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General

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Series

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PhotoVue1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The page and datasheet title the family BenQ PhotoVue Monitors.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A19997EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model identifier A1999, also printed on the EU energy label.

SW272U, 9H.LLFLB.QBE, 9H.LLFLB.QPA6Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026Bechtle copy of the BenQ datasheet, last change 6 June 2023, German. Article number 9H.LLFLB.QPA.7Retailer pagerapidonline.com/benq-9h-llflb-qbe-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-u-70-2959Read 16 October 2026UK retailer lists 9H.LLFLB.QBE.

GTIN / EAN

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840046048020, 47187550902196Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026EAN code 4718755090219 on the datasheet. Rapid Electronics lists the same EAN for 9H.LLFLB.QBE.7Retailer pagerapidonline.com/benq-9h-llflb-qbe-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-u-70-2959Read 16 October 2026EAN-13 4718755090219 for 9H.LLFLB.QBE.8Retailer pagehuntoffice.ie/benq-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-ultra-hd-lcd-black-sw272u.htmlRead 16 October 2026Barcode list 0840046048020, 840046048020, 4718755090219. 840046048020 is the UPC.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 June 20194Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release dated June 3, 2019.

June 202314Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026Launch announcement article of 24 June 2023 says BenQ launched the SW272U and SW272Q today. A US listing was reported on 22 May 2023 (PRAD). Month precision.

Status

Discontinued5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.

Available1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The BenQ US product page lists the monitor with a Buy tab. UK retailers stock it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Studio Display XDR5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.15Press article9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-launches-new-generation-of-studio-displayRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the Studio Display XDR is the successor to the Pro Display XDR.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4,9994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Pro Display XDR starts at $4,999 for the standard glass model. The nano-texture glass model is $1,000 more and is not stored. The Pro Stand and VESA Mount Adapter are sold separately.

$1,599.9914Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026Editor's note: MSRP US$1599.99 for the SW272U. US prices exclude sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€5,49913Press articleiphonesoft.fr/2019/12/10/ecran-pro-display-xdr-5-499-options-follesRead 10 October 2026French launch report dated 10 December 2019: Pro Display XDR sold at 5,499 euro in the standard glass version (nano-texture 6,499 euro, Pro Stand 1,099 euro sold separately). Consumer price in France, VAT treatment not stated in the text. Apple's own launch release gave US prices only.

€1,35915Press articleprad.de/benq-sw272u-4k-display-mit-99-prozent-adobe-rgbRead 16 October 2026Update of 18 July 2023: BenQ says the SW272U is available in Germany now at a recommended price of 1,359 euro. Price includes VAT. The US launch price was reported as 1,599 US dollars.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, EU, GB1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US spec page. The EU and UK pages carry the same table.3Maker product pagebenq.eu/en-eu/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ Europe spec page, same table. The Europe datasheet lists the part number 9H.LLFLB.QPA at Bechtle and 9H.LLFLB.QBE at UK retailers.4Maker product pagebenq.eu/en-uk/monitor/creative-pro/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ UK spec page for SW272U, same table as the US page. UK retailers list the part number 9H.LLFLB.QBE.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: case color Silver, case material aluminum. Nano-texture glass is a separate option.

Grey5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Product Color: Grey. The Japanese retailer lists it as dark grey.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release positions Pro Display XDR as a pro display for video and photo editing, 3D animation and color grading, the maker's pro creator line.

Creator1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ files it under professional monitors and sells it as a photographer monitor. Stored as creator.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

32in(81.3 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 32-inch (diagonal) IPS LCD display.

27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

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Native resolution

6016 × 3384px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: Resolution 6016 by 3384 pixels at 218 pixels per inch.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: Aspect ratio 16:9.

16:91Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Pixel density

215.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

163.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

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0.155mm11Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_BQ16486702Read 16 October 2026Japanese retailer spec table lists the pitch as 0.155 mm. This fits 27 inch 4K and the maker's 163 ppi.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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Curved

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No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Curved screen: No.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Glossy6Reviewifixit.com/Device/Apple_Pro_Display_XDRRead 10 October 2026iFixit device page: standard (glossy) and nano-texture (matte) finishes. The standard glass model is stored.

Matte16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 2, Coating: clearly matte surface with microscopic diffusion pits, no grain effect.

Anti-reflection coating

Anti-reflective coating on fully laminated glass4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: industry-leading anti-reflective coating. The tech spec page adds fully laminated glass with 1.65 percent typical reflectivity.

Nano Matte1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Display Screen Coating: Nano Matte. The EU datasheet words it Anti-Reflection.

Touchscreen

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No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Touch screen: No.

Panel

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Panel type

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: IPS LCD display with oxide TFT technology.

IPS1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

IPS LCD with oxide TFT technology1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: verbatim IPS LCD display with oxide TFT technology.

IPS1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Panel Type: IPS, with LED backlight. No backlight layout is stated.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

Direct-lit LED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 2D backlighting system using 576 full array local dimming zones. The launch press release calls it a direct backlighting system with a large array of LEDs.

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Local dimming

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 576 full array local dimming zones.

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Dimming zones

5761Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 576 full array local dimming zones.

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 10-bit depth for 1.073 billion colors.

10bits5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet text: 10 bit color depth. The panel method is not stated, so no depth method is stored.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

Native3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/pro-display-xdr/connect-pro-display-xdr-apdffb1a5d7d/2025/mac/26Read 10 October 2026Introduction: true 10-bit color depth. No FRC is mentioned.

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Displayable colours

1.07 billion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 1.073 billion colors, written as 1.07 billion.

1.07 billion1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Published as 1.07 billion colors.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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100%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 100% sRGB. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

99%9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026LCD panel section: supporting 99 percent of the P3 wide color gamut. Apple does not say whether this is DCI-P3 or Display P3, or coverage or volume. The P3 primaries are the same for both.

99%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 99% P3. The datasheet and press release word it 99% DCI-P3/Display P3. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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99%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 99% Adobe RGB. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Factory calibrated

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/pro-display-xdr/connect-pro-display-xdr-apdffb1a5d7d/2025/mac/26Read 10 October 2026Note: Pro Display XDR undergoes a factory display calibration process on the assembly line to ensure accuracy of the P3 wide color panel and the individual backlight LEDs.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table lists a Factory Calibration Report. The launch press release says PhotoVue monitors are individually factory calibrated.14Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026The announcement says PhotoVue monitors are individually factory calibrated.

Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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1.51Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Professional section: Delta E (avg) of 1.5 or less. Stored as 1.5, an average and a less-than-or-equal value.

Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Accessory list names a Calibration Report, and the Professional section lists Factory Calibration Report: Yes. The PRAD review confirms a printed report in the box.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: a detailed calibration report is included with the quick start guide.

Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Professional section: Hardware Calibration Yes, with a 16 bit 3D-LUT, through Palette Master Ultimate.

Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

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1,000:11Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Native Contrast 1000:1.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: SDR brightness 500 nits.

400nits1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Brightness (typ.) 400 nits. Window size and mode are not stated.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. Footnote says in temperatures less than 25 C. No window size is published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

39%9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technology overview, LED backlighting: 1600 nits for highlights in up to 39 percent of the screen area when the rest of the image is black or at up to 500 nits. The reference mode table repeats 1600 nits peak with 39% screen coverage.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content. The launch press release says it holds this indefinitely.

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HDR formats

HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Software Features: Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Hybrid-Log Gamma (HLG) playback support, macOS Catalina 10.15.2 or later.

HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table HDR: HDR10, HLG. The page also says HDR10 and HLG are supported through SDI to HDMI converters.

HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

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None16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1 and page 6: BenQ did not have the SW272U certified to VESA DisplayHDR. HDR10 and HLG input are supported.

Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 89 degrees left and 89 degrees right. Stored as the 178 degree total.

178°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Viewing Angle (L/R) 178 degrees at CR 10 or more.

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 89 degrees up and 89 degrees down. Stored as the 178 degree total.

178°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists one angle pair, 178/178, at CR 10 or more. Stored for both directions, as the table row names L/R only.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

AApple Pro Display XDR

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	Thunderbolt 3
6016 × 3384Native	60Hz

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rates list 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz. 60 Hz is the highest. Resolution is the native 6K. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native	60Hz	60Hz

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Resolution (max.) 3840x2160, Refresh Rate 60 Hz, HDMI v2.0, DisplayPort v1.4. The maker states one maximum for the monitor and no per-port table. The PRAD review ran 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. No USB-C row is stored because no source states the USB-C maximum. Bit depth and chroma are not stated for these rows.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rates list tops out at 60.00 Hz.

60Hz1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Refresh Rate 60 Hz. No overclock mode.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

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Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

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5ms1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Response Times (GtG) 5 ms. The test condition is not stated. The monitor has an AMA overdrive switch.

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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Overdrive settings

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

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Black frame insertion

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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10.5ms19Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/7Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 7, Latenzzeit: a minimum signal delay of about 10.5 ms. The page does not describe the method. The test signal was 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. PRAD's usual method adds signal processing and half the mean pixel transition.

Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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5.7ms18Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/6Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 6, native 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort, factory settings, AMA On: average grey-to-grey transition 5.7 ms over 15 measurement points, black to white 9.2 ms. With AMA Off the average is 13.2 ms. Measured with a light sensor and oscilloscope.

Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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600:117Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/3Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 3: about 600:1 with Uniformity On (white 199.6 and black 0.33 cd/m2, native white point). About 820:1 with Uniformity Off. Measured after calibration to D65 where possible, with dynamic controls off.

SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

499nits12Press article9to5mac.com/2020/02/04/apple-pro-display-xdr-reference-gradeRead 10 October 2026Relays the PCMag review. PCMag measured 499 nits in SDR (PCMag text: lowest SDR brightness of 499 nits, with 0.04 nit black). PCMag also measured 1,560.9 nits peak in HDR, not stored because the window size is not stated. Factory calibration, review dated February 2020.

199.6nits17Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/3Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 3, white luminance, Uniformity On, OSD default, native white point, brightness 100 percent: 199.6 cd/m2. This is the factory state. With Uniformity Off after hardware calibration, PRAD measured 283.1 cd/m2 at native white. Calibrated to D65, 207.1 and 272.3 cd/m2. Window size is not stated and the pattern had no black surround.

HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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0.7220Measurementprad.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/benQ-SW272U-modus-srgb.pdfRead 16 October 2026PRAD colorimetric report of 26 August 2023, X-Rite i1Pro, OSD colour mode sRGB, before calibration, no display profile, target sRGB, ISO 12646 test chart with 125 colours, brightness 83.5 cd/m2. Average Delta E94 of 0.72 without black, maximum 2.31. The method is Delta E94, not Delta E2000.

Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

AApple Pro Display XDR

Type	Version	Count
Thunderbolt	3	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: one upstream port for Mac Pro or other Thunderbolt 3 host. This is the only video input.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	2.0	2	2.2
DisplayPort	1.4	1	2.2
USB-C	Not available	1	2.2

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Connectivity: HDMI (v2.0) 2, DisplayPort (v1.4) 1, USB C (Power Delivery 90W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data) 1. HDCP 2.2 is listed once for the monitor and is stored on each video input row. Bandwidth is not stated.

HDMI ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

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2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

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1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

HDMI features

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

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Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB C with DisplayPort Alt Mode.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

96W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: 96W host charging on the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port.

90W1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Power Delivery (USB C / Thunderbolt) 90, and USB C (Power Delivery 90W). The spec label names Thunderbolt, but the port is described as USB-C only. Guaranteed or shared limits are not stated.

Thunderbolt

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: Thunderbolt 3 upstream port.

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

AApple Pro Display XDR

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BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-B	3.1	1
USB-C	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB Type B (Upstream) 1. The USB-C port also carries data to the host, so one USB-C row is stored with no version.

USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

AApple Pro Display XDR

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	2.0	3

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: three USB-C (USB 2) ports for charging or syncing.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	3.1	2

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB 3.1 (Downstream) 2. The PRAD review shows both as Type A. The SD card reader is not a USB port.

KVM switch

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Professional section: KVM Switch Yes.

Daisy chain (MST)

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections list one Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C USB 2 ports. No Thunderbolt downstream or video output port is listed.

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Ethernet

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists one Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No Ethernet port is listed.

No16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Anschluesse: a network port is the only thing missing for a full USB-C dock. No Ethernet port.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No audio jack is listed.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Audio: Headphone Jack Yes. The jack type is not stated.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No microphone jack is listed.

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Optical out

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No optical audio port is listed.

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Picture in picture

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Picture by picture

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Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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Remote control

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Built-in speakers: No. The Japanese retailer also lists no speakers.11Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_BQ16486702Read 16 October 2026Speakers: none.

Number of speakers

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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Webcam

No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Webcam: No.

Microphone

No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

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140mm1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Height Adjustment Stand 140 mm.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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Forward5°Backward20°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Tilt (down/up) -5 to 20 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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Left30°Right30°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Swivel (left/right) 30 degrees each way.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

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Removable stand

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Yes10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Removable stand: Yes, with VESA 100 x 100 mm.

VESA mount

100 x 1002Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118469Read 10 October 2026Companion page, Pro Display XDR VESA Mount Adapter tech specs: compatible with 100 x 100 mm VESA stand or mount. The adapter is sold separately.

100 x 1001Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table VESA Wall Mount 100x100 mm.

VESA adapter needed

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118469Read 10 October 2026The user guide shows only two ways to mount: the Pro Stand and the VESA Mount Adapter. A standard VESA bracket needs the adapter.

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Security lock slot

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Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Monitor section: K Locker Yes.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Software1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Software Features: reference mode selection and brightness control are macOS features (Catalina 10.15.2 or later). The tech spec lists no physical menu controls.

Joystick, Buttons, Remote13Maker product pagebenq.com/en-ap/support/downloads-faq/faq/pre-sales/specifications/benefits-of-hotkey-puck-g3.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ FAQ for SW272Q and SW272U: the Hotkey Puck G3 is an IR-based device that controls the OSD remotely and cordlessly. The PRAD review adds the joystick and buttons on the underside of the monitor.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Bedienung: five controls on the underside, a mini joystick for the menu, and the wireless Hotkey Puck with a wheel and three keys.

Desktop software

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Palette Master Ultimate1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Software: Palette Master Ultimate. BenQ's current overview page says AQCOLOR Pilot was formerly known as Palette Master Ultimate.

User firmware updates

Yes14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119926Read 10 October 2026Apple support article on Pro Display XDR firmware updates: the Mac downloads display firmware updates through macOS Software Update and installs them to the display, with firmware versions 2.2.2 to 4.2.37 listed.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Software section lists Display Quickit: Yes. BenQ describes Display QuicKit as free software that lets the user download and install monitor firmware.2Maker product pagebenq.com/en-ca/support/downloads-faq/faq/pre-sales/specifications/firmware-update-on-pc-via-display-quickit.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ FAQ: Display QuicKit updates monitor firmware by the user on Windows 10 and 11. The applicable-model list did not load, so the SW272U spec table row is the model link.

Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: True Tone with a dual ambient light sensor design.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

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Gaming menu features

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OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

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Width613.9Height (lowest)451.8Height (highest)591.8Depth274mm(24.2 × 17.8 to 23.3 × 10.8 in)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Dimensions (HxWxD) 451.8-591.8 x 613.9 x 274 mm. The lowest and highest heights come from the 140 mm stand travel. BenQ lists body size only with the shading hood, so no without-stand size is stored.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Width718Height412Depth27mm(28.3 × 16.2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: width 28.3 in (71.8 cm), height 16.2 in (41.2 cm), depth 1.1 in (2.7 cm). Stored in mm. The Pro Stand and VESA Mount Adapter are sold separately, so no with-stand figures are stored.

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Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

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8.6kg(19 lb)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Net Weight 8.6 kg. Cables are not stated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

7.48kg(16.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 16.49 pounds (7.48 kg). Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

5.25kg(11.6 lb)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Net Weight (w/o Base) 5.25 kg. Cables are not stated.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

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Box weight

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Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

Internal7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 24 power supply type: Internal.

Internal1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power Supply: Built-in.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Electrical and Operating Requirements: line voltage 100 to 240V AC, frequency 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Voltage Rating 100 - 240V. The frequency comes from the Bechtle copy of the datasheet.6Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026Voltage Rating 100V - 240V / 50Hz - 60Hz. The datasheet also gives a pixel pitch of 0.233 mm and an active area of 576.73 x 335.66 mm. Both do not fit a 27 inch 4K 16:9 panel, whose pitch is about 0.155 mm and width about 597 mm, so they are not stored.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

37.3W10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Pro_Display_XDR_PER_Dec2019.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power table, mode On, SDR brightness: 37.3 W at 115 V (37.4 W at 230 V). Brightness is set as defined by ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Displays, auto-brightness off, no host charging. The On, XDR brightness row (105 W at 1000 nits sustained) is not stored.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

290W9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications footnote 5: maximum power with host and accessory charging in use is rated at 290 W. It includes 96 W host charging and the USB-C ports.

200W1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power Consumption (max) 200 W. The page does not say if it includes the 90 W USB-C output.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

48.8W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 48.8 W.

25.4W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 25.4 W.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

54.2W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 54.2 W.

43.2W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 43.2 W.

Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.5W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 8 standby 0.5 W. Off mode is n.a.

0.4W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.4 W. BenQ's spec table lists sleep mode as 0.5 W and the November 2023 EU datasheet as 0.3 W. The EU product information sheet is used.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

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0.3W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.

EU energy class SDR

G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class G.

F9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for SDR: F.

EU energy class HDR

G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.

G9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for HDR: G.

Energy per 1000 h SDR

49kWh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_292103.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 49 kWh/1000h.

25kWh10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Consumption 25 kWh/1000h, energy class F. The HDR figure is not published there.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

54kWh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_292103.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 54 kWh/1000h.

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

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TÜV certifications

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TÜV Rheinland Reflection-Free1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Certification: TUV Certificate Anti-Reflection. The overview page words it as TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications.

Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Environment: Meets ENERGY STAR requirements.

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

Gold10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Pro_Display_XDR_PER_Dec2019.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 2: achieved a Gold rating for EPEAT in the United States and Canada. Registration varies by country.

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Colour certifications

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Calman Verified, Calman Ready, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated, LightSpace Ready1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Certification: calman verified, Calman Ready, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated. The Software section lists LightSpace Ready.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Pro Display XDR, Power cord (2 m), Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m), Polishing cloth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026In the Box: Pro Display XDR, Power cord (2 m), Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m), Polishing cloth.

Quick Start Guide (QSG), Warranty Card, Calibration Report, I/O Cover, Safety Instruction, Shading Hood (landscape and portrait), Hotkey Puck G3, Signal cables: DP1.4, HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.0, USB C (may vary by region), Power cable1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Other Accessories and Signal Cable lines. The PRAD review confirms a power cable and the cables listed in cables_included.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: cables, shading hood with portrait parts, Hotkey Puck, quick start guide and calibration report.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

AApple Pro Display XDR

Type	Count
Power cord (2 m)	1
Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m)	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026In the Box: the power cord and the Thunderbolt 3 Pro cable are one each.

BBenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Type	Count
DisplayPort cable	1
HDMI cable	1
USB-C cable	1
USB Type-A to Type-B cable	1
Power cable	1

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists the signal cables DP1.4, HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.0 and USB C and says they may vary by region. Counts come from the PRAD review.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: one DisplayPort, one HDMI and one USB-C cable, a Type-A to Type-B cable and a power cable.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 1 year. EU market.

3years12Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/monitor/sw272u/warranty.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US LCD monitor standard limited warranty: three years from purchase, parts and labor, US and Canada.

Dead pixel policy

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Zero bright dot12Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/monitor/sw272u/warranty.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ ZBD Guarantee: a free monitor exchange if even one bright pixel is found during the limited warranty period.

Links

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Product page

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www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u.html1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US product page.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118921Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026

www.benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026BenQ Europe SW272U datasheet, English, document LCD_SW272U_DS_EN_1123.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/pro-display-xdr/welcome/mac3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/pro-display-xdr/connect-pro-display-xdr-apdffb1a5d7d/2025/mac/26Read 10 October 2026Apple Pro Display XDR user guide, getting started.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

2921037EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Registration number 292103.

14351179EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EPREL registration number 1435117 for model identifier SW272U, supplier BenQ Europe B.V. Placed on the Union market from 21 April 2023.

Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.