Z-Edge UG27H 27" Noir 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Z-Edge UG27H 27" Noir 2025
Customers are very satisfied with this monitor, praising its vibrant colors, excellent brightness, and high level of detail. The 300Hz refresh rate is described as "brutal" and provides ultra-smooth fluidity for fast-paced games. Setup is mostly easy, though one user found the assembly a bit confusing initially. Overall, it offers exceptional value for the price.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and excellent brightness
- 300Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gaming
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and configuration
- High-quality image with impressive detail
Cons
- Setup/assembly process slightly confusing
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
| Z-Edge UG27H 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 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 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 | 32W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z-Edge UG27H 27" Noir 2025
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Z-Edge UG27H 27" Noir 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
