Relax and Code with Clarity

Every Coding Session with Clarity and Comfort

Hit the Hotkey and Start Coding
Hit the Coding HotKey to activate the Function Bar and dive straight into coding. Instantly apply coding modes, adjust brightness, contrast, and eye-care settings, activate Night Hours Protection, or control the MoonHalo Backlight for cold/warm light tones and 360° or 270° lighting options.

Your Eyes and Body, We Care for Them as You Care for Your Code
We know the importance of healthy eyes and ergonomics, we prioritize them in every design.

Light up Your Setup with MoonHalo
More than a monitor, a backlight too! With customizable color temperature, brightness and light modes, plus auto dimming, MoonHalo ensures optimal eye protection and focus.

Lag-free Coding with 120Hz Precision
With 120Hz refresh rate, enjoy ultra-smooth visuals, effortless scrolling, lag-free performance, and gentle visuals that keep your eyes comfortable all day.

Night Hours Protection for Night Owl Programmers
We know that feeling — when coding late at night just flows. Night Hours Protection with ultra-low brightness technology keeps your eyes safe while letting your creativity flow.

Eye-Care, Covered
Equipped with Visual Optimizer, automatic brightness, and color temperature adjustment, it adapts seamlessly to your working environment. The RD280UG is TÜV-certified for Flicker-Free, Reflection-Free, Low Blue Light, Eye Comfort 2.0, and Eyesafe 2.0, ensuring minimal distractions, reduced harmful blue light, and a comfortable, safe viewing experience without compromising vivid, lifelike colors—perfect for coding as well as movies, images or games.

Every Great Project Begins with Code Clarity
Every detail—from anti-glare technology to pixel-by-pixel local dimming—is designed to redefine code clarity. In the exclusive Coding Modes, displays are finely tuned for optimal clarity in both dark and light themes. The all-new Paper Color Mode adds another way to refine your code-reading experience.

Amazing Nano Matte Panel – Clarity Without Glare
Featuring low reflection properties to minimize distractions, this advanced technology enhances focus and boosts productivity, delivering unparalleled clarity for peak performance.

High Pixel Contrast, Every Line in Detail
The RD280UG features a 2000:1 contrast ratio with multi-layered High Pixel Contrast Technology. Static and dynamic contrast tuning, combined with local contrast optimization, reveal fine details and enhanced dark-area clarity. Clear shadows and refined details make coding effortless, while the screen delivers a high-quality visual experience for movies, images or games.

Build Your ideal Setup!
Transform your desk into a productivity hub. With BenQ Programming Monitor, experience a workspace designed for comfort, focus, and inspiration.

Improved Productivity with 3:2 Ratio
Achieve more and scroll less. With its 3:2 aspect ratio, the RD280UG is designed specifically for coders, providing an expansive field of view that makes multitasking and reviewing code more efficient and comfortable.

Smart Connectivity
With versatile ports, front or back within easy reach, connecting your devices is effortless, quick, and simple.

KVM Switching

Maximum efficiency through unified integration with diverse devices and built-in KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) for seamless source switching.

Daisy Chain

Expand your view with Multi-Stream Transport via USB Type-C. A single 90W cable handles visuals, data, and charging simultaneously—streamlined and effortless.

Display Pilot 2 for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Now supporting Linux! The BenQ Programming Series software caters to your needs with intuitive control of features like MoonHalo, Night Hours Protection, and KVM onscreen control. It also offers programmer-focused tools such as Shortcuts, Desktop Partition, Application Mode, Software Dimming, and Circadian Mode, making your workflow smarter and more efficient.

A meaningful milestone — 99.3% of BenQ products have completed a carbon footprint inventory

Specification

Product
Product id	1018160
Brand	BenQ
Partnr	9H.LNXLE.EBE
EAN/UPC code	4718755097270
Technical details
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Bronze
Display
Display diagonal	28.2 inch
Display resolution	3840 x 2560 Pixels
Native aspect ratio	3:2
Panel type	IPS
Display brightness (typical)	350 cd/m²
Response time	5 ms
HD type	4K Ultra HD
LED backlight	Y
Anti-glare screen	Y
Screen shape	Flat screen
Contrast ratio (typical)	2000:1
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal	178 °
Viewing angle, vertical	178 °
Display number of colours	1.07 billion colours
Display diagonal (metric)	72 cm
Pixel density	164 ppi
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	DisplayHDR 400, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Y
Colour gamut	95 procent
Colour gamut standard	DCI-P3
Performance
AMD FreeSync	Y
AMD FreeSync type	FreeSync Premium
Flicker-free technology	Y
Low Blue Light technology	Y
Smart modes	ePaper, M-Book, Game, Cinema, Custom
Multimedia
Built-in speaker(s)	Y
Built-in camera	N
Number of speakers	2
RMS rated power	4 W
Design
Market positioning	Business
Product colour	Black
Ports & interfaces
Built-in USB hub	Y
USB hub version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Number of USB Type-B upstream ports quantity	1
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity	2
USB Type-C downstream ports quantity	2
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Y
USB Power Delivery up to	90 W
HDMI	Y
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
DisplayPorts quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.4
Headphone out	Y
Headphone outputs	1
HDCP version	2.3
Built-in KVM switch	Y
HDCP	Y
Ergonomics
VESA mounting	Y
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slot	N
Adjustable height (max)	150 mm
Height adjustment	Y
Swivelling	Y
Pivot angle	0 - 90 °
Pivot	Y
Swivel angle range	-15 - 15 °
Wall mountable	Y
Tilt angle range	-5 - 20 °
Tilt adjustment	Y
On Screen Display (OSD)	Y
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE
Packaging data
Cables included	HDMI, USB, USB Type-C
Quick start guide	Y
Bundled software	Display Pilot 2
Power
Energy efficiency class (SDR)	F
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours	27 kWu
Power consumption (typical)	30 W
Energy efficiency class (HDR)	G
Power consumption (standby)	0.4 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours	45 kWu
Power consumption (max)	250 W
Power consumption (off)	0.3 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Energy efficiency scale	A to G
Weight & dimensions
Width (with stand)	610.4 mm
Depth (with stand)	233.3 mm
Height (with stand)	465.2 mm
Weight (with stand)	10100 g
Width (without stand)	610 mm
Depth (without stand)	91.5 mm
Height (without stand)	432.8 mm
Weight (without stand)	7800 g
Other features
Display brightness (peak)	400 cd/m²
USB Power Delivery	Y
Power supply type	Internal
Touchscreen	N