I don't remember the exact steps, but on Windows 10 you can set your display to be in 1080p mode with integer scaling, so your 4K display looks like a 1080p display with no blurring
I use the older version of this monitor, the SW2700PT from BenQ. Love this screen and the results I get editing on it. The prints I get out of my P800 are very close to what the BenQ renders. If you're looking for a top notch monitor at a reasonable price look no further.
I completely agree with you! I'm professional photographer also ( fashion lingerie-swimsuit) and I also use BenQ SW270 coupled with a BenQ SW2700. 2K is perfect resolution for 27". Only from 32" you can see difference using 4K. A 27" monitor 4K also show really small icons on screen....
@@redapple1683 I only work with 27" 2K ( 2700 and 270 ) and never work on 4K 27". For sure all icons are too small but I do not known nothing about quality of images.
@@redapple1683 i use a BenQ pd3220q and it is 3440-1440 and looks great! Using a 4k screen will meen having everything to small and then you need to scale and when you do that u are no longer using 4k.
I bought own both BenQ SW271 27 2017 and the SW270C 2019, I do a little video work as well on top of editing photos for my bookings, so paying for that additional $300 for a 4k monitor is worth it. I do notice that the new 2019 monitor SW 270c emits a better color and is vibrant, think of a Star Wars light saber pulsing that radiant red or green color beaming. But the 2017 model is a little lacking.. Maybe because its 2 years older or maybe the pixel is slowing aging but I do notice, using my dual setup, I prefer the 2019 model play backing my videos and is used to edit my image on, while the 2017 model holds my interface workspace.
hi, does the 4K in sw271 look far more sharp compared to 2k in sw270c ? is the difference huge or not so much ? let say if you look 60 cm from the monitor. thank you so much !
You make some great points and if 90% of your work is targeted for web use, this does seem like a good choice. But I have to ask about that other 10% - do you find it frustrating using 16:9? Personally, I much prefer 16:10 since 16:9 is invariably too "skinny" for most print formats. And can you rotate this monitor for vertical formats? Thank you for your excellent videos. Best regards from Canada.
I have a mb pro m1 & want a solid monitor for photo editing/printing. But I'm used to using the imac large monitors for everything--internet, email, TH-cam etc. Can the BenQ monitor work well for those things too? Or would I need to use the MacBook Pro?
I am a musik producer and I just bought the BenQ PD3420Q for my Mac Mini M1 and it works and looks fantastic! Somehing about Mac Os not beeing able to scale 4k screen right! I tried a 4k BenQ but using the native resolution (4k) was way to small so I had to scale but then u are not using 4k anymore! 3440-1440 and 2560-1440 with a ppi near 110 should be the sweatspot for mac users or go 5-6 k thats what Apple want us to do hence their new displays! That are way to overpriced!
Does the output changes when printed because of the resolution of the monitor? I mean, if I buy SW240 which is bit higher resolution than 1080p and print a photo after editing on it will the output be any different if the same editing was done on a 4k version..? I hope I able to explain my question..
Hello I love your review, I am studying to buy a monitor and precisely these two models are what I want, seeing you change the model for a 2K makes me doubt, I was almost convinced of the Sw271 for being 4K and I am seeing that I can be wrong to have that scaling problem. The question would be: If you scaled the 4K monitor to 2K you did not get the same effect as with the Sw 270C but with more definition? Or is it better to change the model to have the native 2Ks? Thank you
I saw in another video that if you're not editing video in 4k then there is no need for a 4k monitor. For one, it will make your script smaller such as in LR or PS. It will be difficult to read the names of the scales (exposure, clarity, luminance, etc.) and the drop down menus as well. Plus your computer might need more processing power to work with a 4k monitor - it could run slower.
I agree, after buying the BenQ 4k I think it was not a good idea. The text is too small in programmes like Capture One or LR and it's really overkill. The 2k monitor would be better for the simple reason that it would not pixelate when zooming to 100% on a photo, where a 4k monitor set to 2k (only way to actually use it....so why bother ? ) - does.
How does 4K video look on a 2K monitor and when you take it back to 4K? I had read 4K down sampled to 2K doesn’t look the same after returning 4K monitor. Also for the fonts can be scaled to fit or the monitor will now automatically. Also with the SW321C being reduced in price $200, it’s getting closer to the 27”4K price point $1599. The current 2k monitor is $799, so it’s a big difference in cost between the versions. Now the newer SW272U or SW272G is out in 27” 4K/2K with the thinner monitor edge like the PD models.
Calling this monitor professional is a scam. I had 3 and I gave them all because of uneven illumination, colors that were breaking because there were spots on the matrix. I gave the money away and I bought a different brand monitor.
@@DenisMortell There was a green/orange cast on the monitor. This seems to be common issue to these low budget monitors. Many basically using the same panel. Read reviews on amazon and B&H. That is not something you fix with calibration unfortunately. I probably got a lemon but I am not taking anymore chances with BenQ, happy it works for you.
theDynamo - which display did you end up getting instead? I’ve been using an MEC 271W for years and now that I’m upgrading to a MacBook Pro 16 inch I may need to get a new display. Trying to decide if I would go again with NEC or perhaps an Eizo. I was intrigued by the BenQ’s but now hearing your comments about the uneven illumination or color, I’ll have to reconsider
Agree 100%. 2K better than 4K for photo editing. All apps scale better with 2K. 4K is hype for home studio TV/movies. Not good for 14" viewing distance.
I make music and was looking for at BenQ 4k but then I found out that using 4k on a Mac is not really possible! I use A mac mini m1 and using a 4k screen with that means that I have to scale because 4k i way to small and then I am not using 4k! I actuelly have to macs (both m1 mini) and I found the BenQ 34 PD3420Q it is 3440 x 1440 and has a ppi of 109 which seems to be one of the sweetspots for mac (110 or 210)
@@PLANETWATERMELON I purchased mine just one month after that comment I made. Yes, the monitor comes with the hood but it won't fit in the vertical position. Well, at least in the dealer that I purchased the monitor (Vistek - Canada) it came with the hood. The monitor is superb. and for image retouching / fine art printing workflow, the resolution is good enough. The only problem that I found so far is that using it with a new M1 Apple Macbook Pro, sometimes the monitor just losses the display port (via thunderbolt cable) connectivity. The OS still recognizes the monitor, but for some reason the monitor doesn't display any image and shows a message of no signal found. I spent one week trying to make it work again the first time it happened. It's just a matter of turning every thing off, disconnect the monitor's power cable from the wall, wait ~ 10 seconds, and turn every thing back on. It's annoying, but it works. It happened 3 times so far since I purchased it 3 months ago.
@@luciolibanori814 thanks. That’s disappointing about it not working sometimes. Think I’m leaning towards the LG 24 ultrafine or keeping my Studio Display and keep my fingers crossed I can pay it off in 12 months before interest is included. Not sure 24” is a good size for photo editing.
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I don't remember the exact steps, but on Windows 10 you can set your display to be in 1080p mode with integer scaling, so your 4K display looks like a 1080p display with no blurring
I use the older version of this monitor, the SW2700PT from BenQ. Love this screen and the results I get editing on it. The prints I get out of my P800 are very close to what the BenQ renders. If you're looking for a top notch monitor at a reasonable price look no further.
Are you saying this is good for paper prints? I print my work mostly. Thank you.
@@akfisher7138 Yes; paper prints. You'll love it.
@@LarryManiccia thank you for encouraging reply!
I completely agree with you! I'm professional photographer also ( fashion lingerie-swimsuit) and I also use BenQ SW270 coupled with a BenQ SW2700. 2K is perfect resolution for 27". Only from 32" you can see difference using 4K. A 27" monitor 4K also show really small icons on screen....
Hi, does 2K look much more blurry compared to 4K to you ? in 27" size. thank you!
@@redapple1683 I only work with 27" 2K ( 2700 and 270 ) and never work on 4K 27". For sure all icons are too small but I do not known nothing about quality of images.
@@redapple1683 i use a BenQ pd3220q and it is 3440-1440 and looks great! Using a 4k screen will meen having everything to small and then you need to scale and when you do that u are no longer using 4k.
Wow! As it turns out, I bought the SW2700PT but this never occurred to me! Now that you mention it... this is a great reason to buy 2K!
I'll be ordering the 279C as soon as I can find one in stock somewhere.
I bought own both BenQ SW271 27 2017 and the SW270C 2019, I do a little video work as well on top of editing photos for my bookings, so paying for that additional $300 for a 4k monitor is worth it. I do notice that the new 2019 monitor SW 270c emits a better color and is vibrant, think of a Star Wars light saber pulsing that radiant red or green color beaming. But the 2017 model is a little lacking.. Maybe because its 2 years older or maybe the pixel is slowing aging but I do notice, using my dual setup, I prefer the 2019 model play backing my videos and is used to edit my image on, while the 2017 model holds my interface workspace.
hi, does the 4K in sw271 look far more sharp compared to 2k in sw270c ? is the difference huge or not so much ? let say if you look 60 cm from the monitor. thank you so much !
watch the videos from artisright...
@@TopAgentKen I cant choose between Eizo CS2731 / BenQ SW270C or CS2740 / SW272U
why couldn't you cut the resolution in 1/2 on the current 4k monitor?
love this monitor! yt knows my stuff :D
You make some great points and if 90% of your work is targeted for web use, this does seem like a good choice. But I have to ask about that other 10% - do you find it frustrating using 16:9? Personally, I much prefer 16:10 since 16:9 is invariably too "skinny" for most print formats. And can you rotate this monitor for vertical formats? Thank you for your excellent videos. Best regards from Canada.
i realize Im kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch newly released series online ?
@Caiden Timothy i would suggest flixportal. You can find it by googling =)
@Ryder Ahmir Yup, have been watching on Flixportal for years myself :D
@Ryder Ahmir thank you, I went there and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it !
@Caiden Timothy No problem :D
I have a mb pro m1 & want a solid monitor for photo editing/printing. But I'm used to using the imac large monitors for everything--internet, email, TH-cam etc. Can the BenQ monitor work well for those things too? Or would I need to use the MacBook Pro?
I am a musik producer and I just bought the BenQ PD3420Q for my Mac Mini M1 and it works and looks fantastic! Somehing about Mac Os not beeing able to scale 4k screen right! I tried a 4k BenQ but using the native resolution (4k) was way to small so I had to scale but then u are not using 4k anymore! 3440-1440 and 2560-1440 with a ppi near 110 should be the sweatspot for mac users or go 5-6 k thats what Apple want us to do hence their new displays! That are way to overpriced!
Does 4k on 27" monitor look definitely sharper than 2k by a huge gap in the same size? Sorry for weird english
Does the output changes when printed because of the resolution of the monitor?
I mean, if I buy SW240 which is bit higher resolution than 1080p and print a photo after editing on it will the output be any different if the same editing was done on a 4k version..?
I hope I able to explain my question..
Hello I love your review, I am studying to buy a monitor and precisely these two models are what I want, seeing you change the model for a 2K makes me doubt, I was almost convinced of the Sw271 for being 4K and I am seeing that I can be wrong to have that scaling problem. The question would be: If you scaled the 4K monitor to 2K you did not get the same effect as with the Sw 270C but with more definition? Or is it better to change the model to have the native 2Ks?
Thank you
I saw in another video that if you're not editing video in 4k then there is no need for a 4k monitor. For one, it will make your script smaller such as in LR or PS. It will be difficult to read the names of the scales (exposure, clarity, luminance, etc.) and the drop down menus as well. Plus your computer might need more processing power to work with a 4k monitor - it could run slower.
I agree, after buying the BenQ 4k I think it was not a good idea. The text is too small in programmes like Capture One or LR and it's really overkill. The 2k monitor would be better for the simple reason that it would not pixelate when zooming to 100% on a photo, where a 4k monitor set to 2k (only way to actually use it....so why bother ? ) - does.
How does 4K video look on a 2K monitor and when you take it back to 4K? I had read 4K down sampled to 2K doesn’t look the same after returning 4K monitor.
Also for the fonts can be scaled to fit or the monitor will now automatically. Also with the SW321C being reduced in price $200, it’s getting closer to the 27”4K price point $1599. The current 2k monitor is $799, so it’s a big difference in cost between the versions. Now the newer SW272U or SW272G is out in 27” 4K/2K with the thinner monitor edge like the PD models.
How does it compare to the SW2700PT ?
It's exactly the same with a USB c port.
I’m buy a new monitor, what do you think about the BenQ PD3200U 32”?
like for the video quality
is the Eizo better?
yes
what you photo viewer program ?
question: can't you just change the 4k resolution to a lower setting???
I'v been wanting to know that answer to that question too.
I would like to know that
let say you set it down to 2k, it will look more blurry than in real 2k monitor.
Glossy or mattie?
mate
Calling this monitor professional is a scam. I had 3 and I gave them all because of uneven illumination, colors that were breaking because there were spots on the matrix. I gave the money away and I bought a different brand monitor.
Both my SW monitors work great
I second that experience. I've returned my BenQ SW270C, very disappointing!
@@tacatube I have a BenQ SW271 calibrated using basICColor software. Love it.
@@DenisMortell There was a green/orange cast on the monitor. This seems to be common issue to these low budget monitors. Many basically using the same panel. Read reviews on amazon and B&H. That is not something you fix with calibration unfortunately. I probably got a lemon but I am not taking anymore chances with BenQ, happy it works for you.
theDynamo - which display did you end up getting instead? I’ve been using an MEC 271W for years and now that I’m upgrading to a MacBook Pro 16 inch I may need to get a new display. Trying to decide if I would go again with NEC or perhaps an Eizo.
I was intrigued by the BenQ’s but now hearing your comments about the uneven illumination or color, I’ll have to reconsider
Agree 100%. 2K better than 4K for photo editing. All apps scale better with 2K. 4K is hype for home studio TV/movies. Not good for 14" viewing distance.
I make music and was looking for at BenQ 4k but then I found out that using 4k on a Mac is not really possible! I use A mac mini m1 and using a 4k screen with that means that I have to scale because 4k i way to small and then I am not using 4k! I actuelly have to macs (both m1 mini) and I found the BenQ 34 PD3420Q it is 3440 x 1440 and has a ppi of 109 which seems to be one of the sweetspots for mac (110 or 210)
@PhotoTom do you use Adobe RGB or SRGB in your work follow?
when I export for web I use sRGB
Photo Tom But while working you edit while its on Adobe RGB? Then export in srgb for web files and adobeRGB for prints?
Laurent Truong print companies these days usually ask for SRGB
Lionel D they do? Alright good to know!
Can this monitor go vertical?
It can, but it looks like the hood that comes in the box is for horizontal positioning only.
@@luciolibanori814 I don’t believe the hood is included like on the 32”. It’s an extra cost for it.
@@PLANETWATERMELON I purchased mine just one month after that comment I made. Yes, the monitor comes with the hood but it won't fit in the vertical position. Well, at least in the dealer that I purchased the monitor (Vistek - Canada) it came with the hood. The monitor is superb. and for image retouching / fine art printing workflow, the resolution is good enough. The only problem that I found so far is that using it with a new M1 Apple Macbook Pro, sometimes the monitor just losses the display port (via thunderbolt cable) connectivity. The OS still recognizes the monitor, but for some reason the monitor doesn't display any image and shows a message of no signal found. I spent one week trying to make it work again the first time it happened. It's just a matter of turning every thing off, disconnect the monitor's power cable from the wall, wait ~ 10 seconds, and turn every thing back on. It's annoying, but it works. It happened 3 times so far since I purchased it 3 months ago.
@@luciolibanori814 thanks. That’s disappointing about it not working sometimes. Think I’m leaning towards the LG 24 ultrafine or keeping my Studio Display and keep my fingers crossed I can pay it off in 12 months before interest is included. Not sure 24” is a good size for photo editing.
@@luciolibanori814 How about with HDMI? And is it bad to connect with HDMI?
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You could just scale down the previous monitor. You didn't need to spend money.
Yes. Lol. Ppl are funny. But hes sponsored so he can be stupid. :)
Is not a 4K monitor is a 2k monitor
BenQ doesn't make pro grade monitors. Also 10 bit is really 8 bit so they lie. What a bad company. Eizo all the way!
for 2x money :-(
Only the cheaper gaming monitors are 8-bit that claim to be 10 bit. Whereas the sw270c actually is a true 10-bit monitor.
PLEASE STOP WITH THE 2 FIRCED 15 SECOND ADS BEFORE THE VIDEO EVEN STARTS!!!!!!!!! I just found this channel! DISLIKE
You don't know that the ads are displayed by TH-cam and they're the ones deciding where and how many ads they show. It's strange you don't know this and chose to dislike the content I'm offering for FREE
@@BonciuToma exactly. So ridiculous. Thanks for the great content.