BenQ MA270UP monitor 27" 4K IPS 60 Hz USB-C 90 W

3840 × 2160 pixels on a 27-inch screen means letters, drawings and the fine detail in photos stay clear even up close, and small text can be read without straining your eyes. The IPS panel has 178° viewing angles, so colours and contrast do not shift when you look from the side or share the screen with someone. The 60 Hz refresh rate and 5 ms response time suit office work, photo editing and watching video.

The screen surface is glossy rather than matte. A glossy coating does not scatter light, so colours look richer and contrast stronger, much like the screen of a tablet or phone. At 450 cd/m² it is brighter than a typical office monitor, which helps in a well-lit room. A glossy surface can still reflect lamps or a window, so place the monitor where no light source sits directly opposite the screen.

Through the USB-C port a laptop gets picture and up to 90 W of power over a single cable, so you do not need a separate charger at the desk. The monitor has four USB ports in total, including USB-A sockets for a keyboard, mouse or flash drive. Two HDMI ports take a second computer, a console or a media player, so the monitor can serve several devices when needed.

The stand lets you change the height, tilt the screen, swivel it left and right and rotate it 90° into an upright position. Portrait mode is useful for long documents, web pages, code and social media feeds, whenever you want to see more lines at once. A properly set height keeps the top of the screen at eye level and reduces strain on your neck and shoulders over a long working day.

The monitor has built-in speakers for video calls, system sounds and background music, so there is no need to put separate speakers on the desk and run cables to them. Speakers and USB ports together with a single USB-C cable mean a laptop workspace can be set up with one connection. The monitor weighs 5.14 kg, which makes it easy to lift and position.

Laptop users who want one USB-C cable for a 4K picture, 90 W of power and USB ports; photographers and designers who get a vivid picture from the glossy finish and 450 cd/m² of brightness; writers and programmers who will use portrait mode; and home offices where the two HDMI ports serve a second computer or a media device.