Benq SW271

£949/$1099 www.benq.eu

Size 27-in Ratio 16x9 Resolution 3840x2160 Brightness 350cd/m2 Contrast ratio 1000:1 SRGB gamut (claimed) 100%

Adobe RGB gamut (claimed) 99%

This Benq screen has a 27-in panel size with a 4K UHD native resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. It also boasts the usual 10-bit colour depth, equivalent to more than a billion colours. It’s well built with a sturdy case and a rigid stand, which keeps the monitor wobble-free throughout the range of its tilt, swivel, height and pivot adjustments.

Factory preset SRGB and Adobe RGB modes are available, along with an HDR mode. Benq claims 100% coverage of the SRGB range and an impressive 99% for Adobe RGB. Palette Master Element calibration software comes with the monitor, to maintain optimum colour accuracy. Other supplied extras include a hotkey puck control dial for easily switching between SRGB, Adobe RGB and advanced B&W display modes.

The SW271’S factory presets proved highly accurate for colour rendition, with just a very slight green colour cast. After calibration, colour rendition was close to perfect.

PROS Rigid stand; shading hood included; excellent performance

CONS Slight green cast before calibration; Typical LED display vignetting