ASUS ProArt PA27JCV vs BenQ PD2730S
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV218 PPI #5
BenQ PD2730S218 PPI #5
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV500 nits #42
BenQ PD2730S400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV99% #2
BenQ PD2730S98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV60 Hz
BenQ PD2730S60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm with identical pixel density (218 PPI). No difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage ASUS ProArt PA27JCV — Similar SDR brightness (400 vs 400 nits), but the ASUS ProArt PA27JCV leads in HDR peak (500 vs 400 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ProArt PA27JCV | BenQ PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W | 90 W |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:2,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 2024 | BenQ PD2730S 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120×2880 | 5120×2880 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 218 | 218 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 40cm | 40cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 500 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits (Better) | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:2,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W (Better) | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ProArt PA27JCV or BenQ PD2730S?
Both have 218 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 40cm for retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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