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BenQ PD2706UA vs Dell UltraSharp U3425WE

What PD2706UA does better (4) and where UltraSharp U3425WE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD2706UA
BenQ · 2023PD2706UA
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $640
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Dell UltraSharp U3425WE
Dell · 2024UltraSharp U3425WE
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $900
6.8Screen6.2
3.8Colour accuracy7.6
4.3Connectivity4.9
6.5Design & ergonomics3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD2706UAUltraSharp U3425WE
614 × 703463813 × 543240
PD2706UAUltraSharp U3425WEDifference
Height703 mm543 mm+160 mm
Width614 mm813 mm−199 mm
Depth463 mm240 mm+223 mm
Weight9.1 kg10.8 kg−1.7 kg

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

Why is PD2706UA better than UltraSharp U3425WE?

  1. Pixel density163 ppi vs 110 ppi+48%
  2. Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes · UltraSharp U3425WE: No
  3. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 300 nits+17%
  4. Weight9.1 kg vs 10.81 kg+19%

Why is UltraSharp U3425WE better than PD2706UA?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,200:1 vs 2,000:1+67%
  3. DCI-P3 coverage95% vs 98%+3%
  4. Screen size27″ vs 34″+26%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD2706UABenQ PD2706UA≈ $6406.2
Display
Screen size27″34″
Resolution3840 × 21603440 × 1440
Resolution class4K UHDUltrawide QHD
Pixel density163 ppi110 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits300 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)400 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,200:12,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%100%
DCI-P3 coverage95%98%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRDisplayHDR 400—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W90 W
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Daisy chain (DP MST)—Yes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesNo
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight9.1 kg10.81 kg
Width614 mm813 mm
Height703 mm543 mm
Depth463 mm240 mm
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