Apple
Apple Studio Display
27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
BenQ SW272U wins by 1
BenQ
BenQ SW272U
27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz
88
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
BenQ SW272U takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and BenQ SW272U at 88. That puts BenQ SW272U ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Studio Display if…
- ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- ✓Great color out of the box
- ✓Single-cable dock via TB3
Pick BenQ SW272U if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Apple Studio Display 87
vs 88 BenQ SW272U
Score breakdown
Apple Studio Display
87 color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
BenQ SW272U
88 color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Studio Display | BenQ SW272U |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS LCD | 4K IPS AdobeRGB |
| Resolution | 5120×2880 | — |
| Refresh | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C | — |
| Size | — | 27" |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Apple Studio Display
Pros
- +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- +Great color out of the box
- +Single-cable dock via TB3
Cons
- −60Hz only
- −No HDR
- −Webcam mediocre
BenQ SW272U
Pros
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
Cons
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs BenQ SW272U
Which is better, Apple Studio Display or BenQ SW272U? +
BenQ SW272U scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +
At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.
Is BenQ SW272U worth the price? +
At $1,199, BenQ SW272U delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.
Does Apple Studio Display or BenQ SW272U last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.