well, and YOU can USE THIS on ANYTHING, for watching tv or when gaming. My personal experience with this emulation mode on the Series S console is that it makes the picture pop in a pleasing way. The main benefit of using this monitor with the Series S is that you can play games at up to 120hz where supported such as Titanfall 2. In addition, because the new games on these consoles have new graphic options from which you can choose, such as favour frame-rate over image quality or resolution, then it's important to have a tv or monitor like this one that supports VARIABLE REFRESH RATES. Without this technology, called AMD FREESYNC on this BENQ MONITOR, you may get screen tearing with some games that spoils the experience. Do some reading for yourself, there's a lot to know about but rest assured this monitor is a real crowd pleaser!!

## Features

- Striking full HD display: Enjoy immaculate 16: 9 image quality with 2K QHD 2560 x 1440 resolution IPS panel
- Boost gaming experience: FreeSync and 144 Hz refresh rate for smooth and clear images; BenQ proprietary features further Boost your gaming experience
- Easy access to fit settings: use a remote control, 5-key navigator or a volume wheel to access your preferred settings in a simple and quick way
- USB-C one-cable connectivity

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07X8HBHJP |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
| Brand | BenQ |
| Colour | 27 inch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,649) |
| Date First Available | 16 Sept. 2019 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 5.9 kg |
| Item model number | EX2780Q |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 3 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries only |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 0.1 Grams |
| Manufacturer | BenQ |
| Number of HDMI Ports | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 19.6 x 45.96 x 61.4 cm; 5.9 kg |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
| Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Series | EX2780Q |
| Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Aspect ratio:** 16:9
- **Brand:** BenQ
- **Display resolution maximum:** 2560 x 1440 Pixels
- **Image contrast ratio:** 16:9
- **Power consumption:** 7 Watts
- **Refresh rate:** 144 Hz
- **Resolution:** FHD 1080p
- **Response time:** 5 Milliseconds
- **Screen size:** 27 Inches
- **Screen surface description:** Flat

## Images

![BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ux5tggUYL.jpg)
![BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VbUleE3gS.jpg)
![BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-nCSM4y2L.jpg)
![BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SUyCoNJvL.jpg)
![BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor, IPS, FreeSync Premium, USB-C, PS5/Xbox X Compatible - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fDIQo+AFL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it handle gsync or freesync over hdmi?**
A: Hello, thank you for your question on our EX2780Q monitor. Please be informed that this monitor only supports FreeSync technology. If you would like to activate FreeSync, please ensure to connect with DisplayPort or HDMI. To learn more about Freesynce on this monitor, please refer to page 39 of our User Manual below:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1pmc6IZfIL.pdf

If you have further questions about the EX2780Q monitor, please feel free to contact us using the Online Chat service on our official website, and we will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you!

**Q: Does the 27 inch 2k ex2780q come with a warranty and for how long? also, even thought this isn't labelled as g-sync compatible does g-sync work on it?**
A: We offer a 2 years manufacturer’s warranty on the EX2780Q. For more information you can contact us directly or visit our homepage: https://www.benq.eu/en-uk/support/registration-warranty/warranty-information/monitor.html. Regarding FreeSync support on NVidia graphics cards, 2 models have currently passed the approval process and are officially certified (XL2740 and XL2540). While other FreeSync monitors may work, some undesirable phenomena are still possible and we recommend keeping an eye on both our, and NVidia's homepage for future validations.

**Q: Would this be a good external monitor for the m1 macbook air?**
A: Hi there, thank you for your question on our MOBIUZ EX2780Q gaming monitor. Please be informed that this monitor comes with 2 HDMI (v2.0), 1 DisplayPort (v1.4) and 1 USB C for connectivity. We suggest using a USB-C cable or a USB-C adapter to HDMI/DP port to connect your M1 Macbook Air with our monitor.
If you have further questions about the MOBIUZ EX2780Q monitor, please feel free to contact us using the Online Chat service on BenQ official website and our customer care specialist will be more than happy to assist you.

Warm Regards,
BenQ Customer Care

**Q: what is the size of the screen on the 27 inch 1440p monitor?**
A: Hello, 

The BenQ Mobiuz EX2780Q is 27 inches screen.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BenQ EX2780Q: Still a gaming & daily driver champion – Highly recommended! ;)
*by T***K on 19 July 2025*

This monitor truly deserves a review. I picked up the BenQ EX2780Q 27-Inch QHD (2560 x 1440) HDRi 144Hz Gaming Monitor back in 2021, and honestly, it's still going incredibly strong as my daily driver. Connected to my RTX 5000 series GPU in my desktop PC setup, this monitor continues to deliver a fantastic experience. The QHD resolution is crisp, and the 144Hz refresh rate, combined with FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility, makes gaming incredibly smooth and tear-free. Whether I'm diving into the latest AAA titles or just working on everyday tasks, the IPS panel provides excellent colours and wide viewing angles. The HDRi feature genuinely enhances the visual experience, adding depth and vibrancy without being overly aggressive. The USB-C connectivity is also a huge bonus, offering convenience for various devices. What truly sets this monitor apart, however, are its exceptional integrated speakers, which even feature an integrated woofer – easily some of the best speakers I've experienced on a PC monitor! Ease of use is another highlight. It comes with a handy remote control for effortlessly changing settings, and there's also a small joystick at the back of the monitor for manual adjustments. Plus, the volume wheel at the bottom left of the monitor allows you to easily change the sound level with absolute ease. It's been perfectly compatible with my PS5 and Xbox Series X too, making it a versatile hub for all my entertainment needs. For a monitor purchased years ago, its performance and reliability have been outstanding. It's a testament to BenQ's quality. If you're looking for a feature-packed QHD monitor that stands the test of time, you really can't go wrong with the EX2780Q.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great all round monitor!
*by C***G on 22 May 2021*

I've never used a monitor before so had to do a lot of research. There's different display types, refresh rates, response times; it's a bit overwhelming! Never fear, this monitor is made with a lot of thought and attention to detail. 27 inch is a great size for a bedroom let's say, where you want to game on one of the new gaming consoles but also want to watch films, and general tv. 1440p resolution is a nice half-way house between 1080p and full 4K. The picture is clean and crisp. You can attach headphones via the 3.5mm audio socket or a soundbar, but honestly the sound from this unit is very good with two 2w speakers on either side and a back 5w sub-woofer so you get good bass in movies and games. There are different sound modes for clear voice, cinema, live music, etc. There is a brilliant tiny remote which allows you to control all the features from the comfort of a chair which you don't want to get out of, to play with knobs on the panel itself. Now for gamers on Microsoft's consoles, be aware that you won't at present be able to use the HDR10 standard for HDR (high dynamic range which makes the image more life-like) on a 1440p monitor because Microsoft have locked HDR to a 4K resolution only. The monitor itself has its own form of HDR called HDRi which emulates HDR very well, and YOU can USE THIS on ANYTHING, for watching tv or when gaming. My personal experience with this emulation mode on the Series S console is that it makes the picture pop in a pleasing way. The main benefit of using this monitor with the Series S is that you can play games at up to 120hz where supported such as Titanfall 2. In addition, because the new games on these consoles have new graphic options from which you can choose, such as favour frame-rate over image quality or resolution, then it's important to have a tv or monitor like this one that supports VARIABLE REFRESH RATES. Without this technology, called AMD FREESYNC on this BENQ MONITOR, you may get screen tearing with some games that spoils the experience. Do some reading for yourself, there's a lot to know about but rest assured this monitor is a real crowd pleaser!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staggering Value
*by G***D on 4 November 2021*

I remember back in 2015 or so, spending £600 on an Asus ROG Swift gaming monitor. It's amazing that for £250 I can now get something that performs equally as well. Firstly some things that a lot of people don't seem to be aware of, and shouldn't be factored in when buying such a screen. HDR - if you are buying a £1000 TV, then you can expect real HDR. If you see "HDR" on monitors ranging from £250 to £600, it's a useless gimmick, don't even bother. By all means buy the screen for other reasons, but "HDR" should never be enabled. IPS Glow - no this is not a fault with the screen. It's a characteristic of IPS monitors. There is no perfect technology. TN is just plain awful from an image perspective but has low latency. VA has great blacks and no glow, but is weaker with the rest of the image quality. IPS has a "glow" that means your blacks aren't as great, but everything else is superior to VA. OLED suffers burn-in issues on computers. Take your pick basically. I find you soon get used to the blacks on an IPS and overall the image quality on this one is great. If you want an entertainment screen, I'd get VA. For PC gaming, and productivity/creativity, I recommend IPS. I have no issue using the freesync support with my NVIDIA RTX3080. Works fine. No point paying a premium for a G-Sync monitor. I don't use 144hz (if you want to use 10 bit colour, you can only use 120hz) but I can't really tell any difference once you get over 100hz, so 120hz is fine for me. I don't use speakers on monitors, so I'd rather it were cheaper and had none. That said, you could watch Youtube or something with them. I'd rather have higher quality speakers or headphones for gaming/listening to music. Text quality is the weakness of this screen. It's just "ok". I've had BenQ's before and they've been good quality, no dead pixels, no issues. Only thing I'd say is that I don't like their eyecare systems that dim the backlight depending on the ambient light in your room. Like HDR, I just disable it. I did change the stand for a third party unit that connect to the vesa mount. That's a personal issue that depends on your desk height and your height. The screen doesn't have height adjustment and that may or may not require a screen riser or change of stand. You can get a decent stand for £25. So £250, low latency, 120hz, nice image quality. Got to be 5 stars for me due to the low price, even if it isn't perfect. It's impossible to justify spending £500 on other monitors, unless you are quite literally a Pro gamer, one of the top half dozen in the world, and need 240hz or something. Or if you are truly a professional producing images for high end magazines. A lot of people claim they are such, but outside their fantasy world, this screen with do enough for 99.9% of people.

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