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Apple Studio Display (2026) vs BenQ SW272U
What Studio Display (2026) does better (4) and where SW272U wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Screen7.2
8.8Connectivity6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Studio Display (2026)SW272U
| Studio Display (2026) | SW272U | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 362 mm | 592 mm | −230 mm |
| Width | 623 mm | 614 mm | +9 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 274 mm | −243 mm |
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 8.6 kg | −3.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Studio Display (2026) better than SW272U?
- Pixel density218 ppi vs 163 ppi+34%
- Brightness (typical)600 nits vs 400 nits+50%
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 90 W+7%
- Weight5.4 kg vs 8.6 kg+59%
Why is SW272U better than Studio Display (2026)?
SW272U has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 27″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | 5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi | 163 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 600 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | — | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | — | 5 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 99% |
| Colour depth | 10 bit | — |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | 96 W | 90 W |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | — |
| HDMI inputs | — | 2 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| USB hub | Yes | Yes |
| Daisy chain (DP MST) | Yes | — |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | — |
| Built-in webcam | Yes | — |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Height adjustment | — | 140 mm |
| Pivot (portrait rotation) | — | Yes |
| Swivel | — | Yes |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 8.6 kg |
| Width | 623 mm | 614 mm |
| Height | 362 mm | 592 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 274 mm |
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