BenQ · Updated June 2026
BenQ PD2706UA: price, specs & release date
BenQ PD2706UA, released 2023-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: benq.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The BenQ PD2706UA is listed at $499 on benq.com as of 2026-06-27, #3 cheapest of 18 computer monitors (median $900); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 7/100 pay-blind standing, #18 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Excellent out-of-box color accuracy and wide gamut coverage for professional creative work; Strong price-to-performance value for a professional-grade display.
- Skip if 60Hz refresh with no Adaptive-Sync — not suited to fast gaming is a dealbreaker.
Is the BenQ PD2706UA a good buy?
At $499, the BenQ PD2706UA is #3 cheapest of the 18 computer monitors we track, where the median is $900. On the spec sheet, its size of 27 in is the lowest of the 19, its refresh of 60 Hz is the lowest of the 19, and its response ms of 5 is the highest of the 17.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
- 2
- Physical metricsrecorded
- 5
- Outlets on recordall tested
- 2
Two independent labs measured this product across 5 physical metrics — dci-p3 coverage, dci-p3, srgb coverage and 2 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
dci-p3 coverage · dci-p3 · srgb coverage · adobe rgb coverage · dimensional accuracy
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the BenQ PD2706UA
Two whitelisted testers bench-tested this exact BenQ PD2706UA: Tom's Hardware (7 June 2023) and TechRadar (7 July 2023). Both rate it a near-flawless professional 27-inch 4K display with strong value, praising the included ergonomic C-Clamp arm and the Hotkey Puck. TechRadar measured an average Delta E of 1.12 with 96% P3 / 100% sRGB / 89% Adobe RGB coverage; Tom's Hardware confirmed over 95% DCI-P3 coverage out of the box. Both flag 60Hz-only refresh with no Adaptive-Sync; TechRadar also flags weak built-in speakers. Non-whitelist blogs excluded.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2023-06-07–2023-07-07
Tested by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Excellent out-of-box color accuracy and wide gamut coverage for professional creative work · 2 sources
- Strong price-to-performance value for a professional-grade display · 2 sources
- Premium ergonomic included monitor arm / C-Clamp stand with tidy cable management · 2 sources
- Handy Hotkey Puck control dial for brightness and modes · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- 60Hz refresh with no Adaptive-Sync — not suited to fast gaming · 2 sources
- Thin-sounding, unimpressive built-in speakers
- Backlight/field dimming to boost contrast works only in HDR, not SDR
- No automatic input switching
Where reviewers disagree Little cross-source conflict — both call it near-flawless for creative pros. The only divergence is the cited contrast figure: Tom's Hardware describes around 1,200:1 native contrast (BenQ's DesignVue spec), whereas TechRadar's spec sheet lists 1,000:1. On color, only TechRadar published an independently measured average Delta E (1.12); Tom's Hardware's own bench numbers for brightness and contrast sit on review sub-pages that were not part of the fetched text, so they are not asserted here.
The sources (2)
DCI-P3 coverage: over 95%
When measured against its intended purpose the BenQ DesignVue PD2706UA has no flaws.
DCI-P3 (P3) coverage: 96% · sRGB coverage: 100% · Adobe RGB coverage: 89% · Average Delta E (color accuracy): 1.12
In fact, I would almost say that this is a near-perfect monitor.
my testing showed it to not only have wide color coverage but accurate colors as well with an average Delta E of 1.12.
They're thin-sounding and generally unimpressive.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $499 US launch MSRP approximately $499; Newegg refurbished lists at $369.99-$476.99. New price not found at major US retailer; BenQ.com product page consulted for features but no price found. MSRP estimated from launch coverage. |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Released | 2023-04 |
| Size (in) | 27 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Refresh (Hz) | 60 |
| Response ms | 5 |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Ports | 1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C (90W PD, DP Alt), 3x USB-A 3.2 |
| Adaptive sync | None |
Source: benq.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. Resolution (4K), panel (IPS), DisplayHDR 400, USB-C 90W PD, KVM, 95% DCI-P3 confirmed by BenQ product page. Ports (DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C 90W, USB-A 3.2) and 60Hz confirmed by Newegg/BenQ. MSRP estimated ~$499 from historical launch price; actual current new price not directly fetched (refurbished only at major US retailers).
Is the BenQ PD2706UA worth it vs cheaper computer monitors?
BenQ PD2706UA against its closest cheaper and pricier computer monitors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Size (in) | Resolution | Panel type | Refresh (Hz) | Response ms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ PD2706UA this | $499 | 27 | 3840x2160 | IPS | 60 | 5 |
| ASUS ProArt PA279CRV | $429 | 27 | 3840x2160 | IPS | 60 | 5 |
| Alienware AW2725D | $549.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | QD-OLED | 280 | 0.03 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the BenQ PD2706UA?
Two whitelisted testers bench-tested this exact BenQ PD2706UA: Tom's Hardware (7 June 2023) and TechRadar (7 July 2023). Both rate it a near-flawless professional 27-inch 4K display with strong value, praising the included ergonomic C-Clamp arm and the Hotkey Puck. TechRadar measured an average Delta E of 1.12 with 96% P3 / 100% sRGB / 89% Adobe RGB coverage; Tom's Hardware confirmed over 95% DCI-P3 coverage out of the box. Both flag 60Hz-only refresh with no Adaptive-Sync; TechRadar also flags weak built-in speakers. Non-whitelist blogs excluded. Praised: Excellent out-of-box color accuracy and wide gamut coverage for professional creative work; Strong price-to-performance value for a professional-grade display; Premium ergonomic included monitor arm / C-Clamp stand with tidy cable management; Handy Hotkey Puck control dial for brightness and modes. Flagged: 60Hz refresh with no Adaptive-Sync — not suited to fast gaming; Thin-sounding, unimpressive built-in speakers; Backlight/field dimming to boost contrast works only in HDR, not SDR; No automatic input switching. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the BenQ PD2706UA cost?
The BenQ PD2706UA has a US price of $499 (US launch MSRP approximately $499; Newegg refurbished lists at $369.99-$476.99. New price not found at major US retailer; BenQ.com product page consulted for features but no price found. MSRP estimated from launch coverage.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the BenQ PD2706UA compare on price?
At $499, the BenQ PD2706UA is #3 cheapest of the 18 computer monitors we track, where the median is $900.
When was the BenQ PD2706UA released?
The BenQ PD2706UA was released 2023-04.
What are the BenQ PD2706UA's key specs?
BenQ PD2706UA (BenQ): size in 27, resolution 3840x2160, panel type IPS, refresh hz 60, response ms 5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $499 at benq.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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