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BenQ PD2725U — 27″ · 4K Thunderbolt 3
BenQ

BenQ PD2725U

27″ · 4K Thunderbolt 3

86
/ 100
From $999
VS
Samsung ViewFinity S9 wins by 2
Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Samsung ViewFinity S9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ PD2725U lands at 86 and Samsung ViewFinity S9 at 88. That puts Samsung ViewFinity S9 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ PD2725U if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

BenQ PD2725U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ PD2725U more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599).

BenQ PD2725U 86
vs
88 Samsung ViewFinity S9

Score breakdown

BenQ PD2725U
86
color 86
motion 72
hdr 62
features 84
Samsung ViewFinity S9
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86

Specs side-by-side

BenQ PD2725U versus Samsung ViewFinity S9 — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ PD2725U Samsung ViewFinity S9
Panel
4K Thunderbolt 3
5K IPS
Size
27"
27"
Release year
2021
2023

BenQ PD2725U

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

Samsung ViewFinity S9

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: BenQ PD2725U vs Samsung ViewFinity S9

Which is better, BenQ PD2725U or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

Samsung ViewFinity S9 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is BenQ PD2725U worth the price? +

At $999, BenQ PD2725U delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in color.

Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +

At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.

Does BenQ PD2725U or Samsung ViewFinity S9 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, BenQ PD2725U or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

BenQ PD2725U — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.