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BenQ PD2700U

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4.2
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User ratings:
66
3.9 out of 5
66 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
12
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4.1 out of 5
7 user ratings
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Pros

  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
  • nice to invest in where video is headed

Cons

  • doesn't have a huge footprint and the stand is flat
  • spending around three times the money
  • conspicuously lacks any of the aforementioned whizz-bang features

Key specs

  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 5 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 350 cd/m²
  • 16

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BenQ PD2700U - Pros & Cons

BenQ PD2700U

Pros

  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
  • nice to invest in where video is headed
  • the build quality feels robust and the slim bezels on three sides of the LCD panel
  • the colors were fantastic right out of the box
  • the price has stayed pretty stable
  • what they are by design and are loud enough and clear enough to be effective
  • it is well built and that it will be very stable
  • superb clarity and sharp details
  • image quality and resolution are top-notch
  • monitor s connectivity and utility are excellent

Cons

  • doesn't have a huge footprint and the stand is flat
  • spending around three times the money
  • conspicuously lacks any of the aforementioned whizz-bang features
  • relatively low brightness and lack of local dimming
  • limited level of maximum brightness and no local dimming capability
  • testing has uncovered some diamonds in the rough
  • PD2700U does not require calibration
  • HP is its poor response time of 14 ms
  • the connectivity ports are on the bottom right-hand side
  • requires no tools
  • There are no calibration options in HDR mode

BenQ PD2700U - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
350 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
7.7 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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BenQ PD2700U - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.51 in
Height (without stand)14.48 in
Height with stand21.59 in
Depth (with stand)9.37 in
Depth (without stand)2.32 in
Width (with stand)24.17 in
Weight0.27 oz
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Image properties
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours1.07 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)100.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio20000000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeIPS
Response time5.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
HDRyes
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classG
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)24.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Built-in camerano
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
DisplayPort version1.4
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Features
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold

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BenQ PD2700U BenQ - Editorial Reviews (12)

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BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U DesignVue Designer 27″ 16:9 IPS Monitor review – The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 04.12.2018
BenQ PD2700U DesignVue Designer 27″ 16:9 IPS Monitor review – The Gadgeteer
BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U 4K HDR Monitor Review: Pro-Level Accuracy, Attractive Price
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 21.07.2020
BenQ PD2700U 4K HDR Monitor Review: Pro-Level Accuracy, Attractive Price
4.0

The BenQ PD2700U delivers professional-grade performance at a reasonable price. We test out the 27-inch IPS panel with 4K/UHD resolution, HDR10 and factory-certified calibration.

BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U Review - 4K IPS Professional Monitor for Photo Editing and...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 04.02.2019
BenQ PD2700U Review - 4K IPS Professional Monitor for Photo Editing and...
4.6

The BenQ PD2700U is a reasonably-priced 4K professional monitor that aims to provide excellent image quality for editors without breaking their bank

BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U Designer monitor review: Just what you need - Videomaker
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Videomaker
Published: 24.01.2019
BenQ PD2700U Designer monitor review: Just what you need - Videomaker

The BenQ PD2700U DesignVue Designer 27-inch monitor is built with designers in mind, but is a highly capable video editing display.

BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U 27-inch UHD Designer Monitor Review - VGU
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VGU
Published: 17.12.2018
BenQ PD2700U 27-inch UHD Designer Monitor Review - VGU
4.0

BenQ PD2700U is a decent design monitor and our review goes into the detail on how well it performs for gaming.

BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2705Q Review | PCMonitors.info
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BenQ PD2705Q Review | PCMonitors.info

A review of the BenQ PD2705Q. A 27" 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) model built for accurate colour output, with HDR10 support and good ergonomics.

BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 07.01.2021
BenQ PD2700U Review ~ | Gadget Review
4.0

When it comes to 4K monitors, shoppers want a balance of performance, and durability, all for a price that won’t hurt the wallet too much. BenQ attempts to

BenQ PD2700U The 6 Best 4k Monitors - Summer 2022: Reviews
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RTINGS.com
Published: 29.03.2022
The 6 Best 4k Monitors - Summer 2022: Reviews

The best 4k monitor for gaming that we've tested is the Gigabyte M32U. It's an excellent gaming monitor with a 32 inch, 4k screen.

BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U 27-inch UHD Designer Monitor Review - VGU
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VGU
Published: 17.12.2018
BenQ PD2700U 27-inch UHD Designer Monitor Review - VGU
4.0

BenQ PD2700U is a decent design monitor and our review goes into the detail on how well it performs for gaming.

BenQ PD2700U Review: BenQ PD2700U Monitor by Kenny McMillan - ProVideo Coalition
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ProVideo Coalition
Published: 09.01.2019
Review: BenQ PD2700U Monitor by Kenny McMillan - ProVideo Coalition

I’ve been working on a lot of coloring projects recently, and at Adobe MAX the subject came up when I was talking to the people at BenQ. After some back and forth they decided they wanted to send me their 27” 4K design monitor, the PD2700U, to check out and put through the paces. They [...]Read More... from Review: BenQ PD2700U Monitor

BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U professional monitor review
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TechRadar
Published: 11.02.2019
BenQ PD2700U professional monitor review
4.0

A no-nonsense 4K monitor with a quality IPS panel

BenQ PD2700U BenQ PD2700U 4K HDR Monitor Review: Pro-Level Accuracy, Attractive Price
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 21.07.2020
BenQ PD2700U 4K HDR Monitor Review: Pro-Level Accuracy, Attractive Price
4.0

The BenQ PD2700U delivers professional-grade performance at a reasonable price. We test out the 27-inch IPS panel with 4K/UHD resolution, HDR10 and factory-certified calibration.

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