BenQ - RD280UA 28.2” IPS LED 3:2 4K+ Advanced Coding Mode Programming Monitor with Backlight (HDMI/DP/USB-C 90W) - Metallic gray
Price range: $619.99
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Outperforms 47% of monitors, but costs more than 74%.
$620 is 90% above the $325 category median.
$620 is 90% above the $325 category median.
Brand: BenQ
Category: Monitor
The BenQ RD280UA 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: 00840046049935
Key specs
A human-friendly subset of populated specs
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.
Spec Profile Radar
Visual snapshot — outer edge = 100th percentile (best in class)
Use-Case Fitness Deterministic
Weighted scoring based on specs that matter most for each workflow
Gaming
17
Poor
Why this score?
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+10.3 pts
/15.0
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28.2"
Screen Size is in the mid-pack (69th pct)
of all monitors
(15% weight)
biggest contributor
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+6.3 pts
/40.0
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60.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Bottom 16%
of all monitors
(40% weight)
⚠ drags score down
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+0.0 pts
/30.0
—
display.response_time_ms is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
⚠ drags score down
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+0.0 pts
/15.0
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display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
23
Poor
Why this score?
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+20.6 pts
/30.0
—
28.2"
Screen Size is in the mid-pack (69th pct)
of all monitors
(30% weight)
biggest contributor
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+2.4 pts
/15.0
—
60.0Hz
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
Offers
| Retailer | SKU | Price | Stock | Offer | Last seen |
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| B&H | BERD280UA | 619.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-04-28 02:43 |
| Best Buy | 6593353 | 619.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-04-28 03:43 |
| Newegg | 9SIA4P0K9D8806 | 619.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-03-31 02:19 |
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Full specs
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| Screen size (in) | 28.2 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 |
| HDR formats | HDR |
| Reconciled at | 2026-03-06 10:56 |
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