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BenQ SW272QN vs ViewSonic VP2788-5K

What SW272QN does better (5) and where VP2788-5K wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ SW272QN
BenQ · 2026SW272QN
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ $870
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ViewSonic VP2788-5K
ViewSonic · 2026VP2788-5K
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ $840
2.8Screen8.8
9.7Colour accuracy5.8
5.7Connectivity2.7
6.6Design & ergonomics6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

SW272QNVP2788-5K
614 × 592274612.9 × 424.7209.9
SW272QNVP2788-5KDifference
Height592 mm424.7 mm+167.3 mm
Width614 mm612.9 mm+1.1 mm
Depth274 mm209.9 mm+64.1 mm
Weight8.3 kg6.4 kg+1.9 kg

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

Why is SW272QN better than VP2788-5K?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W vs 15 W6×
  2. Adobe RGB coverage100% vs 88%+14%
  3. Response time5 ms vs 14 ms2.8×
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  5. Height adjustment140 mm vs 120 mm+17%

Why is VP2788-5K better than SW272QN?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 218 ppi2×
  2. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
  3. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 2,000:12×
  4. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 400
  5. Weight8.3 kg vs 6.4 kg+30%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ SW272QNBenQ SW272QN≈ $8708.2
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 14405120 × 2880
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K5K
Pixel density109 ppi218 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits500 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:12,000:1
Response time5 ms14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage100%88%
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Colour depth—10 bit
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W15 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakers—Yes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment140 mm120 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.3 kg6.4 kg
Width614 mm613 mm
Height592 mm425 mm
Depth274 mm210 mm
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