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BenQ PD3220U vs BenQ SW270C

What PD3220U does better (3) and where SW270C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD3220U
BenQ · 2019PD3220U
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $990
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BenQ SW270C
BenQ · 2019SW270C
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $1,150
5.1Screen2.9
4.5Colour accuracy5.0
3.6Design & ergonomics4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD3220USW270C
715 × 628186614 × 626335
PD3220USW270CDifference
Height628 mm626 mm+2 mm
Width715 mm614 mm+101 mm
Depth186 mm335 mm−149 mm
Weight10.4 kg9.8 kg+0.6 kg

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

Why is PD3220U better than SW270C?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 109 ppi+28%
  2. Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes · SW270C: No
  3. Screen size31.5″ vs 27″+17%

Why is SW270C better than PD3220U?

  1. DCI-P3 coverage95% vs 97%+2%
  2. Weight10.4 kg vs 9.8 kg+6%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD3220UBenQ PD3220U≈ $9905.5
BenQ SW270CBenQ SW270C≈ $1,1504.3
Display
Screen size31.5″27″
Resolution3840 × 21602560 × 1440
Resolution class4K UHDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density140 ppi109 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate—60 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage95%97%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
ThunderboltYes—
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesNo
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight10.4 kg9.8 kg
Width715 mm614 mm
Height628 mm626 mm
Depth186 mm335 mm
Product line—BenQ PhotoVue
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