BenQ DesignVue PD2706UA review: A 4K monitor fit for professionals

The BenQ DesignVue PD2706UA offers a crystal clear display and a superb monitor arm that makes working at home a joy.

BenQ PD2706UA monitor review
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Our Verdict

The BenQ DesignVue PD2706US is a seriously impressive monitor. This premium 4K screen offers a stunning display and exceptional functionality at a reasonable price point. This 27-inch monitor has a customisable ergonomic design that will help to declutter your desktop as well as keep you comfortable whilst working. It’s great news for Mac users because this monitor is completely Mac-compatible, so you’ll be able to achieve active colour syncing without calibrating your machine. And for those who like to double up on their productivity, you can easily use two machines with this monitor and control it with one keyboard and mouse thanks to the built-in KVM switch.

For

  • Amazing C-clamp arm
  • Accurate colours
  • Mac compatible
  • Exceptional screen quality

Against

  • Could be brighter
  • Heavy

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Get ready to make the BenQ DesignVue PD2706US monitor your new best friend. If you’re a creative professional, then the wide colour gamut, accurate colour reproduction, and stunning 27-inch display will absolutely blow you away, making your next creative project a joy to work on. 

If you work with images or video on a daily basis, you’ll know how important it is to have the best monitor for photo editing to be able to get your work done quickly and comfortably. Well, this monitor could be what you’re looking for because it’s highly accurate straight out of the box, giving you more time to get straight into work and get the job done. 

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Screen size:27in
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Panel:IPS W-LED
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Brightness: 350 nits
Contrast ratio: 1,200:1
Supported colours:95% P3, 99% Rec.709, 99% sRGB
Viewing angles:H 178º / V 178º
Response time:5ms
Connectivity:1x HDMI 2, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB Type-C (DP1.4), 1x Audio Out (3.5 mm), 1x USB-B (upstream), 3x USB-A (downstream), 1x USB-C (downstream)
Dimensions:614 x 365.7 x 86mm
Weight with stand:22lbs
The Verdict
9

out of 10

BenQ DesignVue PD2706UA

The BenQ DesignVue PD2706US is a seriously impressive monitor. This premium 4K screen offers a stunning display and exceptional functionality at a reasonable price point. This 27-inch monitor has a customisable ergonomic design that will help to declutter your desktop as well as keep you comfortable whilst working. It’s great news for Mac users because this monitor is completely Mac-compatible, so you’ll be able to achieve active colour syncing without calibrating your machine. And for those who like to double up on their productivity, you can easily use two machines with this monitor and control it with one keyboard and mouse thanks to the built-in KVM switch.

Rachael Penn
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Craft, photography and hardware writer Rachael Penn has written for The Evening Standard, The Independent, Fit&Well, The Radar, T3, and TopTenReviews. She also writes on many other subjects, including lifestyle, travel, food, internet culture and eco-living for online and print publications. 

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