Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W | 65 W |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 4 ms |
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 " |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98 % | 99 % |
| Panel type | IPS | VA |
Between the PD2730S and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the PD2730S comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery / panel type, while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on response time (gtg) / screen size. Overall, the PD2730S scores 65.6 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 64.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.6 vs 64.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the PD2730S if you care most about usb-c power delivery / panel type. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, panel type. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 47.69% more. 96 W vs 65 W.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are response time (gtg), screen size, dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, peak brightness, g-sync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: BenQ - PD2730S or Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?
BenQ - PD2730S leads the current Mars Score by 0.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - PD2730S if…
BenQ - PD2730S has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w, panel type.
Choose Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if…
Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) has the measurable edge on response time ms, screen size in, color gamut dci p3 pct.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why BenQ - PD2730S wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 47.69% more. 96 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 4 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) refreshes at 60Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) responds in 4ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).