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BenQ SW272U — 27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz
BenQ

BenQ SW272U

27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz

88
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
BenQ SW272U wins by 1
Apple Studio Display — 27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
Apple

Apple Studio Display

27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3

87
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

BenQ SW272U takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ SW272U lands at 88 and Apple Studio Display at 87. That puts BenQ SW272U ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ SW272U if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity

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

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

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

Value for money

BenQ SW272U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ SW272U more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,599).

BenQ SW272U 88
vs
87 Apple Studio Display

Score breakdown

BenQ SW272U
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80

Specs side-by-side

BenQ SW272U versus Apple Studio Display — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ SW272U Apple Studio Display
Panel
4K IPS AdobeRGB
IPS LCD
Size
27"
—
Refresh
60Hz
60Hz
Release year
2024
—
Resolution
—
5120×2880
Connectivity
—
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C

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

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 SW272U vs Apple Studio Display

Which is better, BenQ SW272U or Apple Studio Display? +

BenQ SW272U scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is BenQ SW272U worth the price? +

At $1,199, BenQ SW272U delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 SW272U 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 the better value, BenQ SW272U or Apple Studio Display? +

BenQ SW272U — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.