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BenQ SW270C vs EIZO ColorEdge CS2740

What SW270C does better (3) and where ColorEdge CS2740 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ SW270C
BenQ · 2019SW270C
4.3Score
3 advantages≈ $1,150
vs
EIZO ColorEdge CS2740
EIZO · 2019ColorEdge CS2740
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $1,150
Higher score
2.9Screen5.9
5.0Colour accuracy7.4
4.0Design & ergonomics6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

SW270CColorEdge CS2740
614 × 626335638 × 404.1265
SW270CColorEdge CS2740Difference
Height626 mm404.1 mm+221.9 mm
Width614 mm638 mm−24 mm
Depth335 mm265 mm+70 mm
Weight9.8 kg10.3 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is SW270C better than ColorEdge CS2740?

  1. Response time5 ms vs 10 ms2×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Weight9.8 kg vs 10.3 kg+5%

Why is ColorEdge CS2740 better than SW270C?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 164 ppi+50%
  2. Pivot (portrait rotation)No · SW270C: Yes
  3. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 350 nits+17%
  4. DCI-P3 coverage97% vs 99%+2%
  5. Height adjustment150 mm vs 155 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ SW270CBenQ SW270C≈ $1,1504.3
Display
Screen size27″26.9″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density109 ppi164 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time5 ms10 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage99%99%
DCI-P3 coverage97%99%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10—
Uniformity compensation—Yes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—60 W
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakers—No
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm155 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)NoYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight9.8 kg10.3 kg
Width614 mm638 mm
Height626 mm404 mm
Depth335 mm265 mm
Product lineBenQ PhotoVueEIZO ColorEdge
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