Benq ex2780q review in Spanish (full analysis)

If only a few days ago we tried the BenQ EW3280U multimedia monitor, today is the turn of the BenQ EX2780Q gaming monitor. In this case designed and built to play with a 27-inch IPS panel, QHD resolution and 144 Hz, the complete package of features to enjoy gaming at a high level.

It also includes the options that we saw in the multimedia-oriented model, such as the HDRi, with DisplayHDR 400 certification, BI + function, integrated 2.1 sound and remote control for its control. Let's see how this monitor behaves and how it responds to our tests, so let's go there.

But first, we thank BenQ for their trust in us by temporarily lending us this monitor for further analysis.

BenQ EX2780Q technical features

We begin this analysis by describing the Unboxing of the BenQ EX2780Q, which in this case consists of a thick rigid cardboard box of fairly compact dimensions and easy to carry despite the fact that it does not have a handle on the top to improve transport. On the external faces we see images of the monitor and some of its specifications on a white background.

Inside, we have a sandwich type mold made of expanded polystyrene (white cork) that is responsible for storing the screen inside, which in turn will be in a padded bag. The rest of the elements are attached to this panel with their corresponding protections.

Inside this box we have the following accessories and elements:

• BenQ EX2780Q display Support arm Support base Remote control Rubber plug HDMI cable USB Type-C cable Installation and support manual CD with drivers

As in other cases of manufacturer equipment, we have the DisplayPort cable available as options, although it is a pity that in this case it does not come. The monitor comes completely disassembled and without screws lying loose in bags. The remote control comes with a CR2032 type battery included, so it is a very complete bundle.

Bracket design and mounting

In this case the BenQ EX2780Q is a monitor that consists of three structural elements that we will have to assemble to achieve operability in the equipment. These elements are the base, the support arm and the screen. We have quite compact and small elements, which will trigger a fairly basic ergonomics for the monitor.

Focusing on the base or foot, we have a rectangular element built in solid metal and painted in a color mix between silver and metallic bronze, quite elegant that distinguishes this new series of monitors. This base has the corresponding supports at the bottom to place it on hard and soft surfaces. For its installation we find a coupler with a built-in screw on the back that will go into the next element.

The element in question will be the support arm to call it in some way, since it is very small with just 12 or 13 cm in length. It is also made of metal and painted in matt gray. At its upper end it has a double rail coupling that will fit directly into the screen and will be fixed with two screws that are pre-installed in the screen. This arm features a hard plastic top cap that will be removed to make way for a routing channel for the cables. The truth is that it is a very original method and perfectly integrated in the arm, thus avoiding having holes in it.

Like the rest of the brothers, this BenQ EX2780Q has a cover in the central area that we will remove to show its compatibility with VESA 100 × 100 mm type mounts and even for gaming type support derived from it. But the truth is that in general terms it is a very simple support that it includes, and more than a gaming monitor it can seem like a television.

Final appearance and screen design

Without further ado we assemble using a flat or star screwdriver coupling these three elements. The stand should be tilted forward to bring the screen closer to the edge to make it more accessible. Later we will see the ergonomics of the BenQ EX2780Q, now let's see the final appearance.

And we can say that the competition in this sector is quite strong, since manufacturers like Asus, MSI or Gigabyte are great exponents in gaming monitors. With very good quality panels and complete gaming functions with which this monitor will have to deal with a price similar to Asus TUF Gaming VG27BQ, AORUS Fi27q or MSI Optix MAG271CQP.

And what does the BenQ EX2780Q offer us in terms of design? Well, a screen with very compact dimensions of only 196 mm deep with extremely thin frames and, therefore, a very well used surface. We will only have a plastic frame at the bottom, 3.5 cm thick and with a finish in the same color as the base and a brushed type finish. Both the side and top frames are directly integrated into the image panel, and are about 8 mm thick, including the small mandatory plastic edge for attachment.

A rather interesting aspect of the monitor is that the speakers or midrange / treble speakers are located in the lower frame of the front area, in the form of two openings protected by a grid. In the central area we have a smooth black plastic element whose function will be to house the ambient light sensor for the BI + function intended to automatically control the brightness. Also in this area we will have the infrared sensor for the remote control that is included, and that we will see in the section of the OSD menu later.

We still have to see the back area of ​​the BenQ EX2780Q, which is entirely occupied by a good quality ABS plastic casing and gently curved to make a relatively thin panel. In the upper area we have the distinctive treVolo sound technology, and just below the grille that acts as an air outlet and for the 5W woofer that we have here.

We must also attend to the right side where we have the navigation joystick, as well as two buttons for quick functions. And let's not forget the volume wheel located on the lower left edge (seen from the front) to facilitate the management of the integrated speakers. In general it is a fairly simple area, but with quite useful controls, well located and intuitive.

Basic ergonomics

One aspect that we consider can be improved on this BenQ EX2780Q, especially for being a gaming-oriented monitor, is ergonomics. Although it is true that it is compatible with VESA 100 × 100 mm mounts, it does not have too advanced a support nor do all users have this type of VESA adapters on their desk.

We will not have the ability to rotate the screen on its axis nor the indispensable possibility of raising and lowering it to adapt it to the height of our chair and desk. So we can only modify their vertical orientation, that is, they have free movement on the Y axis with 5 ^or down or 15 ^or up.

In summary, what we gain in design and elegance in this family of monitors, we lose in ergonomics and mobility. Perhaps in a 32-inch monitor it is not relevant, but it is in a 27 ”gaming.

Connectivity

We now give way to the connectivity section, where this BenQ EX2780Q does offer a good variety, although neither at the level of its direct competition. In this case the configuration is made up of the following ports:

• 1x Display Port 1.42x HDMI 2.01x USB Type-C1x 3.5mm Jack for audio output Kensington slot for universal padlock (on the outside) 3-pin power connector

Due to the greater requirement of this panel to operate at 144 Hz and 2K resolution, the manufacturer has turned to the latest versions of available ports. So with HDMI 2.0 we can work at 2K @ 144 Hz without the need for compression, while with DisplayPort 1.4 we could go up to 2K @ 240 Hz, in both cases with a depth of 10 bits and even greater. They will also be compatible with FreeSync and HDR.

To these connectors is also added a useful USB Type-C port with integrated DisplayPort interface that will come in handy for laptops with a Max-Q design. In this case unfortunately the port does not give the possibility of delivering power to charge equipment, something that the BenQ EW3280U did offer. finally the monitor's power supply is directly integrated into it.

A notable absence at this point is the lack of a USB type A port to connect peripherals or link it with possible management programs from the operating system.

Screen Features

A very interesting aspect of the BenQ EX2780Q is that it includes, in addition to gaming features, the multimedia functions that make up the other products in the family.

Starting with the basic features, we have a 27-inch screen with IPS LED image technology . This offers a native QHD resolution of 2560x144p, thus being a standard 16: 9 panoramic format. The typical contrast for this panel is 1, 000: 1 typical of IPS, while the dynamic is raised to 20M: 1

Being a gaming monitor, we have the benefits pack that we see in other teams, together with this 2K resolution we have a refresh rate of 144 Hz and a response of the panel of 5 ms GTG that perhaps seems somewhat discreet compared to the competition. Obviously in it we have FreeSync dynamic refresh technology and HDCP 2.2 support .

For those already thinking about ghosting, BenQ implements AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator) technology. This what you do is raise the voltage of the pixels to increase the brightness of the panel and thus improve the response of the pixels in GTG and thus eliminate as much as possible the effect of ghost image or ghosting. To this we add being a monitor with Flicker-Free technology, an almost mandatory standard for a gaming equipment and thus ensure the absence of flicker and tear in the moving image.

We now continue with other technologies of interest for both gaming and multimedia consumption, which in this case is its support for HDR with DisplayHDR 400 certification. The typical brightness of the panel is 350 cd / m ² or nits, which should give peaks of 400 nits with this mode activated. BenQ has called it HDRi, since it implements an intelligent HDR mode to adapt the contrast and saturation of colors based on the image represented. We anticipate that it is not an impressive contrast, but at least it maintains more realistic colors than other monitors and without exceeding overexposure.

At the bottom we have an ambient light sensor that is combined with the BI + option that adapts the brightness of the screen to the ambient light and the content being played to improve quality. Finally, the BenQ EX2780Q's color rendering translates to a 10-bit depth (1.07 billion colors) that will likely be 8-bit + FRC. The specified color coverage is 95% DCI-P3, which we will verify later with our colorimeter.

Being an IPS panel we have viewing angles of 178 ^or both vertically and horizontally. Color distortion is non-existent in both cases, if only the brightness on the screen will have a certain variation as is normal. They have also not forgotten its blue light filter mode, integrated on the Eye Care section of the OSD and which has several TÜV-certified white reduction image modes .

And we have already commented in the design section that the BenQ EX2780Q integrates a quite interesting sound system. It consists of two front 2W speakers and a rear 5W woofer, thus generating a 2.1 with treVolo audio technology. For practical purposes, it provides a sound quality similar to that of a television, at least in clarity of sound and large, although it does offer a lower volume capacity for having less power. This includes a quick menu with various audio equalizations in the OSD and even the possibility of modifying it with the software of this firm.

Calibration and performance tests

Now it is time to analyze the color and calibration performance of the BenQ EX2780Q, verifying that the manufacturer's technical parameters are met. For this we will use the X-Rite Colormunki Display colorimeter together with the DisplayCAL 3 and HCFR software for calibration and profiling, verifying these properties with the sRGB color space, DCI-P3.

And we have used some of the tests on the Testufo page such as Flickering and Ghosting to verify that the monitor does not have this type of problem. To this we add the hours we have been testing and playing.

Flickering, Ghosting and other image artifacts

Of course we have made use of all the functions that this BenQ EX2780Q includes, being in this case the AMA technology in its two different levels or the potion disabled. We have configured the test at 960 pixels per second and a separation of 240 pixels between the UFOs, always with a Cyan background color. The images taken have been tracked with the UFOs at the same speed at which they appear on the screen in order to capture the trail of ghosting that they may leave.

For practical purposes, AMA is like the overdrive function on other computers, and in this case no other option is included to reduce the effects of blur. We can see that the typical trail that is generated by the ghosting effect is decreasing the more demanding we are with the acceleration of pixels with AMA. We start from a noticeable trail until we arrive at a fairly well-defined image with hardly any trail. This effect is reduced in games in all cases, and so it has been in our tests and our visual experience.

As for the other effects such as flickering, or tearing, we have not perceived any problems or eyestrain. We also do not have a noticeable IPS glow or corners with bleeding, so we are facing a panel of good quality of construction and features.

Contrast and brightness

For the brightness tests of the BenQ EX2780Q we have used 100% of its capacity and with the standard Display HDR mode activated.

Measurements	Contrast	Gamma value	Color temperature	Black level
@ 100% brightness without HDR	1125: 1	2.27	6148K	0.3278 cd / m 2

Brightness without HDR

Brightness with HDR

Well, the table shows us some pretty attractive results in general regarding the panel's capacity and a first approximation of its calibration. For example, we have a good contrast higher than its specifications and a very good value of 2.27 Gamma close to the ideal 2.2. The color temperature in your case is very similar to that of the other BenQ we tested, although it tends to warm colors for less than 6500K, nothing that cannot be fixed from the OSD by lowering reds and greens. Finally, the black level is very good if we consider that the data has been taken with the maximum brightness.

Moving to the brightness uniformity captures, in the first case we have the values ​​recorded without HDR and in the second with said option activated. In both cases they are exactly the same values, and that is that there is no evolution in the targets represented, but rather that the contrast and sharpness of the image become more aggressive. Uniformity is very good in both cases, but we see that we are not reaching the promised 400 nits.

The charts and tests that follow have been carried out with the standard image mode of the monitor and the maximum brightness.

SRGB space

We continue to analyze the BenQ EX2780Q's color accuracy with the sRGB color space, the least demanding in terms of coverage. The manufacturer has had no problems covering 100% of this space, giving as absolute value no less than 139% the comfortably superior coverage in the greens and reds.

The average Delta E value is 2.45, which can be improved in this case, although it is relatively close to 2, which we would consider very good. With a good calibration we will be able to improve the gray scale and better balance the warm tones that the panel tends to. Finally, the HCFR graphics do not reflect any surprises in this regard, with a good luminance curve, and a slight predominance of reds on the RGB graph.

DCI-P3 space

We now turn to the space aimed at content creators in 4K, that is, DCI-P3, in which we have obtained a coverage of 94.4%, being practically 95% reflecting its specifications. The color palette in this case reflects better results, with an average Delta E of 1.71 and a very good white point as it is extremely close to 6500K.

The graphs in detail show us an excellent monitor calibration for this space, especially in the gamma value, practically tracing the curve that the program considers ideal, as well as the one that shows the luminance. In the same way, both whites and blacks are bordering on perfection, so, to be a gaming monitor, the values ​​are outstanding.

Calibration

Despite the good results, we have carried out the calibration of the BenQ EX2780Q to see how far it can go. This we have carried out in the "User" image mode in which we can manually change the color temperature from the OSD, not being so in the other cases. The rest of the values ​​such as brightness, contrast and others we have kept as they are from the factory.

We could sense that the results were going to be good, but it is that they exceed our expectations. We have in both cases a Delta E less than 1, which means that the color difference between the real and the one represented on the screen is imperceptible to the human eye. Great BenQ job on this monitor, yes sir.

Next, we leave you the ICC calibration file to upload to your computer if you have this monitor.

OSD menu and remote control

And we are reaching the end of this analysis of the BenQ EX2780Q, now being the turn of the OSD panel and the options that we find in it. We have two ways to interact with it, using the integrated joystick on the back right or better, with the included remote control.

And it is that the remote will be tiny, but it covers all the options in full which is magnificent and comfortable for us. The most interesting thing is at the bottom with 8 buttons to:

• Select the HDRi mode among the 3 available types Open the OSDA menu Activate or deactivate the BI + mode which will only be available in the standard image profile Activate Low Blue Light with 5 different profiles Choose the audio profile among 5 predefined equalizations Give or remove volume to the monitor

To this we add the navigation wheel and the "OK" button that functions as the joystick.

The two buttons that are integrated into the back of the panel will activate two drop-down menus: the video source selection menu and the other with the color mode reduced to three options. The truth is that they are of little use and perfectly skippable.

The main OSD menu of the BenQ EX2780Q consists of 7 sections with enough density of options in them focused on the image configuration mainly. In them we will miss options such as the implementation of crosshairs, measurement of FPS, image feeding or more image modes oriented to gaming.

The second and third section are the most interesting, since in them we will touch the image parameters and others such as black exposure (Sharpness), Overscan, super resolution to improve sharpness. Or a curious focus mode to darken the periphery of the screen and focus the brightness in the central part. The third section also focuses on options such as HDR modes, image modes, AMA technology, etc.

User experience

Before reaching the conclusions, it is convenient to develop a little the experience that we have had with the BenQ EX2780Q during the days that we have used it, as far as possible to play and test.

The performance of the panel has seemed very good to us. As we say, the complete package of features makes it an ideal team for players who want to obtain ideal qualities for both competitive games and solo campaigns. Let me explain, the 2K resolution makes us have excellent image quality as well as good FPS rates for powerful graphics cards with which to enjoy a good campaign of an RPG. While its 27 inches are currently the standard for gamers, a compact screen that can cover our field of view well and 144 Hz to ensure optimal fluidity in both 2K and Full HD with good quality rescaling.

Another element that seems very successful to us is the incorporation of HDRi technology. Despite the fact that HDR is not exactly the most impressive, it does give us a good improved contrast without losing color fidelity. Something important is that we can activate it without having to touch the operating system, since Windows sometimes gets quite mixed between HDR and normal mode. Its three modes give us versatility and good possibilities to leave it to our liking depending on which scenarios, for example FPS games, survival, multimedia content, etc. We missed a mode with higher color saturation, perhaps due to panel limitations.

AMA technology to increase that 5 ms response time seems to do its job well and reduce the effect of ghosting on the monitor to almost zero. For practical purposes I have not had any problem with gaming performance, everything looking smooth and seamless thanks to FreeSync without flickering or tearing.

I have also noticed some absences that by now are common to find in other brands, such as the possibility of managing the OSD menu with software from the operating system. And also other commented options like a few FPS and crosshairs for first-person action games. This does not detract from the performance of the monitor, but it is true that the competition in this segment is very tough and it is not exactly a cheap monitor.

Final words and conclusion about BenQ EX2780Q

With our conclusions we finish this analysis of the BenQ EX2780Q, a monitor built primarily for gaming but that presents interesting options for its use for multimedia and all kinds of scenarios.

Its gaming features consist of offering 27 inches of diagonal ideal for competitive gaming and 144 Hz at 2K resolution with excellent versatility combining image quality along with high refresh rates that high-end GPUs can take advantage of. Perhaps the response time is not his forte, but in the tests we have not seen differences with respect to the competition.

It has AMA technology on its side to improve this response and eliminate ghosting in a solvent way and also functions such as black adjustment, flicker-free or HDRi with 3 modes of improved contrast. We have lacked options such as its management through software from the operating system or more predefined image modes for games, but this will not tarnish our visual experience.

We are facing a very good quality IPS panel in view of the results we have obtained with the colorimeter. Having an excellent factory calibration with Delta-E means close to 2 in sRGB and lower in DCI-P3. It also offers a very wide coverage of 95% DCI-P3 suitable for amateur and even professional level design.

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Ergonomics is undoubtedly an improvement, since the base it includes can only be moved vertically. We will not be able to rotate it or modify its height, something important in a game like this. Yes, it is compatible with VESA 100 × 100 support and its ultra-thin frame design comes in handy for multi-screen setups.

The video connectivity is quite good, even offering the option of USB Type-C with DisplayPort for Max-Q laptops, although it does have a load capacity and neither with USB-A for peripherals. To this we add an outstanding 2.1 powerful sound system, and with quality thanks to the treVolo signature, being at the level of televisions. And yes, we have a remote control, something that is difficult to see in this type of monitor as well as its multimedia image functions and blue light filter.

To finish we can find this BenQ EX2780Q for a price on Amazon of 495 euros, being part of monitors with similar benefits from MSI, Asus or Gigabyte / AORUS. In its favor we have its image quality and gaming benefits, but there are still some aspects to polish for its price such as ergonomics or more game-oriented options.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ GAMING VERSATILITY WITH 27 ”, 144 HZ AND 2K	LITTLE ERGONOMICS
+ AMA TECHNOLOGY WITH WELL-CONTROLLED GHOSTING	NO USB PORTS OR MANAGEMENT FROM SO
+ EXCELLENT FACTORY CALIBRATION
+ BENEFITS AS TO COLOR AND COVERAGE
+ GOOD OSD, REMOTE CONTROL AND SOUND 2.1

The Professional Review team awards him the gold medal:

BenQ EX2780Q

DESIGN - 85%

PANEL - 90%

BASE - 83%

MENU OSD - 91%

GAMES - 90%

PRICE - 88%

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