Apple Studio Display (2026) vs BenQ PD2730S

What Studio Display (2026) does better (2) and where PD2730S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

9.6Score

2 advantages≈ $1,600

Higher score

BenQ · 2025PD2730S

9.0Score

1 advantage≈ $1,150

9.6Screen9.4

9.1Connectivity4.9

Why is Studio Display (2026) better than PD2730S?

Specifications

Only differences	Apple Studio Display (2026)≈ $1,6009.6	BenQ PD2730S≈ $1,1509.0
Display
Screen size	27″	27″
Resolution	5120 × 2880	5120 × 2880
Resolution class	5K	5K
Pixel density	218 ppi	218 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Refresh rate	60 Hz	76 Hz
Brightness (typical)	600 nits	400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	—	2,000:1
Response time	—	5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	100%
DCI-P3 coverage	—	98%
Colour depth	10 bit	10 bit
HDR	—	DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)	Yes	Yes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	96 W	90 W
Thunderbolt	Yes	Yes
KVM switch	—	Yes
HDMI inputs	—	1
DisplayPort inputs	—	1
USB hub	—	Yes
Daisy chain (DP MST)	Yes	Yes
Built-in speakers	Yes	Yes
Built-in webcam	Yes	—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment	—	150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)	—	Yes
Swivel	—	Yes
VESA mount	100 × 100 mm	100 × 100 mm
Weight	—	8.3 kg
Width	—	614 mm
Height	—	578 mm
Depth	—	242 mm
Product line	—	BenQ PD