ZZA Z245C 24.5"
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ZZA Z245C 24.5"
The ZZA 32" CGM monitor is generally praised for its sharp image quality, vibrant colors, and smooth high refresh rates (170Hz or higher), making it a great value for both work and gaming according to the majority of verified buyers. However, a single detailed negative review warns of serious build defects like screen separation from the frame and a hot power supply, which led to a return and replacement with a worse unit, advising against purchase. The UI and stand design also received minor criticism for being awkward, but most users find the performance and price compelling, with one buyer purchasing 60 units for a sim racing center.
Pros
- sharp image quality
- vibrant colors
- high refresh rate
- great value for price
- works well for gaming
Cons
- screen separation from frame
- hot power supply
- difficult UI navigation
- awkward stand design
- FreeSync compatibility issues
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
| ZZA Z245C 24.5" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.10:1 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 2,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 290 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75mm | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 3.54 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ZZA Z245C 24.5"
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
- Below average display (32nd 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 13 of 31 specs.