RATED
Excellent
8.6/10
27″ BenQ PD2730S – Specs & Features
Five-K detail immediately sets apart the 27" BenQ PD2730S, a 27-inch 5K creator monitor with dense pixels, wide-gamut colour and Thunderbolt 4 docking.
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Display
27-inch, IPS, 5120 x 2880
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
- The 5120 x 2880 IPS panel reaches 218 PPI, covers 100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3, and combines 2000:1 contrast with calibration-focused software
- Thunderbolt 4 supplies 90 W and daisy-chain output, joined by HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and a large 10/5 Gbps USB hub
- The stand offers 150 mm height adjustment, ±30° swivel and tilt, but the sheet lists no portrait pivot
- Published 48 Hz 60 Hz refresh matches its intended role
- 2000 : 1 contrast is clearly stated rather than inferred
Cons
- DisplayHDR 400 has no brightness headroom because typical and peak figures are both 400 cd/m², and the 60 Hz ceiling is for creation rather than fast gaming
- HDR position: HDR10 / DisplayHDR 400 with 400 cd/m² typical brightness
- Closest alternative: The BenQ SW242Q is smaller and 16:10; the PD2730S prioritises 5K detail, Thunderbolt bandwidth and a broader desktop
Score & Ratings
8.6/10
Great
Model Information
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | DesignVue |
| Model | PD2730S |
| Model Alias | DesignVue PD2730S |
| Full Product Name | BenQ PD2730S |
| 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 and Silver |
| 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 |
| Panel Type | IPS (BOE) |
| Panel Technology | Nano Matte Panel |
| Panel Manufacturer | BOE |
| 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 | 5120 × 2880 |
| Pixel Density | 218 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.116 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
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| 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 |
| sRGB Coverage | 100% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 98% |
| 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
7
| 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 |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 1× HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 |
| 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 | 5 W |
| USB-A Ports | 4 |
| 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 | 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 | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 614 mm x 427.58 mm x 242.07 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 8.22 kg |
| Stand Depth | 242.07 mm / 24.207 cm / 9.5303 in / 0.7942 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, Hotkey Puck G3, ICCsync, KVM Switch, Low Blue Light, Overscan, Palette Master Ultimate, Pantone Validated, Pantone Skintone Validated, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Solidworks; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
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| 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
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort 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.
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Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 94% less power than the average we track in this category.
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