Between the PD2730S and PD3225U, the PD2730S comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the PD3225U wins on screen size. Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the PD3225U scores 63.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PD3225U edges ahead on the Mars Score (59 vs 63.6), but the 4.6-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. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
Pick the PD3225U 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 screen size.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, 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 BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | BenQ - PD3225U |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 31.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | BenQ - PD3225U |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | BenQ - PD3225U |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 90 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or PD3225U?+
PD3225U refreshes at 60Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or PD3225U?+
PD3225U responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or PD3225U have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 90W on PD3225U.
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