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BenQ PD2705U vs Dell UltraSharp U2721DE

What PD2705U does better (5) and where UltraSharp U2721DE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD2705U
BenQ · 2022PD2705U
3.9Score
5 advantages≈ $400
vs
Dell UltraSharp U2721DE
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2721DE
3.9Score
4 advantages
Higher score
5.1Screen2.9
3.4Colour accuracy2.2
2.6Design & ergonomics5.8

Why is PD2705U better than UltraSharp U2721DE?

  1. Pixel density163 ppi vs 109 ppi+50%
  2. Colour depth10 bit vs 8 bit+25%
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Response time5 ms vs 8 ms+60%
  5. Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1 vs 1,000:1+20%

Why is UltraSharp U2721DE better than PD2705U?

  1. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
  2. DisplayPort inputs1 vs 22×
  3. Pivot (portrait rotation)No · PD2705U: Yes
  4. Height adjustment110 mm vs 130 mm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD2705UBenQ PD2705U≈ $4003.9
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution3840 × 21602560 × 1440
Resolution class4K UHDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density163 ppi109 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)250 nits350 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)350 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,200:11,000:1
Response time5 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%99%
DCI-P3 coverage—85%
Colour depth10 bit8 bit
HDRHDR10—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs12
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)—Yes
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment110 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)NoYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.3 kg—
Width615 mm—
Height450 mm—
Depth188 mm—
Product lineBenQ PDDell UltraSharp
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