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

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...

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

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

BenQ's SW2700PT is a reasonably priced 27-inch monitor designed for photographers. It's an excellent performer and is packed with photo-friendly features.

Accurate colors; Extensive image settings; Strong feature set; Wide color gamut

No HDMI 2.0; Lacks ECO mode

For professional photographers, color accuracy is a major factor when selecting a monitor for photo manipulation. Equally important is having a panel that will display a wide range of colors and the right mix of color controls necessary to calibrate the screen. With the BenQ SW2700PT ($649.99), you get all three, as well as some photo-centric features, including a shading hood, an SD card reader, and a fully adjustable stand, all at a price that won't break the bank. This 27-inch monitor uses Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle (AHVA) panel technology to deliver very accurate colors, and displays 99 percent of the Adobe RGB color space. It also offers excellent viewing angles. It's our top pick for midrange, big-screen monitors. Design and Features The SW2700PT ($599.00 at Amazon) boasts a 27-inch WQHD (2,560-by-1,440-resolution) matte panel based on AHVA technology, which is similar to In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology in that it offers rich, accurate colors and wide viewing angles....

BenQ's SW2700PT is a reasonably priced 27-inch monitor designed for photographers. It's an excellent performer and is packed with photo-friendly features.

Accurate colors; Extensive image settings; Strong feature set; Wide color gamut

No HDMI 2.0; Lacks ECO mode

The monitor is very nice and seems to work well. However, I have a dual monitor setup on my iMac (the Benq being the second), and the Benq-provided calibration software can only be run on a single-monitor configuration.

I'm a film photographer, and have to use an old fuji Sp-3000 film scanner to scan my negatives to digital files. The software that runs on the scanner is limited to windows 2000 and janky fuji software, and doesn't allow for any software color profiles or management.

For a 2,560x1,440 display, the SW2700PT seems expensive, but you're paying for its colour accuracy and hardware calibration. For dedicated photo or video editors, these are features well worth paying for. And, comparing the SW2700PT to the main competition, it's actually comparatively good value.

Outstanding colour accuracy; Great calibration tools; Highly adjustable

No integrated speakers