Between the PD2730S and ProArt PA32UCXR, the PD2730S comes out ahead in several specs, while the ProArt PA32UCXR wins on peak brightness and refresh rate. Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ProArt PA32UCXR edges ahead on the Mars Score (59 vs 65.4), but the 6.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The PD2730S doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the ProArt PA32UCXR 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 peak brightness, refresh rate, screen size, among others.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, panel type, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ProArt PA32UCXR is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - PD2730S wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 300.00% more. 1600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 3lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 W | 96 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
ProArt PA32UCXR refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
ProArt PA32UCXR responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or ProArt PA32UCXR have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 96W on ProArt PA32UCXR.
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