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Apple Pro Display XDR vs BenQ PD3420Q

What Pro Display XDR does better (3) and where PD3420Q wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple Pro Display XDR
Apple · 2019Pro Display XDR
3 advantages
vs
BenQ PD3420Q
BenQ · 2020PD3420Q
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $1,000
Higher score
9.7Screen4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pro Display XDRPD3420Q
718 × 41227826 × 445244
Pro Display XDRPD3420QDifference
Height412 mm445 mm−33 mm
Width718 mm826 mm−108 mm
Depth27 mm244 mm−217 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pro Display XDR better than PD3420Q?

  1. Pixel density218 ppi vs 109 ppi2×
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000,000:1 vs 1,000:11,000×
  3. Brightness (typical)500 nits vs 350 nits+43%

Why is PD3420Q better than Pro Display XDR?

  1. Screen size32″ vs 34″+6%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD3420QBenQ PD3420Q≈ $1,0005.8
Display
Screen size32″34″
Resolution6016 × 33843440 × 1440
Resolution class6KUltrawide QHD
Pixel density218 ppi109 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)500 nits350 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)1,600 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000,000:11,000:1
Response time—5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
DCI-P3 coverage—98%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDR—HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
ThunderboltYes—
HDMI inputs—2
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hub—Yes
Built-in speakers—Yes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—No
Swivel—Yes
Weight—9.3 kg
Width718 mm826 mm
Height412 mm445 mm
Depth27 mm244 mm
Product lineApple Pro DisplayBenQ DesignVue
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