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Asus ProArt PA27DCE vs BenQ SW321C

What ProArt PA27DCE does better (7) and where SW321C wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA27DCE
Asus · 2023ProArt PA27DCE
7.8Score
7 advantages≈ $2,100
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BenQ SW321C
BenQ · 2020SW321C
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ $1,550
7.7Screen4.2
6.9Colour accuracy4.2
5.3Connectivity7.8
5.3Design & ergonomics5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA27DCESW321C
626.7 × 569.6265747 × 652224
ProArt PA27DCESW321CDifference
Height569.6 mm652 mm−82.4 mm
Width626.7 mm747 mm−120.3 mm
Depth265 mm224 mm+41 mm
Weight9.4 kg11.8 kg−2.4 kg

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

Why is ProArt PA27DCE better than SW321C?

  1. Pixel density164 ppi vs 138 ppi+19%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000,000:1 vs 1,000:11,000×
  3. Response time0.1 ms vs 5 ms50×
  4. Panel typeOLED vs IPS
  5. DCI-P3 coverage99% vs 95%+4%
  6. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  7. Weight9.4 kg vs 11.8 kg+26%

Why is SW321C better than ProArt PA27DCE?

  1. Brightness (typical)200 nits vs 250 nits+25%
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 76 Hz+27%
  3. Screen size26.9″ vs 32″+19%
  4. Height adjustment130 mm vs 150 mm+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Asus ProArt PA27DCEAsus ProArt PA27DCE≈ $2,1007.8
BenQ SW321CBenQ SW321C≈ $1,5506.0
Display
Screen size26.9″32″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density164 ppi138 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeOLEDIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz76 Hz
Brightness (typical)200 nits250 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)350 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000,000:11,000:1
Response time0.1 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage99%99%
DCI-P3 coverage99%95%
Rec. 2020 coverage90%—
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 1—
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
Hardware calibrationYes—
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)80 W—
HDMI inputs32
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight9.4 kg11.8 kg
Width627 mm747 mm
Height570 mm652 mm
Depth265 mm224 mm
Product lineASUS ProArt—
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