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BenQ PD3420Q vs BenQ SW270C

What PD3420Q does better (3) and where SW270C wins (0) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD3420Q
BenQ · 2020PD3420Q
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $1,000
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BenQ SW270C
BenQ · 2019SW270C
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $1,150
4.2Screen2.9
6.8Colour accuracy5.0
4.5Design & ergonomics4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD3420QSW270C
826 × 445244614 × 626335
PD3420QSW270CDifference
Height445 mm626 mm−181 mm
Width826 mm614 mm+212 mm
Depth244 mm335 mm−91 mm
Weight9.3 kg9.8 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is PD3420Q better than SW270C?

  1. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 300 nits+17%
  2. Screen size34″ vs 27″+26%
  3. Weight9.3 kg vs 9.8 kg+5%

Why is SW270C better than PD3420Q?

SW270C has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD3420QBenQ PD3420Q≈ $1,0005.8
BenQ SW270CBenQ SW270C≈ $1,1504.3
Display
Screen size34″27″
Resolution3440 × 14402560 × 1440
Resolution classUltrawide QHDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density109 ppi109 ppi
Aspect ratio21:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 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 coverage98%97%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)NoNo
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight9.3 kg9.8 kg
Width826 mm614 mm
Height445 mm626 mm
Depth244 mm335 mm
Product lineBenQ DesignVueBenQ PhotoVue
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