Between the PD2730S and UltraGear 27GP950-B, the PD2730S comes out ahead in several specs, while the UltraGear 27GP950-B wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 78.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 27GP950-B is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 19.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 UltraGear 27GP950-B 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), peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, screen size, panel type, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraGear 27GP950-B 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 LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 166.67% more. 160 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 160 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 W | — |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B refreshes at 160Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or UltraGear 27GP950-B have USB-C with power delivery?+
PD2730S offers USB-C with 96W power delivery.
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