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BenQ - PD2730S vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)

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PD2730SBENQRENDER
Probe A
BenQ
PD2730S
59.0/ 100C
Performance67· 45%
Panel49· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)SAMSUNGRENDER
Probe B
Samsung
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
59.3/ 100C
Performance68· 45%
Panel49· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
Quick verdict

Between the PD2730S and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the PD2730S comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on peak brightness and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (59 vs 59.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.

Pick the PD2730S if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.

Pick the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) 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, dci-p3 coverage.

Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), screen size, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.

Why BenQ - PD2730S wins

  • USB-C Power Delivery — 6.67% more. 96 W vs 90 W.

Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins

  • Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
  • DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Panel

SpecBenQ - PD2730SSamsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Screen size27 "27 "
Panel typeIPSIPS
Resolution5K5K
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Curvedfalsefalse

Performance

SpecBenQ - PD2730SSamsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (GtG)5 ms5 ms
Peak brightness400 nits600 nitslead
DCI-P3 coverage98 %99 %lead
HDRtruetrue
G-Syncfalsefalse
FreeSyncfalsefalse

Connectivity

SpecBenQ - PD2730SSamsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
HDMI ports11
DisplayPort ports1lead0
USB-C inputtruetrue
USB-C Power Delivery96 Wlead90 W
KVMtrueleadfalse
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+

ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) refreshes at 60Hz vs 60Hz.

Which has faster response time, PD2730S or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+

ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) responds in 5ms vs 5ms.

Does PD2730S or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+

Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 90W on ViewFinity S9 (S90PC).

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