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General

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Series

PhotoVue1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The page and datasheet title the family BenQ PhotoVue Monitors.

ViewFinity S91Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own S90PC creator family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SW272U, 9H.LLFLB.QBE, 9H.LLFLB.QPA6Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026Bechtle copy of the BenQ datasheet, last change 6 June 2023, German. Article number 9H.LLFLB.QPA.7Retailer pagerapidonline.com/benq-9h-llflb-qbe-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-u-70-2959Read 16 October 2026UK retailer lists 9H.LLFLB.QBE.

LS27C900PANXZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own U.S. SKU and own S27C90 manual column. European S27C902PAU is cited only for matching core hardware and explicit energy reference.

GTIN / EAN

840046048020, 47187550902196Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026EAN code 4718755090219 on the datasheet. Rapid Electronics lists the same EAN for 9H.LLFLB.QBE.7Retailer pagerapidonline.com/benq-9h-llflb-qbe-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-u-70-2959Read 16 October 2026EAN-13 4718755090219 for 9H.LLFLB.QBE.8Retailer pagehuntoffice.ie/benq-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-ultra-hd-lcd-black-sw272u.htmlRead 16 October 2026Barcode list 0840046048020, 840046048020, 4718755090219. 840046048020 is the UPC.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

June 202314Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026Launch announcement article of 24 June 2023 says BenQ launched the SW272U and SW272Q today. A US listing was reported on 22 May 2023 (PRAD). Month precision.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The BenQ US product page lists the monitor with a Buy tab. UK retailers stock it.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,599.9914Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026Editor's note: MSRP US$1599.99 for the SW272U. US prices exclude sales tax.

$1,599.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-now-availableRead 5 October 2026Own U.S. August 28, 2023 availability release explicitly $1,599.99, original launch price rather than later discount.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,35915Press articleprad.de/benq-sw272u-4k-display-mit-99-prozent-adobe-rgbRead 16 October 2026Update of 18 July 2023: BenQ says the SW272U is available in Germany now at a recommended price of 1,359 euro. Price includes VAT. The US launch price was reported as 1,599 US dollars.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU, GB1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US spec page. The EU and UK pages carry the same table.3Maker product pagebenq.eu/en-eu/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ Europe spec page, same table. The Europe datasheet lists the part number 9H.LLFLB.QPA at Bechtle and 9H.LLFLB.QBE at UK retailers.4Maker product pagebenq.eu/en-uk/monitor/creative-pro/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ UK spec page for SW272U, same table as the US page. UK retailers list the part number 9H.LLFLB.QBE.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Grey5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Product Color: Grey. The Japanese retailer lists it as dark grey.

Silver1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own front/rear Silver and Metal Silver stand, one colour configuration.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Creator1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ files it under professional monitors and sells it as a photographer monitor. Stored as creator.

Creator1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Maker explicitly intended for graphic design, photography and other creative work.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own advertised 27-inch class. Manual precise viewable diagonal separately 26.9 inches.

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

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26.9in(68.3 cm)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 exact S27C90 column 27 Class, 26.9 inches / 68.4 cm. Not computed from rounded dimensions.

Native resolution

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

5120 × 2880px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own native 5K resolution, not 5120 x 1440 ultrawide.

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

16:91Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 16:09 normalized to 16:9, matching native pixel ratio.

Pixel density

163.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

217.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

0.155mm11Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_BQ16486702Read 16 October 2026Japanese retailer spec table lists the pitch as 0.155 mm. This fits 27 inch 4K and the maker's 163 ppi.

0.1166mm2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 own horizontal and vertical pitch agree at 0.11655 mm.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 exact own active display area, also U.S. API. Native pixel count and pitch agree at published precision.

Curved

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Curved screen: No.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicitly Flat.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Matte16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 2, Coating: clearly matte surface with microscopic diffusion pits, no grain effect.

Matte5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-now-availableRead 5 October 2026Own S90PC release explicitly Matte Display. Reflectance percentage not stated.

Anti-reflection coating

Nano Matte1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Display Screen Coating: Nano Matte. The EU datasheet words it Anti-Reflection.

Anti-reflection coating4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 1 and page 2 explicitly anti-reflection coating, beyond a generic matte-surface assumption.

Touchscreen

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Touch screen: No.

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Panel

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Panel type

IPS1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own IPS. Not the erroneous VA assertion in third-party launch reporting.

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

IPS1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Panel Type: IPS, with LED backlight. No backlight layout is stated.

IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own published technology. Unknown panel maker and part omitted.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet text: 10 bit color depth. The panel method is not stated, so no depth method is stored.

10bits7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact S90PC first-hand review expressly 8-bit plus FRC supporting 1.07 billion colours. Supported total depth 10, not native 10.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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FRC7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact S90PC review explicitly 8-bit panel with FRC. No panel part inferred from that method. The review calls smartphone OSD-slot calibration hardware calibration, but does not expressly establish internal LUT writes required by field help, so hardware_calibration stays unknown.

Displayable colours

1.07 billion1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Published as 1.07 billion colors.

Up to 1 billion1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own literal Max 1B. Panel implementation separately explicit in actual review.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

100%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 100% sRGB. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

100%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical sRGB claim. Review-only measured gamut values excluded from this field.

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

99%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 99% P3. The datasheet and press release word it 99% DCI-P3/Display P3. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

99%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical maker DCI coverage, expressly DCI-P3 in own release. CIE 1976 explicitly identified in own July 17 release footnote 1.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own July 17 release DCI-P3 99% claim footnote 1 explicitly colour representation calculated in CIE 1976. Not reviewer measured gamut.

Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

99%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 99% Adobe RGB. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Factory calibrated

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table lists a Factory Calibration Report. The launch press release says PhotoVue monitors are individually factory calibrated.14Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026The announcement says PhotoVue monitors are individually factory calibrated.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Factory Tuning Yes, with own release explicitly sRGB factory calibration before shipment.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own sRGB factory calibration completed before shipment. Smartphone Smart Calibration is separately supported, but internal hardware LUT writes are not expressly established here, so hardware_calibration remains omitted.

Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

1.51Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Professional section: Delta E (avg) of 1.5 or less. Stored as 1.5, an average and a less-than-or-equal value.

26Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own producer claim Delta E < 2, with footnote factory calibration completed and measured in sRGB before shipment. Average versus maximum and formula unstated. Value is a strict upper-bound claim, not an exact measured error.

Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Accessory list names a Calibration Report, and the Professional section lists Factory Calibration Report: Yes. The PRAD review confirms a printed report in the box.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: a detailed calibration report is included with the quick start guide.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Professional section: Hardware Calibration Yes, with a 16 bit 3D-LUT, through Palette Master Ultimate.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

1,000:11Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Native Contrast 1000:1.

1,000:11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own malformed 1000:01:00 normalized to 1000:1, independently explicit maker launch and original sheet.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

400nits1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Brightness (typ.) 400 nits. Window size and mode are not stated.

600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical 600 cd/m². Not a separate HDR peak claim.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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480nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own guaranteed minimum 480 cd/m², not minimum brightness slider setting.

Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table HDR: HDR10, HLG. The page also says HDR10 and HLG are supported through SDI to HDMI converters.

HDR108Reviewparkablogs.com/content/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-designer-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact own-model first-hand review explicitly HDR10. No other HDR format or certification inferred.9Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact own-model first-hand review explicitly HDR10. No other HDR format or certification inferred.

HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

None16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1 and page 6: BenQ did not have the SW272U certified to VESA DisplayHDR. HDR10 and HLG input are supported.

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Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Viewing Angle (L/R) 178 degrees at CR 10 or more.

178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own horizontal viewing-angle claim.

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists one angle pair, 178/178, at CR 10 or more. Stored for both directions, as the table row names L/R only.

178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own vertical viewing-angle claim.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native	60Hz	60Hz

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Resolution (max.) 3840x2160, Refresh Rate 60 Hz, HDMI v2.0, DisplayPort v1.4. The maker states one maximum for the monitor and no per-port table. The PRAD review ran 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. No USB-C row is stored because no source states the USB-C maximum. Bit depth and chroma are not stated for these rows.

BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	DisplayPort 1.4	Thunderbolt 4
5120 × 2880Native	60Hz	60Hz

Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 33 explicit maximum native 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz plus own page 28 matched 5K60 DisplayPort and Thunderbolt signals. DisplayPort row refers to physical Mini DP socket. Input Signal Plus must be On per page 30 for native 5K. GPU, cable and firmware compatibility apply. Unknown per-mode depth/chroma/DSC omitted. USB-C fallback native ceiling is not separately scoped in page 28, so no extra USB-C mode row assumed. Lower preset timings alone are not maxima. Regulatory PIS 75 Hz default is inconsistent with this explicit native maximum and maker 60 Hz.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

60Hz1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Refresh Rate 60 Hz. No overclock mode.

60Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Max 60 Hz at native 5K. Regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts and is not substituted.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

Not available

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

Not available

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

Not available

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Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

5ms1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Response Times (GtG) 5 ms. The test condition is not stated. The monitor has an AMA overdrive switch.

5ms1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 5 ms GtG. Statistical definition, overdrive setting and endpoint unstated.

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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Overdrive settings

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

Not available

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

Not available

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

Not available

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Flicker-free (claimed)

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Flicker Free Yes.

Black frame insertion

Not available

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

10.5ms19Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/7Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 7, Latenzzeit: a minimum signal delay of about 10.5 ms. The page does not describe the method. The test signal was 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. PRAD's usual method adds signal processing and half the mean pixel transition.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

5.7ms18Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/6Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 6, native 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort, factory settings, AMA On: average grey-to-grey transition 5.7 ms over 15 measurement points, black to white 9.2 ms. With AMA Off the average is 13.2 ms. Measured with a light sensor and oscilloscope.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

600:117Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/3Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 3: about 600:1 with Uniformity On (white 199.6 and black 0.33 cd/m2, native white point). About 820:1 with Uniformity Off. Measured after calibration to D65 where possible, with dynamic controls off.

171:19Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact S27C902PAU tested simultaneous checkerboard contrast (Schachbrett-Kontrast) 171:1. Distinct from maker static 1000:1, whose measurement method and conditions are unstated. Reviewer picture mode, brightness and calibration conditions unstated.

SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

199.6nits17Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/3Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 3, white luminance, Uniformity On, OSD default, native white point, brightness 100 percent: 199.6 cd/m2. This is the factory state. With Uniformity Off after hardware calibration, PRAD measured 283.1 cd/m2 at native white. Calibrated to D65, 207.1 and 272.3 cd/m2. Window size is not stated and the pattern had no black surround.

629nits7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own tested Eco/native-colour-profile maximum 629 cd/m² and 61 W. SDR section explicitly contrasts films having higher HDR peaks. Pattern/window and instrument unstated. Maker typical 600 and other review maxima remain separate. Review erroneous 98 W host charging excluded in favour of own 90 W.

HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

0.7220Measurementprad.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/benQ-SW272U-modus-srgb.pdfRead 16 October 2026PRAD colorimetric report of 26 August 2023, X-Rite i1Pro, OSD colour mode sRGB, before calibration, no display profile, target sRGB, ISO 12646 test chart with 125 colours, brightness 83.5 cd/m2. Average Delta E94 of 0.72 without black, maximum 2.31. The method is Delta E94, not Delta E2000.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	2.0	2	2.2
DisplayPort	1.4	1	2.2
USB-C	Not available	1	2.2

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Connectivity: HDMI (v2.0) 2, DisplayPort (v1.4) 1, USB C (Power Delivery 90W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data) 1. HDCP 2.2 is listed once for the monitor and is stored on each video input row. Bandwidth is not stated.

BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC

Type	Version	Count	Max bandwidth (Gbps)	HDCP
Thunderbolt	4	1	40	2.2
Mini DisplayPort	1.4	1	Not available	2.2

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Own one Thunderbolt 4 and one Mini DP, each HDCP 2.2. Physical Mini DP uses DisplayPort protocol, with 1.4 explicitly in CHIP exact review. Thunderbolt raw 40 Gbps separately own manual. Thunderbolt USB-C fallback shares the same physical socket, not an additional input. Three other USB-C sockets are downstream data/charging only. Unknown DSC omitted. Parka miniDP version 2.2 conflicts with actual 1.4 and appears confused with HDCP 2.2, so is excluded.9Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact S27C902PAU first-hand review directly lists Mini DisplayPort 1.4. Core matches manufacturer S90PC manual. Not Parka mistaken Mini DP 2.2 or an inferred DP version from resolution.

HDMI ports

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Not available

Highest DisplayPort version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

HDMI features

Not available

Not available

USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB C with DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S9 page 24 accepts Thunderbolt 4 or USB Type-C source cable at same upstream USB-C socket, with page 25 explicitly non-Thunderbolt USB-C host use. This is separate from downstream USB-C data ports. No fallback maximum or DSC inferred.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

90W1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Power Delivery (USB C / Thunderbolt) 90, and USB C (Power Delivery 90W). The spec label names Thunderbolt, but the port is described as USB-C only. Guaranteed or shared limits are not stated.

90W2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S9 page 24 maximum 90 W host PD, compatible host input and certified cable required. Downstream USB-C ports separately maximum 4.5 W each. Not aggregate charging or consumption.

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-B	3.1	1
USB-C	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB Type B (Upstream) 1. The USB-C port also carries data to the host, so one USB-C row is stored with no version.

BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC

Connector	Count
USB-C	1

Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 24 one Thunderbolt 4 upstream physical USB-C port. Native USB protocol fallback revision is unreported, so no USB 3.0 or USB4 value inferred from downstream or Thunderbolt bandwidth.

USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	3.1	2

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB 3.1 (Downstream) 2. The PRAD review shows both as Type A. The SD card reader is not a USB port.

BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	3.0	3

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Own USB Ports 3 / USB Hub Version 3.0. Own manual page 24 explicitly distinguishes three downstream sockets from one upstream. Six Colors review USB2.0 statement excluded in favour of own manufacturer and actual Parka USB3.0 transfer verification.

KVM switch

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Professional section: KVM Switch Yes.

No8Reviewparkablogs.com/content/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-designer-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own first-hand S90PC review explicitly KVM No, corroborated CHIP exact S27C902PAU review. Singapore bundle and warranty not transferred. Review Mini DP 2.2 mistaken version excluded.

Daisy chain (MST)

Not available

No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact S90PC page 2 expressly Daisy Chain Nein. Single host input is not a downstream Thunderbolt video output.

Ethernet

No16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Anschluesse: a network port is the only thing missing for a full USB-C dock. No Ethernet port.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Audio: Headphone Jack Yes. The jack type is not stated.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

Not available

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.

Optical out

Not available

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.

Picture in picture

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Picture by picture

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Smart features

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Smart platform

Not available

Tizen1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Operating System Tizen. App and service availability vary by region and account.

Wi-Fi

Not available

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own WiFi5, not later Wi-Fi 6 inferred from firmware updates.

Bluetooth

Not available

4.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own BT4.2.

Remote control

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Remote Controller accessory Yes and U.S. release explicitly included remote.

Audio and camera

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Speakers

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Built-in speakers: No. The Japanese retailer also lists no speakers.11Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_BQ16486702Read 16 October 2026Speakers: none.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Speaker Yes. German sheet contradictory separate Lautsprecher Nein row excluded in favour of own U.S. and Canada explicit speakers.

Number of speakers

Not available

21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own speaker output 5W x 2, independently maker launch and actual review.

Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

Not available

5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 5W x 2, per speaker rather than 10 W total.

Webcam

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Webcam: No.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own bundled 4K SlimFit camera. It attaches to the display and is detachable, rather than permanently embedded in the bezel. This field records the supplied webcam.

Microphone

Not available

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S27C90 controller image page 20 shows mic switch and page 21 explicitly describes physical microphone on/off. Regulatory voice-recognition No is not substituted for actual hardware absence.

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

140mm1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Height Adjustment Stand 140 mm.

120mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 120 mm travel, +/-5 mm tolerance. Overall minimum height not computed.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward20°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Tilt (down/up) -5 to 20 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.

Forward2°Backward15°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own -2/+15 degrees, +/-2 degree tolerance. Positive directional magnitudes.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left30°Right30°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Swivel (left/right) 30 degrees each way.

Left0°Right0°4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 3 expressly stand swivel Nein. Tilt and pivot remain separately available. No absent-angle inference.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Not available

Counterclockwise92°Clockwise92°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own -92/+92 degrees, +/-2 degree tolerance. Not swivel.

Removable stand

Yes10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Removable stand: Yes, with VESA 100 x 100 mm.

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S27C90 stand attachment page 9 and wall-mount procedure page 19. Detachable stand, not a computed inference from VESA alone.

VESA mount

100 x 1001Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table VESA Wall Mount 100x100 mm.

100 x 1001Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicit 100 x 100 mm pattern, also manual own model.

VESA adapter needed

Not available

Not available

Security lock slot

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Monitor section: K Locker Yes.

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On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Joystick, Buttons, Remote13Maker product pagebenq.com/en-ap/support/downloads-faq/faq/pre-sales/specifications/benefits-of-hotkey-puck-g3.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ FAQ for SW272Q and SW272U: the Hotkey Puck G3 is an IR-based device that controls the OSD remotely and cordlessly. The PRAD review adds the joystick and buttons on the underside of the monitor.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Bedienung: five controls on the underside, a mini joystick for the menu, and the wireless Hotkey Puck with a wheel and three keys.

Buttons, Remote, Software2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 20 Controller button opens Home/Settings/Return/Source control menu. Included remote operates display menus and settings. Rocker/directional controller not a confirmed separate joystick. Layout-only Easy Setting Box excluded.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own exact U.S. release SmartThings phone controls luminance, gamma, colour temperature and colour space. Mobile software operates display settings. Desktop control software remains unproved and control_software is omitted.10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact same-SKU current e-manual printed page 85 mobile SmartThings virtual remote includes four directional keys. Software control here is mobile app display/menu control, not a proved desktop application.

Desktop software

Palette Master Ultimate1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Software: Palette Master Ultimate. BenQ's current overview page says AQCOLOR Pilot was formerly known as Palette Master Ultimate.

Not available

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Software section lists Display Quickit: Yes. BenQ describes Display QuicKit as free software that lets the user download and install monitor firmware.2Maker product pagebenq.com/en-ca/support/downloads-faq/faq/pre-sales/specifications/firmware-update-on-pc-via-display-quickit.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ FAQ: Display QuicKit updates monitor firmware by the user on Windows 10 and 11. The applicable-model list did not load, so the SW272U spec table row is the model link.

Yes10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Current exact same-SKU Canada support publishes May 2, 2025 English e-manual. Printed page 129 Software Update/Update Now via internet or USB, with explicit menu path. Current exact support publishes OS firmware packages, no installation performed. Generic OLED or other-model menu features not inherited.

Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

Not available

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact first-hand review identifies physical ambient light sensor interrupting the front clean lines. PIS ABC No describes regulatory function, not physical sensor absence.

Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

Not available

Not available

RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

Not available

Not available

Gaming menu features

Not available

Virtual Aim Point, Game Bar, Super Ultrawide GameView, Game Mode1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own exact named functions. Gaming Hub is streaming service, not a native refresh or VRR technology. Model-generic e-manual options not automatically inherited.

OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

Not available

Not available

Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

Not available

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width613.9Height (lowest)451.8Height (highest)591.8Depth274mm(24.2 × 17.8 to 23.3 × 10.8 in)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Dimensions (HxWxD) 451.8-591.8 x 613.9 x 274 mm. The lowest and highest heights come from the 140 mm stand travel. BenQ lists body size only with the shading hood, so no without-stand size is stored.

Width611.4Depth135.3mm(24.1 × 5.3 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU metric with-stand width and depth. Single 530.7 mm height has no identified stand position, so minimum/maximum remain omitted.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

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Width611.4Height364.1Depth27.1mm(24.1 × 14.3 × 1.1 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same North American SKU metric body, matches original manufacturer sheet. Includes body, not removable stand. Camera inclusion in these body dimensions unstated.

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

8.6kg(19 lb)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Net Weight 8.6 kg. Cables are not stated.

7.4kg(16.3 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU directly 7.4 kg, matching original sheet and U.S. rounded 16.3 lb. Camera/cable inclusion in net weight unstated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

5.25kg(11.6 lb)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Net Weight (w/o Base) 5.25 kg. Cables are not stated.

4.7kg(10.4 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU directly 4.7 kg, matching original sheet and U.S. 10.4 lb rounding.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

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Width820Height133Depth423mm(32.3 × 5.2 × 16.7 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU package W x H x D, matching producer sheet. Flat-packed orientation retained.

Box weight

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10.7kg(23.6 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU shipping 10.7 kg, matching original sheet and above net with stand.

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

Internal1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power Supply: Built-in.

External adapter1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own External Adaptor and separate DC input. Rated adapter output watts omitted rather than replaced with maximum monitor consumption.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Voltage Rating 100 - 240V. The frequency comes from the Bechtle copy of the datasheet.6Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026Voltage Rating 100V - 240V / 50Hz - 60Hz. The datasheet also gives a pixel pitch of 0.233 mm and an active area of 576.73 x 335.66 mm. Both do not fit a 27 inch 4K 16:9 panel, whose pitch is about 0.155 mm and width about 597 mm, so they are not stored.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own mains range. Frequency in own manual page 34. Not 20 V DC device input.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

200W1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power Consumption (max) 200 W. The page does not say if it includes the 90 W USB-C output.

182W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own maximum operating power. Whether host charging and peripherals are included is unstated. Not adapter output rating.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

25.4W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 25.4 W.

26.1W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 4 on-mode SDR. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. The regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts with own manual native maximum 60 and is not inherited.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

43.2W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 43.2 W.

68W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 6 on-mode HDR. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. The regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts with own manual native maximum 60 and is not inherited.

Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.4W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.4 W. BenQ's spec table lists sleep mode as 0.5 W and the November 2023 EU datasheet as 0.3 W. The EU product information sheet is used.

0.5W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 8 ordinary standby. Separate networked standby 2 W is not this field. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. Off mode N/A stays unknown.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.

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EU energy class SDR

F9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for SDR: F.

F11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 3. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation.

EU energy class HDR

G9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for HDR: G.

G11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 5. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation.

Energy per 1000 h SDR

25kWh10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Consumption 25 kWh/1000h, energy class F. The HDR figure is not published there.

26kWh12EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-energylabel.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own visually read S27C902PAU EU label 26 kWh/1000h, F. Not a computed rounding from PIS 26.1 W.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

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68kWh12EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-energylabel.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own visually read EU HDR label 68 kWh/1000h, G.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

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TÜV certifications

TÜV Rheinland Reflection-Free1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Certification: TUV Certificate Anti-Reflection. The overview page words it as TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications.

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

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Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Eye Saver Mode selectable filter. TÜV Eye Care is not proof of hardware low-blue-light panel method.

ENERGY STAR

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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Colour certifications

Calman Verified, Calman Ready, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated, LightSpace Ready1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Certification: calman verified, Calman Ready, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated. The Software section lists LightSpace Ready.

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Other certifications

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Pantone Validated, UL Glare Free, TÜV Eye Care1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicit compliance rows. No unproved VESA DisplayHDR certification inferred from HDR Yes.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 3 explicitly TÜV Eye Care, UL Glare Free and Pantone Validated. Certificate IDs not stated.

In the box

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In the box

Quick Start Guide (QSG), Warranty Card, Calibration Report, I/O Cover, Safety Instruction, Shading Hood (landscape and portrait), Hotkey Puck G3, Signal cables: DP1.4, HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.0, USB C (may vary by region), Power cable1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Other Accessories and Signal Cable lines. The PRAD review confirms a power cable and the cables listed in cables_included.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: cables, shading hood with portrait parts, Hotkey Puck, quick start guide and calibration report.

Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, Thunderbolt 4 cable, Remote control, 4K SlimFit camera, Pogo adapter3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU accessory rows, own U.S. accessories and own manual stand/camera/power assembly. Camera detachable. Paper calibration report and regional Mini DP cable inclusion unproved.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Type	Count
DisplayPort cable	1
HDMI cable	1
USB-C cable	1
USB Type-A to Type-B cable	1
Power cable	1

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists the signal cables DP1.4, HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.0 and USB C and says they may vary by region. Counts come from the PRAD review.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: one DisplayPort, one HDMI and one USB-C cable, a Type-A to Type-B cable and a power cable.

BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC

Type
Power cable
Thunderbolt 4 cable

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU and own U.S. accessories explicitly power cable 1.5 m and Thunderbolt 4 cable Yes. Counts unstated. Singapore Mini DP cable bundle not inherited.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years12Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/monitor/sw272u/warranty.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US LCD monitor standard limited warranty: three years from purchase, parts and labor, US and Canada.

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Dead pixel policy

Zero bright dot12Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/monitor/sw272u/warranty.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ ZBD Guarantee: a free monitor exchange if even one bright pixel is found during the limited warranty period.

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Links

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Product page

www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u.html1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US product page.

www.samsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Exact U.S. LS27C900PANXZA, bridge group 572688. 49-inch S95UF and other ViewFinity S9 families excluded.

Spec sheet

www.benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026BenQ Europe SW272U datasheet, English, document LCD_SW272U_DS_EN_1123.

images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original current Samsung three-page S27C902PAU/LS27C902PAUXEN sheet, January 30, 2026. Matching own S27C90 core hardware. Regional GTIN, two-year warranty and bundle are excluded. Contradictory Lautsprecher Nein ignored against its own Speaker Ja and exact U.S./Canada speakers.

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own U.S. original English ZIP, August 19, 2023, revision 2306130. Shared M5/M7/M8/S9 cover. Only applicable S27C90/S9 rows used. No HDMI or 65 W charging inherited from M7/M8.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

14351179EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EPREL registration number 1435117 for model identifier SW272U, supplier BenQ Europe B.V. Placed on the Union market from 21 April 2023.

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