BenQ PD2706U Alternatives
Not sold on the BenQ PD2706U? These are the alternatives we would consider instead, with the specific reason to prefer each.
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If the BenQ PD2706U is not quite right, these are the Monitors we would look at instead, and the specific reason you might prefer each one.
Why you might look elsewhere
The most common reason people move on from the BenQ PD2706U is straightforward: 60Hz only. If that is a problem for how you work, one of the alternatives below will suit you better.
The alternatives
| Model | Price | Score | Why choose it instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell UltraSharp U2724DE | £549 | 5 / 5 | IPS Black doubles the contrast of a normal IPS without OLED burn-in risk |
| LG UltraFine 32UN880 | £599 | 4 / 5 | The ergo arm is included and saves £150 on a separate one |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 | £1099 | 4 / 5 | True blacks that no LCD gets near |
| Gigabyte M27Q P | £299 | 4 / 5 | 165Hz and USB-C charging under £300, which nothing else manages |
| Asus ProArt PA279CRV | £429 | 4 / 5 | 99% Adobe RGB at this price is unmatched |
If you want to spend less
The Gigabyte M27Q P at £299 saves you £250. You give up some capability, but it delivers 165Hz and USB-C charging under £300, which nothing else manages.
If you can stretch further
The LG UltraFine 32UN880 at £599 costs £50 more and adds the ergo arm is included and saves £150 on a separate one.
On the numbers that actually differ
Two devices in the same bracket usually share most of their specification sheet. These are the entries where they genuinely diverge, which is the only part of the comparison worth your time.
| Specification | BenQ PD2706U | Dell UltraSharp U2724DE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Our score | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Panel | 27in IPS, 3840x2160 | 27in IPS Black, 2560x1440 |
| Refresh | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Contrast | 1200:1 | 2000:1 |
| Ports | USB-C 90W, 2x HDMI, DP | Thunderbolt 4 90W, DP, HDMI, 5x USB |
| Coverage | 95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB | 98% sRGB, 88% DCI-P3 |
| Delta E | 1.5 out of the box | 1.4 out of the box |
The cost of switching
Changing manufacturer is rarely just the price difference. Budget for the accessories that will not carry over, an afternoon of migration, and a fortnight of not knowing where anything is. On BenQ hardware specifically, the things that transfer least well are the settings you configured once and forgot about — they are invisible until they are missing. None of that is a reason to stay put, but it is a reason not to switch over a specification you would struggle to explain to someone else.
When to stay with the BenQ PD2706U
It remains the right choice if you are designers who need colour accuracy without paying reference prices. Nothing in this list beats it on that specific point.
Behind this page
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