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BenQ PD2725U — 27″ · 4K Thunderbolt 3
BenQ

BenQ PD2725U

27″ · 4K Thunderbolt 3

86
/ 100
From $999
VS
BenQ PD2725U wins by 2
BenQ EW2880U — 28″ · 4K IPS HDR
BenQ

BenQ EW2880U

28″ · 4K IPS HDR

84
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

BenQ PD2725U takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ PD2725U lands at 86 and BenQ EW2880U at 84. That puts BenQ PD2725U ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ PD2725U if…

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

Pick BenQ EW2880U 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 PD2725U 86
vs
84 BenQ EW2880U

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

BenQ PD2725U

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

BenQ EW2880U

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

FAQ: BenQ PD2725U vs BenQ EW2880U

Which is better, BenQ PD2725U or BenQ EW2880U? +

BenQ PD2725U scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is BenQ PD2725U worth the price? +

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

Is BenQ EW2880U worth the price? +

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

Does BenQ PD2725U or BenQ EW2880U 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 PD2725U or BenQ EW2880U? +

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