- opendesign.foundation
- Compare
- PD2706U vs SW242Q
BenQ PD2706U vs BenQ SW242Q
What PD2706U does better (4) and where SW242Q wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD2706USW242Q
| PD2706U | SW242Q | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 561 mm | 573 mm | −12 mm |
| Width | 614 mm | 533 mm | +81 mm |
| Depth | 238 mm | 263 mm | −25 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 kg | 7.8 kg | +0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD2706U better than SW242Q?
- Pixel density163 ppi vs 125 ppi+30%
- HDRDisplayHDR 400 vs HDR10
- Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1 vs 1,000:1+20%
- Screen size27″ vs 24.1″+12%
Why is SW242Q better than PD2706U?
- Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 400 nits+14%
- DCI-P3 coverage95% vs 98%+3%
- Weight8.3 kg vs 7.8 kg+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 27″ | 24.1″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD | QHD / 2.5K |
| Pixel density | 163 ppi | 125 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 350 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,200:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | — | 99% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95% | 98% |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | 90 W | 90 W |
| KVM switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB hub | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | — |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Height adjustment | 110 mm | — |
| Pivot (portrait rotation) | Yes | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes | — |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | — |
| Weight | 8.3 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Width | 614 mm | 533 mm |
| Height | 561 mm | 573 mm |
| Depth | 238 mm | 263 mm |
