BenQ - PD2730S 27" IPS LED 5K Mac Compatible Monitor (HDMI/Thunderbolt 4 90W/DP) - White
Price range: $1099.99–1299.99
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Outperforms 28% of monitors, but costs more than 92%.
$1100 is 238% above the $325 category median.
$1100 is 238% above the $325 category median.
Brand: BenQ
Category: Monitor
The BenQ PD2730S is a 27" monitor. Its 60 Hz IPS display delivers 5120 × 2880 (5K) resolution.
PQS: 96 (computed 2026-04-28 07:03)
GTIN-14: 00840046050993
Key specs
A human-friendly subset of populated specs
Screen size (in)
27.0
Resolution
5120 x 2880 (5K)
Panel type
IPS
Refresh rate (Hz)
60
HDR formats
HDR
Pros & Cons
Based on quantified comparisons vs. 719 monitors
✓ Pros
No standout strengths detected
✗ Cons
- Portability (8.22) — bottom 18% of monitors
- Smoothness (60.0) — bottom 16% of monitors
How this Monitor compares vs. 719 monitors
Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Spec Profile Radar
Visual snapshot — outer edge = 100th percentile (best in class)
Use-Case Fitness Deterministic
Weighted scoring based on specs that matter most for each workflow
Gaming
14
Poor
Why this score?
🟡
+7.5 pts
/15.0
—
27.0"
Screen Size is in the mid-pack (50th pct)
of all monitors
(15% weight)
biggest contributor
🔴
+6.3 pts
/40.0
—
60.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Bottom 16%
of all monitors
(40% weight)
⚠ drags score down
🔴
+0.0 pts
/30.0
—
display.response_time_ms is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
⚠ drags score down
🔴
+0.0 pts
/15.0
—
display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
17
Poor
Why this score?
🟡
+15.0 pts
/30.0
—
27.0"
Screen Size is in the mid-pack (50th pct)
of all monitors
(30% weight)
biggest contributor
🔴
+2.4 pts
/15.0
—
60.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Bottom 16%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
⚠ drags score down
🔴
+0.0 pts
/35.0
—
display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(35% weight)
⚠ drags score down
🔴
+0.0 pts
/20.0
—
display.response_time_ms is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(20% weight)
⚠ drags score down
Offers
| Retailer | SKU | Price | Stock | Offer | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&H | BEPD2730S | 1099.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-04-28 02:43 |
| Best Buy | 6644711 | 1099.99 USD | Out of stock | View offer → | 2026-03-28 04:53 |
| Newegg | N82E16824014985 | 1299.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-04-09 02:19 |
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| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-28 02:43 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-27 02:43 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-26 02:38 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-25 02:35 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-24 02:39 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-23 02:33 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-22 02:41 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-21 02:42 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-20 02:31 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-19 02:34 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-18 02:44 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-17 02:37 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-16 02:38 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-15 02:37 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-14 02:36 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-13 02:33 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-12 02:30 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-11 02:34 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-10 02:37 |
| newegg | 1118.96 USD | In stock | 2026-04-10 02:25 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-09 02:37 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-09 02:19 |
| newegg | 1118.96 USD | In stock | 2026-04-09 02:12 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-08 02:44 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-08 02:31 |
| newegg | 1118.96 USD | In stock | 2026-04-08 02:24 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-07 02:32 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-07 02:23 |
| newegg | 1118.63 USD | In stock | 2026-04-07 02:17 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-06 02:39 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-06 02:27 |
| newegg | 1118.63 USD | In stock | 2026-04-06 02:20 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-05 02:41 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-05 02:21 |
| newegg | 1118.63 USD | In stock | 2026-04-05 02:14 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-04 02:43 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-04 02:16 |
| newegg | 1118.63 USD | In stock | 2026-04-04 02:11 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-03 02:33 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-03 02:29 |
| newegg | 1118.63 USD | In stock | 2026-04-03 02:19 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-02 02:43 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-02 02:19 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-01 02:32 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-01 02:28 |
| newegg | 1118.63 USD | In stock | 2026-04-01 02:20 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-31 02:30 |
| newegg | 1299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-31 02:25 |
| newegg | 1118.63 USD | In stock | 2026-03-31 02:18 |
| bh | 1099.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-30 02:37 |
Full specs
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| Screen size (in) | 27.0 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 (5K) |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 |
| HDR formats | HDR |
| Reconciled at | 2026-03-06 10:56 |
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