BenQ PD2706QN
Score: 88/100
CRUA CR340AU
Score: 69/100Rankings
The BenQ PD2706QN is a 27-inch QHD IPS monitor aimed at creative professionals, offering factory-calibrated color accuracy, a Nano Matte anti-glare panel, 100 Hz refresh rate, and Mac-focused features like 90 W USB-C and ICCsync.
The CRUA CR340AU is a 34" ultrawide IPS monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 120% sRGB coverage, and built-in speakers, aimed at budget-friendly gamers and multitaskers. Its stand only tilts and it lacks USB-C and higher-resolution options.
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27 inches | 34 inchesbest | |
100 Hz | 120 Hzbest | |
300 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
1,000 ratiobest | 1,000 ratiobest | |
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Display(7) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 34 inches |
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 120 Hz |
HDR Support | true | false |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 350 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 5-7 ms | 3 ms |
Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | -5 to 20 degrees | 20 degrees |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 12 months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the PD2706QN for its industry-leading color accuracy, Pantone/Calman validation, and workflow-enhancing features such as ICCsync, M-Book Mode, and a built-in KVM, while noting the Nano Matte coating as a standout for glare reduction.
Everyday users consistently praise the monitor's color fidelity, Mac-centric connectivity, and ergonomic stand, awarding it high scores on regional sites, but they also report recurring wake-up problems, MST daisy-chain glitches, and disappointment over the lack of adaptive-sync for gaming.
Professional editors view the CR340AU as a solid entry-level ultrawide that delivers the core benefits of IPS color fidelity and a 120 Hz FreeSync panel without the premium price tag.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's immersive 21:9 screen, vivid IPS colors and the convenience of integrated speakers, often calling it a plug-and-play solution that looks great on a white desk. Common complaints revolve around minor backlight uniformity issues, speaker distortion at higher volumes, and the inability to raise or swivel the stand.
“4.9/5 from 32 reviews on Bitkart”
“Pantone certification was a key decision factor for design work.”
