MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
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Dell S2725DSM vs BenQ PD2706QN Comparison
Dell S2725DSM vs BenQ PD2706QN compares two monitors with different strengths for picture quality, motion, and everyday use. Dell S2725DSM is specified with 27-inch / IPS / QHD / W-LED, while BenQ PD2706QN uses 27-inch / IPS / QHD / W-LED. The listed refresh rate is 48 Hz – 144 Hz on Dell S2725DSM and 60 Hz on BenQ PD2706QN. BenQ PD2706QN lists 95% DCI-P3 coverage; an equivalent published gamut figure is not available for Dell S2725DSM. Dell S2725DSM’s clearest advantages are higher 144Hz-class refresh rate. BenQ PD2706QN’s clearest advantages are higher listed typical brightness, higher listed static contrast, and USB-C video connectivity. The better choice depends on which of those differences matters most in your setup.
IPS
Dell
6.8
/10
SupportedAMD FreeSync
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
109 PPIPixel Density
IPS 60Hz
Benq
7.6
/10
60 HzNative Refresh Rate
PremiumAMD FreeSync
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Brand | Dell | Benq |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Dell | Ben Q |
| Series | -- | Design Vue |
| Model | S2725DSM | PD2706QN |
| Model Alias | -- | Design Vue PD2706QN |
| Full Product Name | Dell S2725DSM | Ben Q PD2706QN |
| Model Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Monitor Type | -- | Professional / Creator Monitor |
| Monitor Category | -- | Color-Accurate Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | -- | Professional / Creator |
| Primary Use | -- | Graphic Design, UI / UX & General Creative Work |
| Region / Variant | -- | Not specified |
| Launch Status | -- | Model year 2024 |
| Available Colors | Ash White | Black |
| Warranty | -- | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | -- | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 684.7 mm (26.96 in) | 685.8 mm / 68.58 cm / 27 in / 2.25 ft |
| Screen Format | -- | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm (23.49 in) | 596.736 mm / 59.6736 cm / 23.4935 in / 1.9578 ft |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm (13.22 in) | 335.664 mm / 33.5664 cm / 13.2151 in / 1.1013 ft |
| Display Area | -- | 88.65 % (percent) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 92.04% | -- |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | -- | Nano Matte Panel |
| Backlight Type? | W-LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) | Anti-glare / Matte / Nano Matte Panel |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2560 × 1440 |
| Pixel Density | 109 PPI | 109 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
| FRC | No | Yes |
| Display Colors | 16.8 million colors (24 bits) | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 350 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | -- | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500 : 1 | 2000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | -- | HDR10 / Display / HDR 400 |
| HDR10? | -- | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% | -- |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | -- | 95% |
| Hardware Calibration | -- | Yes |
| Color Temperature Modes | -- | Yes |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | -- | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | 48 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 4 ms | -- |
| MPRT Response Time | 1 ms | -- |
| Adaptive-Sync? | AMD FreeSync | AMDFreeSync Premium VESA Adaptive Sync |
| AMD FreeSync? | Supported | Premium |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1×HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | -- | 15 k Hz - 135 k Hz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | -- | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | -- | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 1.4 | -- |
| USB-C Data Speed | -- | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | -- | 90W |
| USB-A Ports | -- | 3 |
| KVM Switch | -- | Yes |
| Audio Output | -- | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | -- | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Speakers | -- | 2 x 3 W |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 110 mm | 115 mm |
| Height Range | -- | 115 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 110 mm (4.33 in) | 115 mm / 11.5 cm / 4.5276 in / 0.3773 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | 15 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | 15 ° |
| Pivot Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | -- | Yes |
| Security Lock | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | -- | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 611.34 × 390.13 × 201.83 mm | 614 mm x 430 mm x 220.2 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 611.34 × 355.98 × 58.87 mm | 614 mm x 368 mm x 107.11 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 6.39 kg (14.09 lbs) | 8.22 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.34 kg (9.57 lbs) | -- |
| Stand Width | 256 mm (10.08 in) | 273.96 mm / 27.396 cm / 10.7858 in / 0.8988 ft |
| Stand Depth | 201.83 mm (7.95 in) | 220.2 mm / 22.02 cm / 8.6693 in / 0.7224 ft |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50/60Hz |
| Electric Current | 1.5 A | -- |
| Average Power Consumption | 21.4 W | -- |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 65 W | -- |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | -- |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) | -- |
| Operating Humidity | 10% – 80% | -- |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) | -- |
| Storage Humidity | 5% - 90% | -- |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| ComfortView Plus | Yes | -- |
| Desktop Control Software | -- | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | -- | Yes |
| Screen Split | -- | Yes |
| Uniformity Mode | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | -- | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | 3-sided bezelless design; Dell Display Manager with Easy Arrange; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | 5-way controller, Adaptive-Sync technologyAMDFreeSync Premium technologyAMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator)AQColor technologyAuto PivotBen Q Uniformity technologyCal MAN VerifiedDisplay Pilot 2Display Color TalkDisplay QuickitDual VIew - two color settings on the same imageFlicker-free technology, ICCsyncKVM SwitchLow Blue LightOverscanPalette Master UltimatePantone Connect PremiumPantone ValidatedPantone Skintone ValidatedSolidworks; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | ENERGY STAR 8.0 | Energy Star |
| EPEAT | -- | EPEAT Gold |
| TCO Certified | -- | TCO Certified |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution) | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | -- | Display / HDR 400 |
| Calman Verified | -- | Yes |
| Pantone Validated | -- | Yes |
| RoHS | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | Yes | -- |
| USB-C Cable | -- | USB Type-C to Type-A cable |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: September 2026
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