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BenQ EW2880U — 28″ · 4K IPS HDR
BenQ

BenQ EW2880U

28″ · 4K IPS HDR

84
/ 100
From $499
VS
BenQ PD2725U wins by 2
BenQ PD2725U — 27″ · 4K Thunderbolt 3
BenQ

BenQ PD2725U

27″ · 4K Thunderbolt 3

86
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

BenQ PD2725U takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ EW2880U lands at 84 and BenQ PD2725U at 86. That puts BenQ PD2725U ahead by 2 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 BenQ PD2725U if…

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

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

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

BenQ EW2880U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ EW2880U more score per dollar ($499 vs $999).

BenQ EW2880U 84
vs
86 BenQ PD2725U

Score breakdown

BenQ EW2880U
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82
BenQ PD2725U
86
color 86
motion 72
hdr 62
features 84

Specs side-by-side

BenQ EW2880U versus BenQ PD2725U — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ EW2880U BenQ PD2725U
Panel
4K IPS HDR
4K Thunderbolt 3
Size
28"
27"
Release year
2023
2021

BenQ EW2880U

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

BenQ PD2725U

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

FAQ: BenQ EW2880U vs BenQ PD2725U

Which is better, BenQ EW2880U or BenQ PD2725U? +

BenQ PD2725U scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 BenQ PD2725U worth the price? +

At $999, BenQ PD2725U delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in color.

Does BenQ EW2880U or BenQ PD2725U 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 the better value, BenQ EW2880U or BenQ PD2725U? +

BenQ EW2880U — more score per dollar ($499 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.