Monitors / Comparison

Dell P2815Q vs Planar PXL2780MW

Monitor · Dell

Dell P2815Q

28″ · 3840×2160 · 30 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel50
Response time50
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Monitor · Planar

Planar PXL2780MW

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time37
Verdict

Dell P2815Q and Planar PXL2780MW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • Resolution: Dell P2815Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Planar PXL2780MW leads (60 Hz vs 30 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell P2815Q leads (5 ms vs 7 ms).
Pick this

Dell P2815Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Planar PXL2780MW

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell P2815QPlanar PXL2780MW
50Gear score50
28″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
30 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelIPS
5 msResponse time7 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 Dell P2815Q or Planar PXL2780MW better?

Dell P2815Q and Planar PXL2780MW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Resolution: Dell P2815Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Planar PXL2780MW leads (60 Hz vs 30 Hz). Response time: Dell P2815Q leads (5 ms vs 7 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Planar PXL2780MW leads (60 Hz vs 30 Hz).