BenQ SW2700PT Mini Review

Introduction:
Recently bought this monitor and so decided to write a mini review of it. This is not to show off my new monitor but probably would help some of you here who's looking for a 27" wide gamut monitor.

Price:
Around RM2700 - RM3000

Specifications:
Full specifications can be found here:
http://www.benq.com.my/product/monitor/sw2...specifications/

But below are the main highlights of this monitor:
- Covers 100% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB, 100% Rec.709 and 95% DCI-P3
- Real 10-bit IPS (AHVA) panel - AU Optronics, with 14-bit 3D LUT
- Factory calibrated for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Rec.709 with Delta E<2
- 2560 x 1440‎ resolution (109ppi)


My monitor with shading hood, which i prefer to put it on as it blocks some stray light and perceive better contrast.

Uniformity Issues:
This is the main drawback . My unit has a colder colour temperature towards the right side of the display, especially the right lower corner. I would say it is moderately severe. I don't have a colorimeter so i can't report the exact uniformity figure. But definitely detectable with my naked eyes especially on a white background. However, it doesn't distract me when i'm doing my work or when watching movies. There's also some backlight bleeding over the right lower corner of the screen.


Slightly colder white over the right side and around corners.

The Dell UP2716D (a similar spec monitor) has a feature called uniformity compensation and it will give you almost perfect uniformity. But turning it on will reduce the contrast ratio (some reported only 800:1). Many user reviews also reported severe uniformity issue with UP2716D. My previous monitors are all Dell and they all had uniformity and backlight bleeding issues (LG panels). That's why this time i wanted to try other brand.

Contrast Ratio:
Deep enough for an IPS panel. Most reviews reported over 1000:1 and slightly better than UP2716D with uniformity compensation off.

Colour Accuracy:
Almost perfect although i don't have a colorimeter to confirm. This is what i'm most happy about with this monitor. I can confidently edit my photos now. Adobe RGB profile is a plus when i want to work with print images or photos. Colours will 'pop' on some of the deeper shades.

Watching movies:
With the accurate Rec.709 calibration, watching movies on this monitor is a whole new experience. In order to fully benefit from this 10-bit 1440p display, using madVR filter is a must. It nicely upscale 1080p or 720p movies (but need powerful graphic card) and support DCI-P3 HDR videos.


Many preset profiles to choose from


The remote controller also provides fast switching between profiles

Gaming:
I'm not a gamer and therefore this is not important to me. Obviously this monitor does not support freesync.


Conclusion:

Pros:
- Accurate calibrated colour
- Many preset profiles to choose from
- Good contrast ratio for an IPS wide gamut monitor

Cons:
- Uniformity issues
- Not for gamer
- Quite expensive for some, but this is one of the most affordable 27" wide gamut monitor.


Other reviews:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/benq-s...nitor,4374.html
https://us.hardware.info/reviews/6564/pro-b...adobergb-battle