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BenQ EW2880U — 28″ · 4K IPS HDR
BenQ

BenQ EW2880U

28″ · 4K IPS HDR

84
/ 100
From $499
VS
Apple Studio Display wins by 3
Apple Studio Display — 27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
Apple

Apple Studio Display

27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3

87
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Apple Studio Display takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ EW2880U lands at 84 and Apple Studio Display at 87. That puts Apple Studio Display ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ EW2880U if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick Apple Studio Display if…

  • ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • ✓Great color out of the box
  • ✓Single-cable dock via TB3
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Apple Studio Display

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Apple Studio Display leads on color (92 vs 84).

Value for money

BenQ EW2880U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ EW2880U more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,599).

BenQ EW2880U 84
vs
87 Apple Studio Display

Score breakdown

BenQ EW2880U
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82
Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80

Specs side-by-side

BenQ EW2880U versus Apple Studio Display — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ EW2880U Apple Studio Display
Panel
4K IPS HDR
IPS LCD
Size
28"
—
Release year
2023
—
Resolution
—
5120×2880
Refresh
—
60Hz
Connectivity
—
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C

BenQ EW2880U

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

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

FAQ: BenQ EW2880U vs Apple Studio Display

Which is better, BenQ EW2880U or Apple Studio Display? +

Apple Studio Display scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is BenQ EW2880U worth the price? +

At $499, BenQ EW2880U delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +

At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.

Does BenQ EW2880U or Apple Studio Display 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.

Which is better for picture quality, BenQ EW2880U or Apple Studio Display? +

Apple Studio Display — leads on color (92 vs 84). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, BenQ EW2880U or Apple Studio Display? +

BenQ EW2880U — more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.