Amzfast AMZG27F5Q 27" 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Amzfast AMZG27F5Q 27" 2025
This monitor earns high marks for its outstanding value and impressive gaming performance, with users praising the smooth 120-240 Hz refresh rates and vibrant colors. While the built-in speakers are widely criticized as weak and tinny, the overall build quality, versatile stand, and excellent customer service for replacements make it a strong budget-friendly choice for both work and gaming.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price
- Smooth 120-240 Hz refresh rates
- Vibrant colors and good HDR
- Versatile and sturdy stand
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- Weak and tinny built-in speakers
- MPRT causes reverse ghosting
- VRR mutes colors slightly
- Power adapter feels lightweight
- No built-in speakers on some units
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
| Amzfast AMZG27F5Q 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 132% sRGB, 96% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | 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 | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 5.88 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Amzfast AMZG27F5Q 27" 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (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 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.