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BenQ SW272QN vs BenQ SW272U

What SW272QN does better (1) and where SW272U wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ SW272QN
BenQ · 2026SW272QN
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $870
vs
BenQ SW272U
BenQ · 2024SW272U
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $1,350
Higher score
2.8Screen7.1
9.7Colour accuracy7.1
5.7Connectivity6.2
6.6Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

SW272QNSW272U
614 × 592274614 × 592274
SW272QNSW272UDifference
Height592 mm592 mm=
Width614 mm614 mm=
Depth274 mm274 mm=
Weight8.3 kg8.6 kg−0.3 kg

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

Why is SW272QN better than SW272U?

  1. Weight8.3 kg vs 8.6 kg+4%

Why is SW272U better than SW272QN?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 163 ppi+50%
  2. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 400 nits+33%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ SW272QNBenQ SW272QN≈ $8708.2
BenQ SW272UBenQ SW272U≈ $1,3508.3
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density109 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage100%99%
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W90 W
ThunderboltYes—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment140 mm140 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.3 kg8.6 kg
Width614 mm614 mm
Height592 mm592 mm
Depth274 mm274 mm
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