BenQ RD280UG vs BenQ RD280U
Two official 28.2-inch monitors with different official refresh rates.
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Best for: 28.2-inch, 16:10, 4K UHD, 120 Hz official refresh, 350 nits official typical brightness, IPS
Check price at AmazonBest for: 28.2-inch, 16:10, 4K UHD, 60 Hz official refresh, 350 nits official typical brightness, IPS
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | BenQ RD280UG | BenQ RD280U | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official resolution (megapixels, computed)Computed from the official pixel dimensions and labelled computed. Higher official resolution is weighted most for productivity and creator work. | 9.83 MP | 9.83 MP | 30% |
| Official typical brightnessThe official typical or SDR typical brightness, not a peak HDR figure. | 350 nits | 350 nits | 25% |
| Official panel sizeThe official panel size in inches. | 28.2 inches | 28.2 inches | 25% |
| Official refresh rateThe official refresh rate. Many productivity monitors publish 60, 75 or 100 Hz; some ProArt and UltraFine models publish higher official rates and still belong in this category. | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | 20% |
| Official resolution | 3840×2560 | 3840×2560 | info |
| Megapixels (computed from official resolution) | 9.83 MP | 9.83 MP | info |
| Official refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | info |
| Official typical brightness | 350 nits (Brightness (typ.)) | 350 nits (Brightness (typ.)) | info |
| Official panel size | 28.2 inches | 28.2 inches | info |
| Official aspect ratio (computed from official resolution) | 16:10 | 16:10 | info |
| Official panel type | IPS | IPS | info |
| Official color gamut | 95% P3 | 95% P3 | info |
| Official typical contrast (not scored) | 2000:1 | 1200:1 | info |
| Official GtG response time (not scored) | 5 ms | 5 ms | info |
| Official display colors | 1.07 billion colors | 1.07 billion colors | info |
| Official HDMI 2.1 ports | 1 | Not listed | info |
| Official DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | 1 | info |
| Official height adjustment | 150 mm | 110 mm | info |
| Official pivot | 90˚ | Not listed | info |
| Official speakers | 3Wx2 | 2Wx2 | info |
| Official flicker-free | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official I/O ports | Power Delivery(USB C / Thunderbolt ): 90 · HDMI (v2.1): 1 · DisplayPort (v1.4): 1 · USB C(PowerDelivery 90W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data): 1 · USB Type-B Upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, Data only): 1 · USB Type-A Downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbps, power charging 4.5W): 2 · USB T… | Power Delivery(USB C / Thunderbolt ): 90 · HDMI (v2.0): 1 · DisplayPort (v1.4): 1 · USB C(PowerDelivery 90W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data): 1 · USB Type-B Upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, Data only): 1 · USB Type-A Downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, power charging 4.5W): 3 · USB Ty… | info |
| Source note | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 3840×2560. | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 3840×2560. | info |
| Official HDMI 2.0 ports | Not listed | 1 | info |
| PanelPick score | 6.8/10 | 5.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
BenQ RD280UG
Better published figure on: Official refresh rate.
What we like
- Official table lists a 4K UHD (3840×2560) resolution
Watch out for
BenQ RD280U
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official table lists a 4K UHD (3840×2560) resolution
Watch out for
- Official table lists a 60 Hz refresh rate
Verdict
Both official tables list a 28.2-inch panel; compare the official refresh rate and official resolution.
- BenQ RD280UG: BenQ official specifications: BenQ RD280UG
- BenQ RD280UG: BenQ official tech specs: BenQ RD280UG
- BenQ RD280U: BenQ official specifications: BenQ RD280U
- BenQ RD280U: BenQ official tech specs: BenQ RD280U