The USB-C port displays 4K content and offers an up to 5Gbps transfer rate. So you can do the hardware calibration without having to run a separate USB cable if you utilize the USB-C connection. It is worth noting at this point that the SW271 does utilize the latest USB-C port to transmit video and data with only one cable. Out of the box the BenQ SW271 is very simple to set up and in less than ten minutes I had the stand fully assembled, the display plugged in (via HDMI) to my MacBook Pro and the system fully operable. A copy of the individual calibration report included with the supplied SW271 as tested is included below: The report is nicely presented in a branded envelope on the inside of the box. The mere fact the BenQ SW271 ships with this sort of individual test report speaks volumes to the sort of high-quality display BenQ have produced and the care and attention to detail they have invested in this new display. These sort of calibration reports are normally only found in much more expensive displays such as those from the NEC SpectraView Line and the Eizo Colour Edge monitors. It is worth noting that the report is serial number specific and not batch specific so BenQ is testing each and every monitor. This detailed report includes some very useful information including Uniformity Measurements and Dealt E reports that tell you just how your individual SW271performed when tested before it left the factory. Out of the Box – Every single BenQ SW271 ships with an online factory Calibration Report. There are a few small cosmetic differences between the models with the new SW271 having a slimmer bezel and the OSD buttons have been moved from the bottom edge to the front. Don’t be fooled though the new SW271 display is bristling with the latest technology and represents a not insignificant advance in capabilities and performance. Shading Hood & Hotkey Puck for switching between picture modes as included accessoriesĪppearance – Externally the SW271 is not dissimilar to the previously reviewed SW2700PT.USB-C for transmitting data and video signal with one cable.Hardware Calibration With Palette Master Element Software.Access to 99% Adobe RGB + 100% sRGB Colour Space With IPS technology.In brief, the most important key features are included below. See the SW271 page on BenQ’s website for full details. Specifications – There is no need to regurgitate a complete list of the SW271 specifications as those are already available on BenQ’s website. *Note – To view HDR content from your device, ensure that you use the HDMI cable provided with the SW270 monitor or a High-Speed HDMI Cable or Premium High-Speed HDMI Certified Cable. If you own a 4K Ultra HD DVD Player then you should definitely plug it into your SW271 and load up a 4K HDR title just to see how good video can look these days. On the HDR ready SW271 they are simply jaw-dropping. Where the difference really shines in my experience is when playing the latest crop of 4K Ultra HD HDR disc titles. Now, a year on from that review I have had the time and experience of a lot more testing and it is clear that HDR capability does make a difference. When I reviewed the SW320 I was inconclusive on the supposed benefits of the HDR feature in real-world applications. As you will see from my review, it offers an incredible amount of bang for your buck. It is, in essence, the next generation of the SW2700PT with increased 4K resolution, expanded input options and HDR support and capability. To be clear, the SW271 is a 27” 4k monitor that is primarily aimed at the middle to higher end of the photography and video market. Much has changed in the last eighteen months or so and there are now a wide array of 4K monitors on the market from which to choose. The SW271 was designed to build upon the success of its SW2700PT predecessor and thus it takes image quality to the next level with the addition of 4K UHD resolution and HDR capabilities.īack when I reviewed the SW2700PT 4K monitors were not yet widely available and those that were on the market were exceedingly expensive. The SW271 is a 27” 4K UHD monitor that utilizes a 10-bit panel with 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB colour space coverage as well as support for HDR content. Since my review of the SW321 BenQ has subsequently released the newer and slightly smaller SW271. The SW320 review followed on the heels of my earlier review of the BenQ SW2700 PT 27” Adobe RGB Monitor ( Read the Full Review). It offered groundbreaking performance at its price point ( Read the Full Review). In January of 2017, I reviewed BenQ’s outstanding SW320 31.5” 4K Wide Gamut Adobe RGB monitor for photographers.
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