BenQ GW3290QT Eyecare monitor with WQHD, USB-C, and Daisy chain

Along with the BenQ GW2790QT, the Taiwanese company BenQ lists a new IPS eye care monitor with the GW3290QT. The 31.5-inch Benq eyecare monitor has an IPS panel, a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels (WQHD) at up to 75 Hz, and covers 99 percent of the sRGB color space.

In addition, 8-bit color depth, 350 cd/m² typical brightness, 5 ms response time (grey to gray), and a 1000:1 contrast ratio are promised. This new Benq stylish monitor also has two internal 2-watt speakers and a noise-canceling microphone.

On the interface side, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 (input and output; daisy chain capable), a USB 3.2 hub, a headphone output, and USB-C with DisplayPort alternate mode and 65-watt PD can be used.

In terms of ergonomics, thanks to the rotation, tilt, height adjustment, pivot, VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and flicker-free backlight, hardly anything is left to be desired. The manufacturer has also thought of a mode for people with color blindness.

The BenQ GW3290QT can be provided with firmware updates on the software side via USB, weighs 7.2 kg without the stand, and measures 428.7 x 714.6 x 62.6 mm (W x H x D). According to the datasheet, the typical power consumption is 20 watts.

Price and availability

The 32-inch Benq eyecare monitor can be pre-ordered via Amazon.com and Bhphotovideo.com for $399.99 and will be released on March 31, 2023.

Updated on May 1, 2023: The BenQ GW3290QT 32-inch eye care monitor is now available to pre-order on Amazon.co.uk for £349.99 and will be released on May 5, 2023.

BenQ GW3290QT specifications

• Display: 31.5-inch IPS panel, Anti-Glare
• Resolution: 2560×1440 (QHD)
• Brightness (typ.): 350 nits
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Viewing Angle (L/R) (CR>=10): 178°/178°
• Response Times: 5 ms (GtG)
• Refresh Rate: 75 Hz
• Color Gamut: 99% sRGB
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Display Colors: 16.7 million color
• Pixel Per Inch: 93 PPI
• Features: Benq Eye Care Technology, Flicker-free, Low Blue Light Plus, Color Weakness, ePaper, Eye Reminder, Brightness Intelligence Gen2 (B.I. Gen2), Color Modes
• Audio: 2Wx2 Speakers with Noise Cancellation Microphone
• Stand: Tilt (-5˚ – 20˚), Swivel (20˚/ 20˚), Pivot (90˚), Height Adj. (110 mm)
• Ports: HDMI (v1.4) 1x, DisplayPort (v1.2) 1x, USB C(PowerDelivery 65W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data) 1x, Daisy Chain Technology, 3x USB 3.2, HDCP 1.4, Headphone Jack
• VESA Wall Mount: 100×100 mm
• Dimensions: 597.7 x 714.6 x 251.5 mm
• Weight: 7.2 kg / 15.8 lbs