BenQ PD2705U review

BenQ PD2705U is built for people who design on a Mac or move between two computers. BenQ lists a 27-inch 4K panel with 99% sRGB and 99% Rec.709 coverage and a Delta E of 3 or less, so web and video work shows true to standard. M-Book mode matches the monitor's colors to Mac and MacBook Pro screens, which helps when a laptop sits beside it. A KVM switch auto-pairs with the input signals, so one keyboard and mouse control two computers, and the Hotkey Puck G2 desk dial switches between them. The USB-C port carries video, audio, data and 65W of power, and BenQ says Thunderbolt 3 and 4 devices work with it. Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture show two sources at once. Color coverage stops at sRGB and Rec.709, so print work fits the ASUS ProArt better. BenQ's US page did not show a price we could read. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

designers and Mac users who switch between two computers

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) panel with 99% sRGB and 99% Rec.709 and Delta E of 3 or less
• USB-C with video, audio, data and 65W power delivery
• KVM switch that auto-pairs with input signals, controlled by the Hotkey Puck G2
• M-Book mode that matches colors to Mac and MacBook Pro displays
• Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture, plus TUV Rheinland Flicker-Free and Low Blue Light certification

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Built-in KVM switch, which only the Dell U2725QE also lists here
• Strength: Hotkey Puck G2 puts settings on a desk dial instead of on-screen buttons
• Strength: BenQ lists free US shipping on orders over $35 and free returns within 30 days
• Weakness: Color coverage is listed for sRGB and Rec.709 only, narrower than the ASUS ProArt
• Weakness: 65W USB-C is less than the 96W on the ASUS and Apple picks
• Weakness: We could not confirm a US price from BenQ's page

Key facts

• Price checked: USD check pending
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160
• Color: 99% sRGB, 99% Rec.709, Delta E 3 or less
• Laptop charging: 65W over USB-C
• KVM: Yes

Where it ranks

BenQ PD2705U is No. 6 in our Best Computer Monitors verdict.