BenQ PD2730S vs LG UltraFine 5K
A side-by-side comparison of specs, price, and overall fit for Mac users in 2026.
BenQ
BenQ PD2730S
BenQ PD2730S
The 5K for Mac colour professionals who don't want reference-monitor prices. Factory Calman and Pantone verified with a printed Delta E report, a Nano Matte surface, Thunderbolt 4 with daisy-chain, a hardware KVM and a full ergonomic stand. The most professional 5K Mac monitor under $1,500.
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LG
LG UltraFine 5K
LG UltraFine 5K
A legacy pick. The 27-inch 5K panel Apple and LG designed for the Mac, sold from 2015 and pulled from Apple's store in 2022. The 2019 Thunderbolt 3 refresh was the last. Used for well under $1,200 it is still a sharp, accurate Mac display; at new-stock prices the Studio Display or BenQ MA270S is better in every way.
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Full spec comparison
Every spec side by side. Orange highlights the better value in each row; muted values indicate ties.
| Spec | BenQ PD2730S | LG UltraFine 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 | 5120 × 2880 |
| Screen size | 27" | 27" |
| Pixel density | 218 PPI | 218 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Surface | Nano Matte | — |
| Backlight | — | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time | — | 14 ms |
| SDR brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| Peak HDR | — | — |
| Contrast ratio | 2000:1 | 1100:1 |
| Colour depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Delta E | Average ≤ 2 | — |
| HDR certification | VESA DisplayHDR 400 / HDR10 | — |
| Viewing angles | 178°/178° | 178°/178° |
| Colour gamut | ||
| DCI-P3 | 98% | 99% |
| sRGB | 100% | 100% |
| Rec.709 | 100% | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 (upstream) TB4, 40 Gb/s · Thunderbolt 4 (downstream) TB4, 40 Gb/s | Thunderbolt 3 (upstream) TB3, 40 Gb/s |
| USB-C (non-TB) | USB-C (data upstream) USB 3.2 · USB-C (downstream) USB 3.2, 7.5W | 3× USB-C USB 3.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort DP 1.4 | — |
| USB-A | 3× USB-A USB 3.2 | — |
| Max Power Delivery | 90W | 94W |
| Daisy-chain | Yes | No |
| KVM switch | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | — | — |
| USB hub | — | — |
| Audio & video | ||
| Speakers | 2× 3W stereo | Integrated stereo speakers (2-channel) |
| Webcam | — | 1080p built-in camera |
| Microphones | — | Built-in microphone |
| Physical & stand | ||
| Weight | 8.3 kg | 8.48 kg |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | — | — |
| Stand | Fully adjustable (height, tilt, swivel, pivot) | Tilt + height-adjustable |
| Height adjustment | 150 mm | 110 mm |
| Tilt | −5° to +20° | −5° to +15° |
| Swivel | ±30° | — |
| Pivot | 90° | — |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Calibration | ||
| Factory calibration | Calman Verified + Pantone Validated + Pantone SkinTone | Apple/LG factory calibration for macOS |
| Delta E report | Included | No |
| Hardware calibration | Yes | No |
| Preset modes | Display P3 · DCI-P3 · Rec.709 · sRGB · HDR · M-Book mode · Dark Room · CAD/CAM · Animation · DICOM · User 1 · User 2 | — |
| Power & support | ||
| Power (typical) | — | 140 W |
| Power (max) | — | 200 W |
| Certifications | — | — |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty with advance-exchange policy | 1-year limited (LG) |
| Release year | 2025 | 2019 |
| Price (USD) | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Our rating | 4.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
Our verdict
The BenQ PD2730S is our pick here.
The 5K for Mac colour professionals who don't want reference-monitor prices. Factory Calman and Pantone verified with a printed Delta E report, a Nano Matte surface, Thunderbolt 4 with daisy-chain, a hardware KVM and a full ergonomic stand. The most professional 5K Mac monitor under $1,500.
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