BenQ PD2706QN vs Samsung Space 27"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ PD2706QN109 PPI #55
Samsung Space 27"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ PD2706QN400 nits #51
Samsung Space 27"250 nits #67
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ PD2706QN95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ PD2706QN100 Hz
Samsung Space 27"144 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Samsung Space 27" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Samsung Space 27" gets there at 80cm vs 80cm for the BenQ PD2706QN.
- Brightness: advantage BenQ PD2706QN — The BenQ PD2706QN is 40% brighter in SDR (350 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 400 vs 250 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | BenQ PD2706QN | Samsung Space 27" |
|---|---|---|
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 97% |
| Year | 2024 | 2019 |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 4 ms GTG |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:3,000 |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ PD2706QN 2024 | Samsung Space 27" 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | VA |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 144 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 4 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:3,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% (Better) | sRGB 97% |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ PD2706QN or Samsung Space 27"?
Both have 109 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 80cm 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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