ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34" vs BenQ PD2730S
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34"110 PPI #47
BenQ PD2730S218 PPI #5
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34"400 nits #51
BenQ PD2730S400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34"98% #31
BenQ PD2730S98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34"120 Hz
BenQ PD2730S60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage BenQ PD2730S — At 65cm, the BenQ PD2730S is retina (218 PPI) while the ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (350 vs 400 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34" | BenQ PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34" | 27" |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 2 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 5120×2880 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 218 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 40cm |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:2,000 |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34" 2022 | BenQ PD2730S 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34" (Better) | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 5120×2880 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 218 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 40cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | None |
| Response Time | 2 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:2,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 100% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34" or BenQ PD2730S?
The BenQ PD2730S has 218 PPI compared to 110 PPI for the ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ PD2730S requires 40cm vs 80cm for the ASUS ProArt PA348CGV 34" to reach 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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