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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 4
LG UltraFine 32UN880 — 32″ · 4K IPS ergo arm
LG

LG UltraFine 32UN880

32″ · 4K IPS ergo arm

84
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

BenQ SW272U takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ SW272U lands at 88 and LG UltraFine 32UN880 at 84. That puts BenQ SW272U ahead by 4 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 LG UltraFine 32UN880 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

BenQ SW272U

Color accuracy and HDR performance

BenQ SW272U leads on color (88 vs 84).

Value for money

LG UltraFine 32UN880

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG UltraFine 32UN880 more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,199).

BenQ SW272U 88
vs
84 LG UltraFine 32UN880

Score breakdown

BenQ SW272U
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
LG UltraFine 32UN880
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

BenQ SW272U versus LG UltraFine 32UN880 — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ SW272U LG UltraFine 32UN880
Panel
4K IPS AdobeRGB
4K IPS ergo arm
Size
27"
32"
Refresh
60Hz
—
Release year
2024
2020

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

LG UltraFine 32UN880

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

FAQ: BenQ SW272U vs LG UltraFine 32UN880

Which is better, BenQ SW272U or LG UltraFine 32UN880? +

BenQ SW272U scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 LG UltraFine 32UN880 worth the price? +

At $699, LG UltraFine 32UN880 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Does BenQ SW272U or LG UltraFine 32UN880 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 SW272U or LG UltraFine 32UN880? +

BenQ SW272U — leads on color (88 vs 84). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, BenQ SW272U or LG UltraFine 32UN880? +

LG UltraFine 32UN880 — more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.