Name: PD2720U
Brand: BenQ
SKU: 229803
Rating: 4.3 (36 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

The display quality is excellent
works easily and removes the need for a dedicated KVM
the performance in each was great

eliminates screen flicker
Low Blue Light filters harmful blue light
it doesn t provide power to USB ports when the display is off

Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Display technology: LED
Response time: 5 ms
Panel design: Flat
Screen size: 27 in
Brightness: 350 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16

BenQ PD2720U - Pros & Cons

The display quality is excellent
works easily and removes the need for a dedicated KVM
the performance in each was great
with a huge steel base that is incredibly sturdy
astounding quality
excellent features and the value it offers at the price
Hotkey Puck G2 lets me turn a dial to control the volume
balance maximum contrast and vibrancy while maintaining viewing comfort
The buttons are quite snappy and easy to press
The components inside are well packaged and everything feels well secured inside the box
color consistency and wide viewing angles
It feels extremely well designed and high quality
Packaging is top notch and the product arrived in perfect condition
the viewing angles and color uniformity are acceptable for an IPS panel
a telescopic upright and a flat
exquisite design makes it well worth its price
stands solid and steady once fully assembled
It looks good and it's versatile
great quality is paired with impressive design
good - fast and sensibly-organised
BenQ also has fantastic uniformity
sturdy
snappy joystick navigates the menu
and solid buttons open
impeccable color accuracy and a level of brightness and sharpness
looked crisp and bright with a natural colour palette
high speed transmission of data and power makes
high resolution
contrast and brightness make it easier
it provides much more convenient access to the monitor menus
the price has stayed pretty stable

eliminates screen flicker
Low Blue Light filters harmful blue light
it doesn t provide power to USB ports when the display is off
The included cord is a little short for my setup
built-in speakers are fairly low-quality
backlight bleeding at 50% brightness
color shifting and loss of luminance when viewed from an angle
not a gaming monitor
2x2W built-in speakers are quite weak
images which are overly sharp or detailed
sound quality is mismatched with the class of the product
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a very thin border and a visible bottom strip
cost to an already very expensive monitor
none of the ports are in easy-to-reach spots on the side
both worse than rival panels
this screen is physically smaller than either rival
requires no tools
There are no calibration options in HDR mode
PD2700U does not require calibration
testing has uncovered some diamonds in the rough
brightness is a bit over 400 nits
about 1-inch in diameter and stuck inside a box
The execution is just a bit lacking
difficult to plug things into their ports
not typing away at her keyboard
even bring up the ports on the side of the monitor
model's complete lack of USB-C ports
thin bezels are hard not to appreciate
Will An Electric Car Lose Battery While Parked
NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive
a heavy metal telescoping affair
incredibly tinny
soft
and just all-around awful

BenQ PD2720U - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	27 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Response time	5 ms Best: JVC LM-H191 Response time: 0.01 ms
Brightness	350 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
Weight	8300 g Best: BenQ GL2450HM Weight: 0 g

BenQ - Video Reviews (7)

BenQ PD2720U review - An overly expensive 4K HDR monitor - By TotallydubbedHD

Hands-on: BenQ PD2720U - 27-inch 4K Thunderbolt 3 Display

BenQ PD2720U review by Orange83 | DesignVue 27 inch monitor | 4K UHD | HDR 10 | 100% sRGB

BenQ PD2720U - Full Specifications

Screen size	27.0 in
Brightness	350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Height adjustment	5.91 in
Height (without stand)	14.41 in
Height with stand	17.47 in
Depth (with stand)	7.34 in
Width (with stand)	24.19 in
Weight	292.77 oz

Supported graphics resolutions	3840x2160
Refresh rate	60.0 Hz
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours	1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)	10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)	96.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio	20000000:1
Display technology	LED
Backlight	LED backlight
Panel type	IPS
Response time	5.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)	yes
Viewing angle (horizontal)	178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)	178.0 °

3D support (3D-Ready)	no
HDR	yes
VESA mount	yes

Energy efficiency class	C
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	200.0 W

Colour of product	Black Grey,black
Panel design	Flat
Built-in USB hub	yes
Built-in camera	no
Built-in speakers	yes

DVI Port	no
HDCP	yes
HDMI ports quantity	2
HDMI version	2.0
Headphone output	yes
Headphone outputs quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.4

Pivot function	yes
Swivel	yes
Tiltable	yes
Flicker free	yes

EnergyStar	yes
EPEAT	Silver

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BenQ PD2720U BenQ - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.5

Based on 9 reviews

IT PRO

Published: 04.07.2019

BenQ DesignVue PD2720U review: A must-have for professional users | IT PRO

4.0

More expensive than its rivals, but can it justify the cost?

BenQ PD2720U BenQ DesignVue PD2720U professional monitor review

TechRadar

Published: 11.05.2019

BenQ DesignVue PD2720U professional monitor review

A premium 4K panel for the discerning designer

BenQ PD2720U BenQ PD2720U review: Professional 4K monitor with stunning color and plenty of ports

Windows Central

Published: 23.11.2019

BenQ PD2720U review: Professional 4K monitor with stunning color and plenty of ports

4.5

If you can afford it, BenQ's PD2720U is a top 4K monitor with a feature set designed with professionals in mind.

BenQ PD2720U BenQ PD2720U Review - 4K IPS Professional Monitor with Thunderbolt 3 and...

MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews

Published: 05.06.2019

BenQ PD2720U Review - 4K IPS Professional Monitor with Thunderbolt 3 and...

4.8

The BenQ PD2720U is a beautifully designed premium display solution for professionals who want accurate color reproduction and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity

RelaxedTech

Published: 28.03.2019

BenQ PD2720U Review

4.7

Today we are reviewing the BenQ PD2720U which is a designer monitor that sports a 27-inch IPS display and has support for HDR10 content and Thunderbolt 3 for dual 4K monitors. The BenQ PD2720U retails for $1100 on Amazon and comes with 3 years of warranty.

BenQ PD2720U Hands-on: This 27-inch 4K BenQ Thunderbolt 3 display should pique your interest [Video]

9to5Mac

Published: 04.09.2019

Hands-on: This 27-inch 4K BenQ Thunderbolt 3 display should pique your interest [Video]

The BenQ Thunderbolt 3 display is a 27-inch 4K display that features lots of I/O options for those looking for an alternative to LG's UltraFine series.

BenQ PD2720U BenQ PD2720U Review: The Ultimate 4K Mac Monitor for Creators

Gotta Be Mobile

Published: 05.08.2019

BenQ PD2720U Review: The Ultimate 4K Mac Monitor for Creators

4.8

BenQ PD2720U BenQ's DesignVue 4K Display is perfect for visual artists

iMore

Published: 24.10.2019

BenQ's DesignVue 4K Display is perfect for visual artists

4.0

Buying a monitor is like buying a new coat — everyone's needs are different and no single one should try to meet them all.

BenQ PD2720U BenQ PD2700U 4K HDR Monitor Review: Pro-Level Accuracy, Attractive Price

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 21.07.2020

BenQ PD2700U 4K HDR Monitor Review: Pro-Level Accuracy, Attractive Price

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.