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BenQ - RD280U 28.2” IPS LED 3:2 4K+ Advanced Coding Mode Programming Monitor with Backlight (HDMI/DP/USB-C 90W) - Metallic gray

Price range: $569.99
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Outperforms 48% of monitors, but costs more than 69%.
$570 is 75% above the $325 category median.
Brand: BenQ
Category: Monitor
The BenQ RD280U 28.2” IPS is a 28.2" monitor. Its 60 Hz IPS display delivers 3840 × 2160 resolution. It ships with EPEAT Bronze certification and ENERGY STAR certification.
PQS: 96 (computed 2026-04-28 07:03)
GTIN-14: 00840046049928
BenQ - RD280U 28.2” IPS LED 3:2 4K+ Advanced Coding Mode Programming Monitor with Backlight (HDMI/DP/USB-C 90W) - Metallic gray

Key specs

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Screen size (in)
28.2
Resolution
3840 x 2160
Panel type
IPS
Refresh rate (Hz)
60
HDR formats
HDR

Pros & Cons

Based on quantified comparisons vs. 719 monitors
✓ Pros
No standout strengths detected
✗ Cons
  • Smoothness (60.0) — bottom 16% of monitors

How this Monitor compares vs. 719 monitors

Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Weight 4.72kg
61%
Screen Size 28.2"
69%
Refresh Rate 60.0Hz
16% Bottom 20%

Spec Profile Radar

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Use-Case Fitness Deterministic

Weighted scoring based on specs that matter most for each workflow
Gaming
17
Poor
Why this score?
🟡 +10.3 pts /15.028.2" Screen Size is in the mid-pack (69th pct) of all monitors (15% weight) biggest contributor
🔴 +6.3 pts /40.060.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the Bottom 16% of all monitors (40% weight) ⚠ drags score down
🔴 +0.0 pts /30.0 — display.response_time_ms is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (30% weight) ⚠ drags score down
🔴 +0.0 pts /15.0 — display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (15% weight) ⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
23
Poor
Why this score?
🟡 +20.6 pts /30.028.2" Screen Size is in the mid-pack (69th pct) of all monitors (30% weight) biggest contributor
🔴 +2.4 pts /15.060.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the Bottom 16% of all monitors (15% weight) ⚠ drags score down
🔴 +0.0 pts /35.0 — display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (35% weight) ⚠ drags score down
🔴 +0.0 pts /20.0 — display.response_time_ms is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (20% weight) ⚠ drags score down

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B&H BERD280U 569.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-04-28 02:43
Best Buy 6593352 569.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-04-28 03:43
Newegg N82E16824014959 569.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-04-28 02:19

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Full specs

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Screen size (in)28.2
Resolution3840 x 2160
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate (Hz)60
HDR formatsHDR
Reconciled at2026-03-06 10:56
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