Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EW2780U vs NEC PA272W

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EW2780U

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · NEC

NEC PA272W

27″ · 2560×1440 · 85 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate31
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time43
Verdict

BenQ EW2780U and NEC PA272W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Resolution: BenQ EW2780U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: NEC PA272W leads (85 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ EW2780U leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

BenQ EW2780U

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

NEC PA272W

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EW2780UNEC PA272W
57Gear score57
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate85 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time6 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is BenQ EW2780U or NEC PA272W better?

BenQ EW2780U and NEC PA272W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Resolution: BenQ EW2780U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: NEC PA272W leads (85 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: BenQ EW2780U leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: NEC PA272W leads (85 Hz vs 60 Hz).