BenQ PD2706U vs BenQ PD2730S
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ PD2706U163 PPI #20
BenQ PD2730S218 PPI #5
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ PD2706U400 nits #51
BenQ PD2730S400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ PD2706U95% #48
BenQ PD2730S98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ PD2706U60 Hz
BenQ PD2730S60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The BenQ PD2730S has 25% higher pixel density (218 vs 163 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 40cm.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (350 vs 400 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
- Upgrade: BenQ PD2730S vs BenQ PD2706U — Display gains from BenQ PD2706U to BenQ PD2730S: 5120×2880 vs 3840×2160.
Key Differences
| Specification | BenQ PD2706U | BenQ PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 5120×2880 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 218 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 40cm |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:2,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ PD2706U 2023 | BenQ PD2730S 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 5120×2880 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 218 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 40cm (Better) |
| 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 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 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 | 90 W | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% (Better) |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ PD2706U or BenQ PD2730S?
The BenQ PD2730S has 218 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the BenQ PD2706U.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ PD2730S requires 40cm vs 54cm for the BenQ PD2706U 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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