BenQ Takes on Apple Studio Display With 27-Inch 5K Monitor, Nano Texture Option

Since Apple discontinued the 27-inch 5K iMac, Mac users have had to look elsewhere for a comparable desktop experience. Apple, Samsung, and LG were the only display makers with 27-inch 5K monitors on the market for some time. Luckily, a fourth competitor is coming to the 27-inch 5K party, and MacBook users are in for a treat.

BenQ 5K PD2730S

BenQ, a specialist in monitors for designers and content creators, unveiled the 5K PD2730S this week in conjunction with Adobe MAX. BenQ's latest DesignVue PD monitor is a 27-inch 5K Thunderbolt 4 monitor that has been missing from BenQ's lineup.

While pricing has yet to be announced, it looks like we may have a formidable competitor to Apple's Studio Display on our hands. That's because BenQ is advertising its own “nano texture” anti-glare coating technology as an option on the PD2730S. Here's a quick rundown of BenQ's nano-matte panel technology compared to glass and matte panels:

Glass Panels:The above features show how the panel reduces the effect of ambient light on the displayed image. A typical glass panel monitor without any of these features has a reflectivity of more than 4%</strong>.

Matte Panels: These panels use a film substrate instead of glass and have a hard coating to diffuse ambient light, resulting in a reflectivity of approximately 3.5%.

Nano Matte Panels: These panels, which have anti-glare and low-reflective properties, add an extra protective layer on top of the anti-glare coating, reducing the reflectivity to below 3%.

As for the brief technical specifications:

27″ 5K display with a high 2000:1 contrast ratio and 98% P3 color gamut for pixel-perfect accuracy
Factory calibrated for out-of-the-box color accuracy and intuitive color matching across all displays
Thunderbolt 4 with 90W of power for fast data transfer and full Mac compatibility

Expect more coverage once we get our hands on the new hardware and launch details are revealed.

BenQ 4K PD3226G

Not every Mac user insists on Apple’s preferred resolution and screen size specifications. For gamers and game developers, BenQ has announced a 32-inch 4K monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate. This Thunderbolt 4 monitor with 95% P3 color reproduction combines crisp visuals with smooth motion. Launch details including pricing will be available in the future. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, you can express your interest in the BenQ 5K PD2730S or 4K PD3226G professional design monitors by selecting either of the links.