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BenQ PD2730S vs BenQ SW272U

What PD2730S does better (6) and where SW272U wins (1) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD2730S
BenQ · 2025PD2730S
9.0Score
6 advantages≈ $1,150
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BenQ SW272U
BenQ · 2024SW272U
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $1,350
9.4Screen7.1
8.3Colour accuracy7.1
4.9Connectivity6.2
7.9Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD2730SSW272U
614 × 578242614 × 592274
PD2730SSW272UDifference
Height578 mm592 mm−14 mm
Width614 mm614 mm=
Depth242 mm274 mm−32 mm
Weight8.3 kg8.6 kg−0.3 kg

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

Why is PD2730S better than SW272U?

  1. Pixel density218 ppi vs 163 ppi+34%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)2,000:1 vs 1,000:12×
  3. HDRDisplayHDR 400 vs HDR10
  4. Refresh rate76 Hz vs 60 Hz+27%
  5. Height adjustment150 mm vs 140 mm+7%
  6. Weight8.3 kg vs 8.6 kg+4%

Why is SW272U better than PD2730S?

  1. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD2730SBenQ PD2730S≈ $1,1509.0
BenQ SW272UBenQ SW272U≈ $1,3508.3
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution5120 × 28803840 × 2160
Resolution class5K4K UHD
Pixel density218 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate76 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:11,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage98%99%
Colour depth10 bit—
HDRDisplayHDR 400HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W90 W
ThunderboltYes—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm140 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.3 kg8.6 kg
Width614 mm614 mm
Height578 mm592 mm
Depth242 mm274 mm
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