Benq ew277hdr review in Spanish (full analysis)

BenQ is one of the most prestigious manufacturers of monitors of all kinds, this time they have sent us the BenQ EW277HDR, which is focused on the professional sector thanks to a VA panel that promises excellent image quality without giving up the most cutting-edge technologies such as HDR10.

All this without forgetting to maintain an attractive price for the bulk of users. Do not miss our in-depth analysis in Spanish.

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BenQ EW277HDR technical features

Unboxing and design

The presentation of the BenQ EW277HDR monitor is quite traditional since it comes to us inside a cardboard box and protected inside it by two pieces of cork. These pieces of cork have several departments inside, so all the accessories come very well organized and perfectly separated and protected.

In addition to the monitor itself, we find the disassembled base, a driver installation disc, the power supply and a 1.5-meter HDMI cable that will come in handy. The base is made up of two pieces that we have to screw to then attach the set to the monitor and it will be ready to use.

Finally we see the BenQ EW277HDR monitor, its construction combines gray with black to look quite attractive, something that is powered by a back that mimics brushed aluminum.

BenQ EW277HDR is a new monitor from the company that stands out for the inclusion of a panel with excellent image quality, specifically it is a unit with a size of 27 inches that reaches a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, this figure does not seem nothing of the other world but if we continue investigating in the specifications we find a panel based on VA technology that offers an excellent compromise between color quality and response time, in addition the contrast is superior to that achieved with the IPS and TN panels reaching a 3000: 1 value that makes blacks so much purer than IPS and TN. This BenQ EW277HDR has a maximum brightness of 400 nits and is capable of reproducing 93% of the colors of the DCI-P3 spectrum, so its quality is beyond doubt and is an excellent solution for the professional world.

Separate mention deserves the HDR10 technology that is possible thanks to the use of a panel with a range of 10-bit colors, once again we are facing a leading feature that shows that the quality of a screen goes far beyond the resolution that many times it is more of a marketing tool than a real indication of image quality. BenQ EW277HDR allows the activation of HDR even when we are watching content that has not been designed for it, what the monitor does is an emulation to improve image quality, we will have to see if it really works.

We have already mentioned that the contrast between black and white is one of the virtues of panels with VA technology, in this case the BenQ EW277HDR uses its panel together with HDR technology to offer a 33% higher luminosity, which makes higher contrast possible and very deep blacks and as close to an OLED as possible. The viewing angles have also been careful with 178º in both planes.

We have to talk now about the refresh rate of the BenQ EW277HDR, it reaches 60 Hz, a low figure today, but remember that it is not a gaming monitor and for the professional world it is more than enough, better to invest money in others much more usable features like all the ones we've mentioned before. Its response time is 4 ms, once again it is not the best on the market, but the same thing happens with the refresh rate, it is not a priority in the professional world, even so it is a very good response time.

BenQ EW277HDR includes some of the features that were already present in the brand's previous monitors, such as Super Resolution and Smart Focus technologies. The first one is in charge of improving the pixel density in low-resolution images to improve the quality offered, the second allows to increase the brightness of an area of the screen to reduce distractions and improve concentration on what we are seeing.

Also included is the Brightness Intelligence Plus (BI +) technology that uses a lighting sensor to adjust the levels of brightness and color temperature depending on the lighting of the environment, so during the day we will have a higher brightness and more colors Cold while at night the brightness will decrease and the quality of the color will increase to protect our eyes. BenQ has not forgotten about Flicker-free and Low Blue Light Plus technologies that reduce flicker and blue light to protect our vision from its damaging effects.

As for ergonomics, it allows us to adjust the inclination from -5º to + 15º, on the contrary, we do not have the possibility to modify the height or rotate the screen. We believe that the lack of height adjustment is a fairly major flaw when it comes to a professionally focused monitor. It is also not compatible with VESA mounting.

Regarding connectivity, we find two HDMI ports along with a VGA port and an audio input to make use of its integrated speakers. On the control knobs we highlight the presence of adjustment selectors for HDR in four levels and BI + technology.

OSD menu

The OSD menu of the BenQ EW277HDR is quite good and with a multitude of options. It allows us to adjust almost any aspect of the monitor, among the main options we find: Eye Care, Picture, Picture Advanced, Display, Audio and System. All very intuitive and super easy. Our ten for the BenQ team!

Final words and conclusion about BenQ EW277HDR

The BenQ EW277HDR is a mid / high range monitor with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, VA panel, two built-in speakers, a good OSD menu and HDR technology that will make us fascinate with its colors the first time we try it.

We have thoroughly tested the monitor and have used the three most common environments:

Office automation and graphic design: Having 1080p resolution makes everything easier. In day to day work is great and in graphic design we have the feeling that we are in front of a top quality IPS panel when it is VA. Very happy with the result obtained. Games: Although the Zowie series is the ideal for gaming, the BenQ EW277HDR defends itself splendidly. Games like Overwatch, Tomb raider or Player Unknown Battlegrounds look great. Another of its positive points is that we do not need high-end graphics cards to enjoy the experience, for example, with an Nvidia GTX 1060 or an RX 570 we already have an ideal gaming solution. Movies and series: We have really enjoyed watching series on Netflix (Hello Strangers Things 2!) And some of our regular YouTube channels. The speaker experience is upgradeable, but it performs like the average in its range. Pretty happy with the monitor?

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We believe that one of the points to improve is its base. Although it only allows us to adjust the inclination between -5 to 15ºC, we believe it would be an ideal option if it allowed us to have more flexibility, height adjustment and allowed us to place it vertically, very useful for users who are dedicated to graphic design or that multiple monitors use to work.

Currently in online stores for a price of approximately 250 euros. Taking into account that it incorporates HDR technology and the quality of the panel is outstanding, we believe that it is worth every euro it costs. A great choice for professional use and even playing the most demanding games!

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
- CONSTRUCTION QUALITY.	- PEANA IS IMPROVABLE.
- HDR TECHNOLOGY.	- RESOLUTION 2560 X 1440P WOULD BE MORE SUITABLE FOR A 27-INCH SCREEN.
- EYE CARE AND BI + TECHNOLOGY.
- OSD MENU.
- GOOD PRICE.