EIZO ColorEdge CS2740 Wide 26.9-inch 4K Monitor Review

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Main Features

Display Size: 26.9"

Panel Type: IPS-Type LCD

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Refresh Rate: 60 Hz

Response Time: 10 ms

Contrast Ratio: 1000:1

HDR Support: No

Max Brightness: 350 nits (cd/m²)

Coating: Anti-Glare

Curved Screen: No

EIZO CS2740 Overview

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EIZO CS2740 delivers essential features with a focus on visual comfort and usability. It's well suited for both home and office environments. It features 26.9", IPS-TYPE LCD panel, 3840 x 2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate. Balanced features for general use, from spreadsheets to streaming.

Who is it for?

When it comes to office work, acceptable for basic office tasks like email and document editing. Extended use may cause some eye fatigue due to average display quality.

For creative work, premium creative display that empowers professional artists with studio-grade color precision and advanced calibration features. The gold standard for creative workflows.

Who is it not for?

For gaming, not recommended for serious gamers as the display lacks essential gaming features. Basic games may run acceptably, but expect compromises.

EIZO CS2740 is a member of EIZO's CS series of monitors. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

EIZO CS Series History

Model	Display Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate
EIZO CS2740 Compare	26.9"	3840 x 2160	60 Hz
EIZO CS2400S Compare	24.1"	1920 x 1200	61 Hz
EIZO CS2740	26.9"	3840 x 2160	60 Hz

Details

GENERAL
Brand	EIZO
Model Name	CS2740
Instruction Set	26.9"
Panel Type	IPS-Type LCD
Resolution	3840 x 2160
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Aspect Ratio	16:9

Built around an IPS panel known for its wide viewing angles and color accuracy, the screen delivers solid visuals at 3840 x 2160 resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for work, media, and light gaming. It offers wide color gamut coverage, which benefits professionals dealing with color-critical work.

Image Quality & Performance
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Max Brightness	350 nits
HDR Support	No
Color Support (Bit Depth, FRC)	1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit)
Color Gamut	99% AdobeRGB
Response Time	10 ms (GtG)
Variable Refresh Technology	No
Viewing Angle (H x V)	178 x 178°
Curved Display	No

Usage Suitability

Gaming: ★★☆☆☆

Office Work: ★★★☆☆

Creative Work: ★★★★★

Higher-rated monitors for Gaming use:

ASUS PG27UCDM ★★★★★

26.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
ASUS PG32UCDM ★★★★★

31.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
LG 27GQ50B-B ★★★★★

27", 1 ms, 165 Hz

Higher-rated monitors for Office use:

Dell U2723QE ★★★★☆

27", IPS-Type LCD
Dell UltraSharp 34 ★★★★☆

34.14", IPS-Type LCD
LG 27BN85UN-B ★★★★☆

27", IPS-Type LCD

Higher-rated monitors for Creative use:

LG 27MD5KL ★★★★★

27", 99% DCI-P3, 99% CIE1976
MSI Pro MP273A ★★★★★

27", 106% CIE1976
Dell E2425H ★★★★★

24", 72% CIE1931, 83% CIE1976

Physical & Design
Coating	Anti-Glare
Adjustments	Height 6.1" / 155 mm Tilt 40° (-5 to 35°)Rotation 90° (0 to 90°)Swivel 344° (-172 to 172°)
Dimensions (with Stand)	25.1 x 22.4 x 10.6" / 638 x 570 x 269.1 mm
Dimensions (w/o Stand)	25.1 x 14.9 x 3" / 638 x 378.2 x 75 mm
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm

It supports the common 100x100 mm VESA mount, making it easy to pair with most arms and wall mounts. The Anti-Glare screen finish helps reduce glare, making it easier to view in bright rooms. It offers ergonomic features such as height adjustment, tilt support, swivel functionality, portrait rotation.

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Connectivity & Audio
USB Ports	1x USB-B 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 11x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 with USB PD 60 W2x USB-A 2.02x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
HDCP Support	Yes: Version 2.2
Multi-Input (PIP/PBP)	No

Input and output options balance convenience with professional requirements. HDCP 2.2 support ensures compatibility with protected streaming content and premium media services. Mainstream graphics hardware provides solid performance for both productivity and moderate gaming use. Check laptop port compatibility and graphics performance to avoid connectivity or performance limitations.

Power & Environmental
Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 0.75 to 1.7 A
Power Consumption	Standby: 1.0 WTypical: 36.0 WMaximum: 168.0 W
Operating Conditions	32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C at 20 to 80% Humidity
Certifications	CB, CE, EAC, PSE, RCM, RoHS, TUV, TUV-Ergonomics, TUV-S, WEEE, cTUVus