Comparison between:
- 27" BenQ PD2705Q
- 31.5" BenQ PD3205U
- 27" BenQ PD2700U

Brand, series, model

Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.

BenQ PD2705QBenQ PD3205UBenQ PD2700U
BenQ PD2705QBenQ PD3205UBenQ PD2700U
Model alias-PD3205UE-
Model year202020212018

Display

Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.

Size class27 in31.5 in27 in
Diagonal685.8 mm
68.58 cm
27 in
2.25 ft		801 mm
80.1 cm
31.5354 in
2.628 ft		684 mm
68.4 cm
26.9291 in
2.2441 ft
Width596.736 mm
59.6736 cm
23.4935 in
1.9578 ft		697.31 mm
69.731 cm
27.4531 in
2.2878 ft		596.736 mm
59.6736 cm
23.4935 in
1.9578 ft
Height335.664 mm
33.5664 cm
13.2151 in
1.1013 ft		392.23 mm
39.223 cm
15.4421 in
1.2868 ft		335.664 mm
33.5664 cm
13.2151 in
1.1013 ft
Panel manufacturerLG Display-LG Display
Panel modelLM270WQ4-SSC1-LM270WR3-????
Panel typeAH-IPSIPSAH-IPS
Panel bit depth8 bits10 bits (8 bits + FRC)10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRCNoYesYes
Colors16777216 colors
24 bits		1073741824 colors
30 bits		1073741824 colors
30 bits
Aspect ratio1.778:1
16:9		1.778:1
16:9		1.778:1
16:9
Resolution2560 x 1440 pixels
Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p		3840 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p		3840 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel pitch0.233 mm
0.0233 cm
0.0092 in
0.0008 ft		0.185 mm
0.0185 cm
0.0073 in
0.0006 ft		0.155 mm
0.0155 cm
0.0061 in
0.0005 ft
Pixel density109 ppi
42 ppcm		140 ppi
55 ppcm		163 ppi
64 ppcm
Display area88.67 %90.68 %88.7 %
BacklightW-LEDW-LEDW-LED
sRGB100 %99 %100 %
Adobe RGB (1998)--70 %
NTSC (1953)--75 %
Brightness250 cd/m²250 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Peak brightness300 cd/m²350 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Static contrast1000 : 11000 : 11300 : 1
HDR-HDR10HDR10
Horizontal viewing angle178 °178 °178 °
Vertical viewing angle178 °178 °178 °
Minimum response time5 ms
0.0050 s		5 ms
0.0050 s		5 ms
0.0050 s
Average response time--14 ms
0.0140 s
Input lag--15 ms
0.0150 s
CoatingAnti-glare/MatteAnti-glare/MatteAnti-glare/Matte (3H)

3D

3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.

3DNoNoNo

Frequencies

Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.

Horizontal frequency (digital)--27 kHz - 140 kHz
Vertical frequency (digital)60 Hz60 Hz24 Hz - 76 Hz

Power supply and consumption

Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.

110V-100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V
220V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (eco)24 W--
Power consumption (average)-31.5 W30 W
Power consumption (maximum)155 W168 W80 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.

Width614 mm
61.4 cm
24.1732 in
2.0144 ft		714.7 mm
71.47 cm
28.1378 in
2.3448 ft		613.8 mm
61.38 cm
24.1654 in
2.0138 ft
Height367.9 mm
36.79 cm
14.4843 in
1.207 ft		422 mm
42.2 cm
16.6142 in
1.3845 ft		367.9 mm
36.79 cm
14.4843 in
1.207 ft
Depth57.2 mm
5.72 cm
2.252 in
0.1877 ft		85.24 mm
8.524 cm
3.3559 in
0.2797 ft		58.8 mm
5.88 cm
2.315 in
0.1929 ft
Weight-6.2 kg
13.67 lbs		5 kg
11.02 lbs
Width with stand614 mm
61.4 cm
24.1732 in
2.0144 ft		714.7 mm
71.47 cm
28.1378 in
2.3448 ft		613.8 mm
61.38 cm
24.1654 in
2.0138 ft
Height with stand428.5 mm
42.85 cm
16.8701 in
1.4058 ft		479 mm
47.9 cm
18.8583 in
1.5715 ft		427.5 mm
42.75 cm
16.8307 in
1.4026 ft
Depth with stand230.7 mm
23.07 cm
9.0827 in
0.7569 ft		256.8 mm
25.68 cm
10.1102 in
0.8425 ft		230.7 mm
23.07 cm
9.0827 in
0.7569 ft
Weight with stand5.7 kg
12.57 lbs		9.4 kg
20.72 lbs		7.7 kg
16.98 lbs
Box width680 mm
68 cm
26.7717 in
2.231 ft		-686 mm
68.6 cm
27.0079 in
2.2507 ft
Box height500 mm
50 cm
19.685 in
1.6404 ft		-494 mm
49.4 cm
19.4488 in
1.6207 ft
Box depth223 mm
22.3 cm
8.7795 in
0.7316 ft		-225 mm
22.5 cm
8.8583 in
0.7382 ft
Box weight10.9 kg
24.03 lbs		-9.9 kg
21.83 lbs
Stand depth-256.8 mm
25.68 cm
10.1102 in
0.8425 ft		-
ColorsDark GrayBlackBlack

Ergonomics

Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.

VESA mountYesYesYes
VESA interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Removable standYesYesYes
Height adjustmentYesYesYes
Height adjustment range120 mm
12 cm
4.7244 in
0.3937 ft		110 mm
11 cm
4.3307 in
0.3609 ft		140 mm
14 cm
5.5118 in
0.4593 ft
Landscape/portrait pivotYesYesYes
Left pivot90 °0 °0 °
Right pivot90 °90 °90 °
Left/right swivelYesYesYes
Left swivel45 °30 °45 °
Right swivel45 °30 °45 °
Forward/backward tiltYesYesYes
Forward tilt5 °5 °5 °
Backward tilt20 °20 °20 °
Cable management hole--

Audio

Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.

Speakers2 x 2 W2 x 2.5 W2 x 2 W

Camera

Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.

CameraNoNoNo

Connectivity

Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.

Connectivity1 x USB (Type-C; 65W; DP Alt Mode)
1 x USB 3.1 (Type-B; upstream)
4 x USB 3.1 (Type-A; downstream)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort (Out with MST)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out		1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; downstream)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; upstream)
4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out		1 x USB (KVM keyboard connection)
2 x USB 3.0 (upstream)
4 x USB 3.0 (downstream)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (Output MST)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (Input mini)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

Features

Some additional functional features of the model.

FeaturesAQCOLOR technology
DualView (Picture-by-Picture)
Flicker-free technology
HDR10 compatible
ICCsync
KVM Switch
Low Blue Light
Professional Modes (Darkroom
M-book
Animation
CAD/CAM)		AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator)
AMD FreeSync technology
Auto Pivot
Calman Verified
Color Modes
DualView
Flicker-free technology
Hotkey Puck G2
Low Blue Light
KVM Switch
Pantone Validated
Picture-by-Picture
Picture-in-Picture
Solidworks
Uniformity Technology		AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator)
AMD FreeSync technology
Animation mode
CAD/CAM mode
Display Pilot
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light

Image file formats

Smart TV sets allow the display of different image file formats.

Image file formatsJPEG
GIF
PNG
MPO		--

Audio file formats

Smart TV sets allow playing different audio file formats.

Audio file formats/codecsFLAC
M4A
MIDI
MP3
WMA
WAV
LPCM		--

Video file formats

Smart TV sets allow playing various video file formats.

Video file formats/codecsAVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
QuickTime
M2TS
MP4
WebM
WMV
Xvid		--

Certificates, standards and licenses

Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.

Certificates, standards and licensesENERGY STAR
Mac Compatible
Pantone Validated
UL/cUL
Verified by CalMAN
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7		-ENERGY STAR 7.0
Epeat Gold
TCO 7.0
WHQL (Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7)

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 temperature0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F		--
Operating humidity10 % - 80 %--

Accessories

Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.

AccessoriesDisplayPort cable
HDMI cable (optional)
USB Type-A cable
USB Type-C cable		-DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP
HDMI cable

Additional features

Information about other features.

Additional featuresDesignVue Designer Monitor
Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington		Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington-
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