- opendesign.foundation
- Compare
- Studio Display vs PD3225U
Apple Studio Display vs BenQ PD3225U
What Studio Display does better (3) and where PD3225U wins (1) — every spec side by side.
vs
9.6Screen7.5
5.3Connectivity5.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Studio DisplayPD3225U
| Studio Display | PD3225U | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 362 mm | 628 mm | −266 mm |
| Width | 623 mm | 715 mm | −92 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 273 mm | −242 mm |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 8.2 kg | −1.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Studio Display better than PD3225U?
- Pixel density218 ppi vs 140 ppi+56%
- Brightness (typical)600 nits vs 400 nits+50%
- Weight6.3 kg vs 8.2 kg+30%
Why is PD3225U better than Studio Display?
- Screen size27″ vs 31.5″+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 27″ | 31.5″ |
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | 5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi | 140 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) | — | 2,000:1 |
| Response time | — | 5 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 98% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 98% |
| Colour depth | 10 bit | — |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | — | 85 W |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Yes |
| KVM switch | — | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | — | 2 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| USB hub | 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 |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 8.2 kg |
| Width | 623 mm | 715 mm |
| Height | 362 mm | 628 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 273 mm |
