BenQ GL2706PQ 27 inch 1440p Gaming Monitor | 1 ms (GtG) response time

this monitor has DDC-CI functionality, so i am able to use an app called NativeDisplayBrightness to change the brightness via the F1/F2 function keys on an old mac mini. the app wont adjust the contrast, but there is another app called Backlight-DDC which you can use to adjust brightness/contrast via sliders. slightly easier than using the OSD and monitor buttons. as for picture quality, its not perfect, but its pretty good. 2560x1440 resolution has much more viewable area than 1920x1080. there is a bit of light bleed on the bottom edge (see attached photos). its mostly not noticeable unless youre in a dark room, the brightness/contrast cranked up, and the picture has a black area like letterbox at the bottom. no issues with refresh rate. color is excellent. audio is average, but typical of monitor speakers. they are rear firing, so most of the sound will be directed away from you, unless your desk is facing a wall to reflect the sound. overall ive been pretty pleased with this monitor.

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Purchased cyberpower pc and this monitor. I play games at 1440 fps max graphics and it looks very good on this screen. This screen is actually a little bigger than I expected, but it not too big to sit in front of. I use its adjustable height and tilt all the time. The build in speakers are so quiet they might as well not be there at all. The screen is matte and not glossy fyi. Worth the buy. Recommend

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Super easy setup! 1 screw to turn to attach the base, then plug and play! Works with both MacBook Pro 2016 and Dell Latitude 7285 via a HDMI/USB-C cable (bought separately) in mirror or extended display modes. Im only giving it 4 stars because the display resolution doesnt quite match either of these laptops, but its good enough and beats squinting at a small screen all day. BTW if Windows wont detect the monitor as a second display in Settings, try Windows key + P, then select the display arrangement you want.

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I needed a 1440 monitor and for $249.00 I just couldnt beat this deal, especially at 27". Looks amazing. The sound is really poor though. The speakers are in the back of the monitor and I guess are designed to bounce off the wall you have behind the monitor. My problem is, my desk is in the middle of the room, no wall. So the sound is almost inaudible. Speakers and/or headphones = problem solved. I didnt buy a monitor for sound production so I dont care, but was a tad surprised.

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I am not a gamer so I cant talk about gaming performance, however, its resolution is great, colors are really good. One bad thing is a dead pixel appeared on its 5th month.

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The monitor is pretty solid. Easy to use and set up, nice picture though not the best. There is a bit of back light bleed around the edges but nothing you notice when gaming or watching movies, which is nice.

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