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BenQ SW272QN vs Dell UltraSharp UP2720Q

What SW272QN does better (2) and where UltraSharp UP2720Q wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ SW272QN
BenQ · 2026SW272QN
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $870
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Dell UltraSharp UP2720Q
Dell · 2020UltraSharp UP2720Q
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $760
2.8Screen4.3
9.7Colour accuracy8.8
5.7Connectivity7.5
6.6Design & ergonomics6.8

Why is SW272QN better than UltraSharp UP2720Q?

  1. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 250 nits+20%
  2. Response time5 ms vs 8 ms+60%

Why is UltraSharp UP2720Q better than SW272QN?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 163 ppi+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,300:1+30%
Specifications

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BenQ SW272QNBenQ SW272QN≈ $8708.2
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 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,300:1
Response time5 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
Adobe RGB coverage100%100%
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
Rec. 2020 coverage—80%
Colour depth—10 bit
HDRHDR10—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W—
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment140 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.3 kg—
Width614 mm—
Height592 mm—
Depth274 mm—
Product line—Dell UltraSharp
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