ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Despite some delivery and packaging issues reported by one user, the ASUS VA279HAL monitor is highly praised for its value, ease of setup, and eye-care features like low blue light and flicker-free screen. Users appreciate the crisp picture, stable stand with height and tilt adjustments, and the inclusion of an HDMI cable. The built-in speakers are considered weak, and on-screen controls are a bit fiddly, but overall this is seen as a solid, affordable work monitor.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
- Low blue light / flicker-free
- Stable stand with height tilt
- Crisp and clear picture
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Awkward on-screen controls
- Damaged packaging in some cases
- Long shipping time reported
- Colors slightly less vibrant than older model
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 VA279HAE 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 5 ms★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 0★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 5.44 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st 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 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.