BenQ’s PD2732U is a 27-inch 4K monitor aimed at creative professionals who prioritize SDR color work and flexible Mac connectivity. The $699.99 display combines factory calibration, broad color coverage and Thunderbolt 4, but its 60Hz refresh rate and limited HDR brightness are significant compromises, according to Cult of Mac’s review.
Color-first display
The monitor uses a 4K IPS panel with a stated 163 pixels per inch. BenQ specifies coverage of 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 99% Adobe RGB and 99% P3, alongside an average Delta E of 2 or lower. Each panel includes a calibration report, and the display is Calman Verified and Pantone Validated. The reviewer found the image visually accurate and uniform during use, while noting that the gamut and calibration specifications were not independently measured with a colorimeter.
That makes the PD2732U better suited to photo editing, print preparation and video work in SDR than to demanding HDR grading. BenQ lists HDR10 and HLG support, but the 400-nit brightness rating leaves less headroom than serious HDR workflows typically require. The display also runs at 60Hz, which is adequate for editing but feels less fluid beside a 120Hz MacBook Pro screen.
Useful Mac connectivity
The monitor’s strongest practical feature is its port selection. Thunderbolt 4 provides up to 90W of power delivery, while a second Thunderbolt port supports daisy-chaining with up to 15W output. HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C and multiple USB-A ports provide additional ways to connect computers and accessories. The 90W output can support a one-cable MacBook setup, although it does not fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro.
A Smart KVM lets users share a keyboard and mouse between two connected computers. The bundled wireless Hotkey Puck G3 adds a physical dial and customizable keys for brightness, color modes, inputs and KVM switching. Cult of Mac found it convenient, though some commands responded with a noticeable delay.
Software and design tradeoffs
The adjustable stand supports height, tilt, swivel and portrait orientation, and the display includes a 100 x 100mm VESA mount. Its plastic housing is functional rather than luxurious, while the metal-based stand provides the more premium feel.
BenQ’s Display Pilot 2 app brings together input switching, monitor controls and Mac keyboard brightness support, but the review describes the software as less polished and reliable than the hardware deserves. The PD2732U is therefore a focused choice for users who value color coverage and desk connectivity more than high refresh rates, strong HDR brightness or refined companion software.
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Source: BenQ’s new pro display puts color first, with a few compromises [Review] ★★★★☆
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