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Benq BenQ PD2706U – Specs & Features Monitor
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27″ BenQ PD2706U – Specs & Features

The BenQ DesignVue PD2706U is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor for designers, where colour behaviour matters more than refresh rate.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2023
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Display
27-inch, IPS, 3840 x 2160
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Refresh Rate
60 Hz (hertz)
60 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m² (peak 350 cd/m²)
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
1200 : 1
1200

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Sharp 4K 27-inch panel
  • 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3
  • 90 W USB-C docking
  • Extensive stand adjustment
  • Creator-focused colour modes
Cons
  • DisplayHDR data appears contradictory
  • Only 60 Hz refresh
  • 250 cd/m² typical brightness
  • Heavy 10 kg with stand

Score & Ratings

8/10 Great
Design
8
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
6
Connectivity
9
Model Information 15
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series DesignVue
Model PD2706U
Model Alias PD2706UE
Full Product Name BenQ PD2706U
Model Year 2023
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 2023
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 684 mm / 68.4 cm / 26.9291 in / 2.2441 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 89.13 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Panel Technology IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte

27" Display Size (68.5 cm) 16:9

68.5cm 27" 59.7 cm / 23.5" 61.4 cm / 24.2" (overall unit) 33.6 cm 13.2" 36.6 cm 14.4" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 3840 × 2160
Pixel Density 163 PPI
Pixel Pitch 0.185 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

3840×2160 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 8.3 MP — 4× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 13
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors
Typical Brightness 250 cd/m²
Peak Brightness 350 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1200 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support
HDR10
HDR10 Yes
sRGB Coverage 100%
DCI-P3 Coverage 95%
Color Temperature Modes Yes
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 6
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 60 Hz (hertz)
Minimum Response Time 5 ms / 0.0050 s
Motion Blur Reduction Yes
Picture-by-Picture Yes
Picture-in-Picture Yes
Ports & Connectivity 13
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
1× HDMI 2.0
HDMI Version HDMI 2.0
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 Power Delivery 90W
USB-A Ports
3
USB-B Upstream 2× USB-B
KVM Switch Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMIUSB-A3USB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3Speaker Out5
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 2.5 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 150 mm
Height Range 150 mm
Height Adjustment Range 150 mm / 15 cm / 5.9055 in / 0.4921 ft
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 30 °
Swivel Adjustment Yes
Left Swivel 275 °
Right Swivel 275 °
Left Pivot 0 °
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 495 mm x 256.5 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 614 mm x 366 mm x 81 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 10 kg
Weight Without Stand 6.2 kg
Stand Depth 256.5 mm / 25.65 cm / 10.0984 in / 0.8415 ft
Power & Operating Conditions 9
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption 27.5W
Average Power Consumption 27.5W
Maximum Power Consumption 152W
Sleep Consumption 0.5W
Off Consumption 0.5 W
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 9
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Reader Mode 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 AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), Auto Pivot, BenQ AQCOLOR, Calman Verified, Color Modes (Darkroom / Animation / CAD-CAM / DICOM / M-Book / Rec.709 / sRGB / HDR / Low Blue Light / User defined), Display Pilot, DualView, ePaper Mode, Flicker-free technology, Hotkey Puck G2, ICCsync, Low Blue Light, KVM Switch, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Solidworks, Uniformity Technology; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 5
Specification Value
TÜV Flicker-Free TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TÜV Low Blue Light TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
VESA DisplayHDR Display / HDR 400
Calman Verified Yes
Pantone Validated Yes
Included Accessories 3
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable
USB Upstream Cable USB Tyle-C cable
Packaging Information 5
Specification Value
Package Dimensions 847 mm x 515 mm x 186 mm (W x H x D)
Package Width 847 mm / 84.7 cm / 33.3465 in / 2.7789 ft
Package Height 515 mm / 51.5 cm / 20.2756 in / 1.6896 ft
Package Depth 186 mm / 18.6 cm / 7.3228 in / 0.6102 ft
Package Weight 11.6 kg / 25.57 lbs
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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.

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Uses about 54% less power than the average we track in this category.

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