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
For editors who want color accurate 5k display without paying Pro Display XDR prices. This monitor is Factory Calman and Pantone verified. It has a printed Delta E report in the box. DisplayHDR 400 with HDR10 and hardware KVM built in. The most pro 5K Mac monitor under $1500.
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LG
LG UltraFine 5K
LG UltraFine 5K
This monitor is a legacy pick. The panel that of this monitor is 5k and build for Mac. It has been on sale since 2015 and Apple pulled it from retail in 2022. The 2019 Thunderbolt 3 refresh is the last one of this TH3 version. The Studio Display does everything better at retail.
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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 wins this matchup.
For editors who want color accurate 5k display without paying Pro Display XDR prices. This monitor is Factory Calman and Pantone verified. It has a printed Delta E report in the box. DisplayHDR 400 with HDR10 and hardware KVM built in. The most pro 5K Mac monitor under $1500.
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