Between the PD2730S and UltraSharp U2725QE, the PD2730S comes out ahead in several specs, while the UltraSharp U2725QE wins on refresh rate and usb-c power delivery. Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (59 vs 60.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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 UltraSharp U2725QE 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, usb-c power delivery, peak brightness.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 45.83% more. 140 W vs 96 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or UltraSharp U2725QE?+
UltraSharp U2725QE refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or UltraSharp U2725QE?+
UltraSharp U2725QE responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or UltraSharp U2725QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 140W on UltraSharp U2725QE.
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