
RATED
Great
7.6/10
27″ BenQ PD2706QN – Specs & Features
Colour-led work, the BenQ PD2706QN places a 2560 x 1440 IPS panel inside a 27-inch monitor focused on photo, video and design work.
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Display
27-inch, IPS, 2560 x 1440
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 60 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
400 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
400 cd
Contrast Ratio
2000 : 1
2000
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2560 x 1440 resolution at 27-inch delivers 109 PPI for this desk size.
- 48 Hz 60 Hz motion is sufficient for routine work.
- 2000 : 1 contrast gives stronger depth than typical IPS.
- The adjustable stand supports better desk ergonomics.
- USB-C with 90W charging reduces laptop cabling.
Cons
- HDR has little brightness headroom beyond the badge threshold.
- Professional calibration accuracy is not published.
- Uniformity and overdrive behaviour are not independently tested.
Score & Ratings
7.6/10
Great
Model Information
15
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | DesignVue |
| Model | PD2706QN |
| Model Alias | DesignVue PD2706QN |
| Full Product Name | BenQ PD2706QN |
| Model Year | 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 | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 685.8 mm / 68.58 cm / 27 in / 2.25 ft |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm / 59.6736 cm / 23.4935 in / 1.9578 ft |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm / 33.5664 cm / 13.2151 in / 1.1013 ft |
| Display Area | 88.65 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | Nano Matte Panel |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte / Nano Matte Panel |
27" Display Size (68.5 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Pixel Density | 109 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
13
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 2000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95% |
| Hardware Calibration | Yes |
| Color Temperature Modes | Yes |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Adaptive-Sync | AMD FreeSync PremiumVESA AdaptiveSync |
| AMD FreeSync | Premium |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 1× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 15 kHz - 135 kHz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| 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 |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 3 W |
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
17
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 115 mm |
| Height Range | 115 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 115 mm / 11.5 cm / 4.5276 in / 0.3773 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 614 mm x 430 mm x 220.2 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 614 mm x 368 mm x 107.11 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 8.22 kg |
| Stand Width | 273.96 mm / 27.396 cm / 10.7858 in / 0.8988 ft |
| Stand Depth | 220.2 mm / 22.02 cm / 8.6693 in / 0.7224 ft |
Power & Operating Conditions
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | 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 | 5-way controller, Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync Premium technology, AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), AQColor technology, Auto Pivot, BenQ Uniformity technology, CalMAN Verified, Color Modes - B+W / DCI-P3 / Display P3 / M-book / sRGB / Adobe RGB / Rec. 709 / CAD-CAM / Animation / Darkroom / DICOM / User defined, Display Pilot 2, Display ColorTalk, Display Quickit, DualVIew - two color settings on the same image, Flicker-free technology, ICCsync, KVM Switch, Low Blue Light, Overscan, Palette Master Ultimate, Pantone Connect Premium, Pantone Validated, Pantone Skintone Validated, Solidworks; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy Star | Energy Star |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR 400 |
| Calman Verified | Yes |
| Pantone Validated | Yes |
Included Accessories
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C to Type-A cable |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 54% less power than the average we track in this category.
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