Monitors / Comparison

BenQ PD3420Q vs HP Z27n G2

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ PD3420Q

34″ · 3440×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · HP

HP Z27n G2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time43
Verdict

BenQ PD3420Q and HP Z27n G2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Resolution: BenQ PD3420Q leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: HP Z27n G2 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ PD3420Q leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

BenQ PD3420Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

HP Z27n G2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ PD3420QHP Z27n G2
54Gear score54
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time6 ms
≈ $800Estimated price—

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 PD3420Q or HP Z27n G2 better?

BenQ PD3420Q and HP Z27n G2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Resolution: BenQ PD3420Q leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: HP Z27n G2 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: BenQ PD3420Q leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: HP Z27n G2 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).