Between the PD2730S and M27Q X, the PD2730S comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and dci-p3 coverage, while the M27Q X wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the M27Q X scores 65.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The M27Q X edges ahead on the Mars Score (59 vs 65.7), but the 6.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the PD2730S if you care most about usb-c power delivery and dci-p3 coverage. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, dci-p3 coverage.
Pick the M27Q X 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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), g-sync, among others.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, screen size, panel type, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the M27Q X 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
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 540.00% more. 96 W vs 15 W.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 6.52% more. 98 % vs 92 %.
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 94.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.3 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 92 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 15 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or M27Q X?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or M27Q X?+
M27Q X responds in 0.3ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or M27Q X have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 15W on M27Q X.
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