ASUS ZenScreen MQ16AHE 15.6" Silver 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ZenScreen MQ16AHE 15.6" Silver 2025
The ASUS portable monitor receives mixed feedback. Users praise the OLED display quality, brightness, and thin design for travel, but many complain about its heavy weight, reliance on wall power despite USB-C claims, and packaging issues during shipping. Some find it works well with modern laptops via a single USB-C cable, while others need two cables for older devices. The kickstand loosens easily, and the 60Hz refresh rate limits gaming use.
Pros
- Vibrant OLED display quality
- Thin and lightweight design
- USB-C single cable option
- Integrated removable kickstand
- Landscape and portrait modes
Cons
- Heavy weight for a portable monitor
- Requires wall power despite USB-C claims
- Kickstand loosens easily
- 60Hz refresh rate limits gaming
- Packaging issues during shipping
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
The BenQ MA270U is overwhelmingly praised by Mac users for its exceptional color accuracy and sharpness, which closely matches Apple's Retina display. Reviewers highlight the easy USB-C connectivity, matte finish that reduces glare, and the value it offers at a fraction of the cost of Apple's own monitor. A few users note the premium price, but most agree it is worth the investment for a high-quality external display.
Pros
- Exceptional color accuracy and sharpness
- Easy USB-C connectivity
- Matte finish reduces glare
- Great value compared to Apple monitor
- Simple and quick setup
Cons
- Premium price point
- No built-in webcam
- Requires AC power, not USB-powered
- No built-in speakers mentioned by some
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ZenScreen MQ16AHE 15.6" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 15W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 2.11 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ZenScreen MQ16AHE 15.6" Silver 2025
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.