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BenQ PD3225U vs BenQ SW272U

What PD3225U does better (5) and where SW272U wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD3225U
BenQ · 2024PD3225U
8.3Score
5 advantages≈ $1,100
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BenQ SW272U
BenQ · 2024SW272U
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $1,350
7.5Screen7.1
5.2Connectivity6.2
8.1Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD3225USW272U
715 × 628273614 × 592274
PD3225USW272UDifference
Height628 mm592 mm+36 mm
Width715 mm614 mm+101 mm
Depth273 mm274 mm−1 mm
Weight8.2 kg8.6 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is PD3225U better than SW272U?

  1. Contrast ratio (static)2,000:1 vs 1,000:12×
  2. HDRDisplayHDR 400 vs HDR10
  3. Screen size31.5″ vs 27″+17%
  4. Height adjustment150 mm vs 140 mm+7%
  5. Weight8.2 kg vs 8.6 kg+5%

Why is SW272U better than PD3225U?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 163 ppi+16%
  2. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)85 W vs 90 W+6%
  3. sRGB coverage98% vs 100%+2%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD3225UBenQ PD3225U≈ $1,1008.3
BenQ SW272UBenQ SW272U≈ $1,3508.3
Display
Screen size31.5″27″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density140 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 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 coverage98%100%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage98%99%
HDRDisplayHDR 400HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)85 W90 W
ThunderboltYes—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm140 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.2 kg8.6 kg
Width715 mm614 mm
Height628 mm592 mm
Depth273 mm274 mm
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