A competitively-priced monitor with high pixel density, selectable colour modes, adjustable brightness levels, multiple inputs and outputs and support for hardware calibration.

While other monitors are content to offer features like one-millisecond response times and adaptive refresh technology, there are users out there with more specific needs for their displays.

Near-perfect panel and processing; No calibration needed; Decent price point; Sturdy; versatile stand

Not for gamers; Only one DisplayPort

For those who have an interest in photography then a specialised ‘RGB' unit such as this offering from BenQ could well solve the problem of getting the colour correct, this unit guarantees 99% correct Adobe RGB colour space.

Poor colour reproduction. This monitor is apparently aimed at photographers who demand perfect colour reproduction, my experience was very different. The contrast of the display is far from perfect, the blacks are not ‘black', I found myself pushed Lightroom shadows and blacks far beyond what was...

running from a low resolution lap top got it hoping it would work. Easy assembly and set up. Plugged it in it worked straight off. Easy to use, the switching between colour spaces is simple. great for soft proofing. Hopefully it will pay for itself in paper savings.

Durable; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Simple Controls

To back up the Palette Master Element software BenQ includes a 14-bit 3D look-up table (LUT) to further enhance the accuracy of the native 10-bit panel. Other key features of the SW2700PT include 99 per cent of Adobe RGB coverage, an average Delta-E of less than 2 and a shading hood for the display.

Precise calibration software; Excellent colour reproduction; Multi-adjustment stand; Includes shading hood; Good power consumption

Lacks PiP and PbP; Noticeable IPS glow

When we first unpacked the SW2700PT we weren't surprised by its exceptional build quality or its large feature set. BenQ always puts maximum effort into its products and this new professional monitor is no exception. What did surprise us (only a little) was its phenomenal accuracy.

Reference-level accuracy; no calibration required; excellent light hood included; premium build quality; bright sharp AHVA panel; slick OSD controller; great value

Some gaps in Palette Master software but the monitor has no flaws worth reporting