BenQ is a known name when it comes to computer displays. They have been selling monitors for quite a while and their product portfolio includes options for gaming, work, and entertainment.

Don't get me wrong, it's an excellent 4K set. Been used for a couple of weeks now and it really is a decent monitor. However, my only gripe is that the HDR isn't advertised anywhere as "emulated", the box when it arrives even states HDR on the front, but it isn't true HDR.

Most people still use a 1080p monitor, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But now that the prices of 4K monitors are closer to affordable, it’s easier than ever to buy some extra pixels. We checked out the BenQ EL2870U to see if it makes for a solid, entry-level 4K monitor. Outside of just the high screen resolution, this 27-inch monitor also includes some great features like support for HDR and BenQ’s helpful reduced blue light settings. The EL2870U isn’t the flashiest monitor we’ve ever seen — but at $449, it does offer 4K and HDR on a budget. Does that make it a bargain? If you’ve ever seen a BenQ monitor before, you won’t be too surprised when you pull this thing out of the box for the first time. The base and stand aren’t made of aluminum like the HP Z27, nor does it have ultra-thin bezels like the Dell UltraSharp 27 U2719DC. There’s nothing striking about its design. It’s perfect for an office, but not exactly fit for a creative studio. Even options like the cheaper Samsung UH7...

Lightweight, yet sturdy; HDR support, high resolution; Good color gamut and accuracy; Affordable pricing;

Poor black levels and contrast; Limited adjustability; No USB ports;

The BenQ EL2870U has HDR and 4K, but not much else.

Lightweight; yet sturdy; HDR support; high resolution; Good color gamut and accuracy; Affordable pricing

Poor black levels and contrast; Limited adjustability; No USB ports

Purchased this monitor to replace a 7 year old Apple Cinema display. Not even close. Overpriced even on sale IMO.

Bought this to play on my PlayStation 4. Already have a big screen but decided to get a small 4k but when connecting I discovered that the 4k is emulated and the PlayStation doesn't even register the screen as HDR compatible, shocking for the price and can't be returned because it's been plugged in!

REVIEW – Back in May I reviewed BenQ's PD2710QC DesignView 27-inch Designer Monitor and have been using it ever since because I like the built-in USB-C dock and the excellent picture quality. But, it's not 4K so I kept wondering what a 4K monitor would be like to use.

Crisp; vibrant image; Blue light blocking features; HDR features (if your video card supports them; Power supply is internal; so there's no ugly power brick; 3-year warranty

All these sound wonderful but should you get it It depends. I was using an Acer Predator XB271HU IPS gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, and G-Sync. I can definitely feel the difference when I had to go back using a 60Hz monitor (from 144Hz), even when the EL2870U has a much...

Monitor perfect on xbox ps4 pro a must by if you love gaming 10 star

Monitors are a dime a dozen these days. Ranging from your $50 run-of-the-mill basic monitor with a single VGA or DVI port to your top-of-the-line Ultra HD monitor with several HDMI and display ports, there's a monitor for everybody.