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BenQ PD2730S vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 (S80HF)

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BenQPD2730SSamsungViewFinity S8 (S80HF)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025May 2026
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution5120 × 2880 (5K)5120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness218 pixels per inch218 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms5 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits350 nits
HDR peak brightness400 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400–
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
Contrast ratio2,000:11,000:1
Colour range98% P3, 100% Rec.70999% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage98%–
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depth1.07 billion coloursMax 1.07B colours
sRGB coverage100%99%
Colour accuracyDelta E (avg) ≤ 2–
Colour modesUser1, User2, DCI-P3, Display P3, Rec.709, sRGB, HDR, M-book, DICOM, CAD/CAM, Animation, Darkroom–
Viewing angles178° / 178° (CR ≥ 10)178° / 178°
Eye careFlicker-free, Low Blue LightEye Saver Mode, Flicker Free
CalibrationFactory calibration report; Uniformity Technology; software calibration with Palette Master UltimateFactory tuning
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 90 WUp to 90 W
USB portsUSB-C, 3 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 43 × USB-A, USB-C
KVM switchYesYes
EthernetNoYes
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail1 × HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.31 × HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort detail–1 × DisplayPort 1.4, HDCP 2.2
USB-C detailThunderbolt 4 input with DisplayPort Alt Mode, data and 90 W power delivery; Thunderbolt 4 out with 15 W power delivery1 × USB-C upstream with DisplayPort Alt Mode, 90 W charging, HDCP 2.2
Daisy chainingThunderbolt 4, for two 5K 60 Hz monitors (not on Apple M1 or M2 base chips)–
USB hub detailUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps); 3 × USB-A downstream (two 4.5 W, one 7.5 W charging), 1 × USB-C downstream (7.5 W charging), 1 × USB-C upstream (data only)3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and 1 × USB-C downstream, 1 × USB-B upstream
Picture by picturePIP/PBP, DualViewPicture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Audio outHeadphone jackHeadphone jack
Speaker detail3 W × 2–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand8.3 kg5.4 kg
Height adjustment150 mm120 mm (±5 mm)
Tilt-5° to 20°-3° to 25° (±2°)
Swivel30° / 30° (left / right)-45° to 45° (±3°)
Pivot90°-92° to 92° (±2°)
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand427.58–577.58 × 614 × 242.07 mm (H × W × D)616.3 × 560.2 × 218.0 mm
Size without stand368 × 614 × 77.4 mm (H × W × D)616.3 × 366.5 × 46.0 mm
Weight without stand5.6 kg4.0 kg
Colours–Black
ControlsHotkey Puck G3–
Power and support
Power use40 W normal, 230 W max, < 0.5 W sleep26 W typical, 190 W max, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off
Energy class–F
Power supplyBuilt-in, 100–240 VInternal, AC 100–240 V
SoftwareDisplay Pilot 2, Palette Master Ultimate, Display ColorTalk, Display QuickitAuto Source Switch+, Off Timer Plus
CertificationsTÜV Flicker-free, Low Blue Light and Reflection Free; Calman Verified; Pantone Validated; Pantone SkinTone Validated; SolidWorksWindows 11
In the boxHotkey Puck G3, Thunderbolt 4 cable (1 m), DP 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 cables (may vary by region), calibration report, quick start guide, warranty card, safety instructionsDisplayPort cable, USB-C cable, power cable (1.5 m)

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