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Apple Studio Display vs BenQ SW272U

What Studio Display does better (3) and where SW272U wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple Studio Display
Apple · 2022Studio Display
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $1,600
vs
BenQ SW272U
BenQ · 2024SW272U
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $1,400
Higher score
9.5Screen7.2
5.4Connectivity6.3
4.5Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Studio DisplaySW272U
623 × 36231614 × 592274
Studio DisplaySW272UDifference
Height362 mm592 mm−230 mm
Width623 mm614 mm+9 mm
Depth31 mm274 mm−243 mm
Weight6.3 kg8.6 kg−2.3 kg

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

Why is Studio Display better than SW272U?

  1. Pixel density218 ppi vs 163 ppi+34%
  2. Brightness (typical)600 nits vs 400 nits+50%
  3. Weight6.3 kg vs 8.6 kg+37%

Why is SW272U better than Studio Display?

  1. Height adjustment105 mm vs 140 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple Studio DisplayApple Studio Display≈ $1,6008.2
BenQ SW272UBenQ SW272U≈ $1,4008.4
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution5120 × 28803840 × 2160
Resolution class5K4K UHD
Pixel density218 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)600 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)—1,000:1
Response time—5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage—99%
Colour depth10 bit—
HDR—HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—90 W
ThunderboltYes—
HDMI inputs—2
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYes—
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment105 mm140 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—Yes
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight6.3 kg8.6 kg
Width623 mm614 mm
Height362 mm592 mm
Depth31 mm274 mm

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