Comparison between:
- 27" Samsung C27G55T
- 27" BenQ SW2700PT
- 25" Dell UltraSharp U2518D
- 27" Asus PA278CGV
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Samsung C27G55T | BenQ SW2700PT | Dell UltraSharp U2518D | Asus PA278CGV | |
| Series | Odyssey G5 | - | UltraSharp | ProArt |
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| Model alias | LC27G55T LC27G55TQWUXEN LC27G55TQWNXZA | - | - | ProArt PA278CGV ProArt Display PA278CGV |
| Model year | 2020 | 2015 | 2017 | 2023 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 27 in | 27 in | 25 in | 27 in |
| Diagonal | 685.8 mm 68.58 cm 27 in 2.25 ft | 685.9 mm 68.59 cm 27.0039 in 2.2503 ft | 634.4 mm 63.44 cm 24.9764 in 2.0814 ft | 685.8 mm 68.58 cm 27 in 2.25 ft |
| Width | 596.736 mm 59.6736 cm 23.4935 in 1.9578 ft | 596.736 mm 59.6736 cm 23.4935 in 1.9578 ft | 552.96 mm 55.296 cm 21.7701 in 1.8142 ft | 596.736 mm 59.6736 cm 23.4935 in 1.9578 ft |
| Height | 335.664 mm 33.5664 cm 13.2151 in 1.1013 ft | 335.664 mm 33.5664 cm 13.2151 in 1.1013 ft | 311.04 mm 31.104 cm 12.2457 in 1.0205 ft | 335.664 mm 33.5664 cm 13.2151 in 1.1013 ft |
| Radius of curvature | 1000 mm 100 cm 39.3701 in 3.2808 ft | - | - | - |
| Panel manufacturer | Samsung | AU Optronics | LG Display | - |
| Panel model | - | M270DAN02.1 | LM250WQ3-SSA1 | - |
| Panel type | VA | AHVA IPS | AH-IPS | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 8 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 8 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| LUT | - | 3D LUT 14 bits | - | - |
| Colors | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.216 mm 0.0216 cm 0.0085 in 0.0007 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft |
| Pixel density | 109 ppi 42 ppcm | 109 ppi 42 ppcm | 117 ppi 46 ppcm | 109 ppi 42 ppcm |
| Display area | 64.2 % | - | 91.41 % | 87.55 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | RB-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 99 % | 100 % | 99 % | 100 % |
| Adobe RGB (1998) | - | 99 % | 65 % | - |
| NTSC (1953) | - | 72 % | - | - |
| DCI P3 | - | 95 % | 79.3 % | 95 % |
| Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 200 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | 300 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² | - | 400 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 2500 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 20000000 : 1 | 2000000 : 1 | 100000000 : 1 |
| HDR | HDR10 | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | - | 5 ms 0.0050 s | 5 ms 0.0050 s | 5 ms 0.0050 s |
| Average response time | - | 12 ms 0.0120 s | 8 ms 0.0080 s | - |
| Maximum response time | - | 20 ms 0.0200 s | - | - |
| Input lag | - | 17 ms 0.0170 s | 5 ms 0.0050 s | - |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte |
| Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) 8-bit+FRC available at a lower refresh rate | - | - | - |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | No | No | No | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (analog) | - | - | 30 kHz - 88 kHz | - |
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | - | - | 30 kHz - 144 kHz | 30 kHz - 222 kHz |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | 50 Hz - 76 Hz | 56 Hz - 76 Hz | 24 Hz - 144 Hz |
| - | - | - | DisplayPort - 222 kHz - 222 kHz; 30 Hz - 144 Hz HDMI - 30 kHz - 218 kHz; 24 Hz - 144 Hz USB Type-C - 222 kHz - 222 kHz; 30 Hz - 144 Hz |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric current (A) | - | - | 1.6 A | - |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.5 W | 0.3 W | - | - |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (eco) | - | - | 23.81 W | - |
| Power consumption (average) | - | 36.7 W | 28 W | 19.5 W |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 59 W | 45 W | 110 W | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 710.1 mm 71.01 cm 27.9567 in 2.3297 ft | - | 567.6 mm 56.76 cm 22.3465 in 1.8622 ft | 615 mm 61.5 cm 24.2126 in 2.0177 ft |
| Height | 439.4 mm 43.94 cm 17.2992 in 1.4416 ft | - | 331.5 mm 33.15 cm 13.0512 in 1.0876 ft | 372 mm 37.2 cm 14.6457 in 1.2205 ft |
| Depth | 135.9 mm 13.59 cm 5.3504 in 0.4459 ft | - | 49.2 mm 4.92 cm 1.937 in 0.1614 ft | 54 mm 5.4 cm 2.126 in 0.1772 ft |
| Weight | 5.3 kg 11.68 lbs | - | 3.44 kg 7.58 lbs | 5.8 kg 12.79 lbs |
| Width with stand | 710.1 mm 71.01 cm 27.9567 in 2.3297 ft | 638.8 mm 63.88 cm 25.1496 in 2.0958 ft | 567.6 mm 56.76 cm 22.3465 in 1.8622 ft | 615 mm 61.5 cm 24.2126 in 2.0177 ft |
| Height with stand | 533.6 mm 53.36 cm 21.0079 in 1.7507 ft | 423 mm 42.3 cm 16.6535 in 1.3878 ft | 397.2 mm 39.72 cm 15.6378 in 1.3031 ft | 374 mm 37.4 cm 14.7244 in 1.227 ft |
| Depth with stand | 272.6 mm 27.26 cm 10.7323 in 0.8944 ft | 383.4 mm 38.34 cm 15.0945 in 1.2579 ft | 200.1 mm 20.01 cm 7.878 in 0.6565 ft | 228 mm 22.8 cm 8.9764 in 0.748 ft |
| Weight with stand | 5.7 kg 12.57 lbs | 8.3 kg 18.3 lbs | 6.24 kg 13.76 lbs | 8.5 kg 18.74 lbs |
| Box width | 794 mm 79.4 cm 31.2598 in 2.605 ft | - | - | 818 mm 81.8 cm 32.2047 in 2.6837 ft |
| Box height | 494 mm 49.4 cm 19.4488 in 1.6207 ft | - | - | 482 mm 48.2 cm 18.9764 in 1.5814 ft |
| Box depth | 200 mm 20 cm 7.874 in 0.6562 ft | - | - | 151 mm 15.1 cm 5.9449 in 0.4954 ft |
| Box weight | 8 kg 17.64 lbs | 8.3 kg 18.3 lbs | - | 11.9 kg 26.24 lbs |
| Stand depth | - | - | - | 228 mm 22.8 cm 8.9764 in 0.748 ft |
| Colors | Black | Black | Silver | Black and Silver |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 75 x 75 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | - | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft | 150 mm 15 cm 5.9055 in 0.4921 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left pivot | - | 0 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Right pivot | - | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Left/right swivel | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | - | 35 ° | 45 ° | 45 ° |
| Right swivel | - | 35 ° | 45 ° | 45 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | - | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 18 ° | 20 ° | 21 ° | 35 ° |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | - | - | - | 2 x 2 W |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream) 2 x USB 3.1 (downstream) 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x DVI-D Dual Link 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out 1 x SD Memory Card Slot | 1 x USB 3.0 (upstream) 2 x USB 3.0 (downstream) 2 x USB 3.0 (charger - 5V/2.0A) 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Output MST) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Input mini) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode) 4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream) 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| - | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.4 |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | AMD FreeSync Premium Black Equalizer Flicker-free technology Game Mode Eco Saving Plus Low Blue Light Low Input Lag Mode Off Timer Plus Refresh Rate Optimizer Screen Size Optimizer Super Arena Gaming UX Windows 10 | AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator) Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light OSD controler | Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light | 6-axis color adjustment Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync Premium Asus ProArt Preset (10 modes) Asus ProArt Palette Asus ProArt Widget CalMAN Verified Color Accuracy - △E<2 Color Temperature Selection (5 modes) Flicker-free technology Gamma adjustment Low Blue Light QuickFit Plus Trace Free Technology Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | - | ENERGY STAR 6.0 | ENERGY STAR Epeat Gold RoHS Compliant TCO Certified Displays | Energy Star EPEAT Silver TCO Certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F | - | 0 °C - 35 °C 32 °F - 95 °F | - |
| Operating humidity | 10 % - 80 % | - | 10 % - 80 % | - |
| Operating altitude | - | - | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | - |
| Storage temperature | - | - | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | - |
| Storage humidity | - | - | 5 % - 90 % | - |
| Storage altitude | - | - | 12192 m 40000 ft | - |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | HDMI cable | DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP DVI-D cable HDMI cable Hood USB 3.0 upstream cable | DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP Factory calibration report USB 3.0 upstream cable | Color pre-calibration report DisplayPort cable HDMI cable USB Type-C cable |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | - | - | Anti-theft stand lock slot Security lock slot | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Samsung C27G55T | BenQ SW2700PT | Dell UltraSharp U2518D | Asus PA278CGV |