BenQ DesignVue PD2706U 27" Black 2024
BenQ
81 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Odyssey G95SD 49" Silver 2024
Samsung
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
BenQ DesignVue PD2706U 27" Black 2024
82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This BenQ monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent image quality and sharp resolution. Users find it easy to set up, especially with Mac devices, and appreciate its true color reproduction for photo editing. However, one reviewer encountered a hardware failure and mentioned inadequate packaging, while another noted an unexpected thickness in the center of the screen. Overall, the sentiment is very favorable, with most reviewers highly recommending it.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Sharp resolution and clarity
- True color reproduction
- Easy Mac setup
- Great for photo editing (PS/LR)
Cons
- Hardware failure in one unit
- Inadequate secondary packaging
- Unexpected monitor thickness
Image quality 6
Color accuracy 4
Mac compatibility 3
Ease of use 3
Build quality 2
Packaging 1
Samsung Odyssey G95SD 49" Silver 2024
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Scores
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Specifications
| BenQ DesignVue PD2706U 27" | Samsung Odyssey G95SD 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 49" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% P3, 99% Rec.709, 99% sRGB | 99% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | 90 W | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 45W★ | 220W |
| Weight | 11.79 kg★ | 12.88 kg |
Pros & Cons
BenQ DesignVue PD2706U 27" Black 2024
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Samsung Odyssey G95SD 49" Silver 2024
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Odyssey G95SD 49"
Scores 87 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 31 specs.