A 27-inch 4K designer monitor built around dual Thunderbolt 3. One Thunderbolt port handles video, data, and up to 65W of laptop charging through a single cable, while the second acts as a daisy-chain output — connect a second TB3 monitor or an external SSD array. The second TB3 drops to 15W, so a second charging laptop isn't an option. HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs are there for non-TB sources.
27″ 4K designer monitor with dual Thunderbolt 3 (65W + 15W daisy-chain), HDMI 2.0, and DisplayPort 1.4.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- BenQ
- Release Year
- 2021
- Model Number
- PD2725U
- Category
- Monitor
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 2 | — | — | HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 | Two HDMI 2.0 inputs |
| DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | — | — | DP | DisplayPort 1.4 input |
| Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) | 1 | 65 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | TB3 in | Upstream; video, data, 65W PD laptop charging |
| Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) | 1 | 15 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | TB3 out | Daisy-chain downstream; 15W PD |
| USB Type-B (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | — | — | USB upstream | Feeds USB hub when using HDMI or DP input |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 2 | — | — | USB downstream | 10Gbps hub ports |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Headphone out | Audio line out |
Notes & Compatibility
TB3 upstream port delivers 65W to a connected laptop; TB3 downstream port is a daisy-chain with 15W. USB-B 3.2 Gen 2 upstream feeds the USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 hub ports when using HDMI or DP inputs.
Common questions
How many ports does the BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) have?
The BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) has 9 ports in total: 2 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard), 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 1 × USB Type-B (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and 1 × 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio).
What kinds of ports does the BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) have?
By connector family, the BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) has 3 USB, 2 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort and 1 Audio.
How many USB ports does the BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) have?
The BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) has 3 USB ports: 1 × USB Type-B (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2). It also has 2 Thunderbolt ports (2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)), which use the USB-C connector shape.
What video connections does the BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) have?
The BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) has 5 ports that can carry video: 2 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard), 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 and 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C). Its Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode, so video travels over the USB-C connector itself with a suitable cable or adapter.
How is the BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) powered?
The BenQ PD2725U DesignVue (2021) takes power over 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C). Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) carries up to 65 W. Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) carries up to 15 W.
