Dell P2225H 21.5" Black / Silver 2024
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell P2225H 21.5" Black / Silver 2024
The Dell P2225H monitor receives positive feedback for its wide viewing angles and good color reproduction with 99% sRGB coverage. Users appreciate the versatile port selection including HDMI, DP, VGA, and USB ports, as well as VESA mount compatibility. However, the 5ms response time in Fast mode is considered average for general use, and the 21.5-inch 1080p resolution may not suit high-end gaming or professional design work.
Pros
- Wide 178° viewing angles
- Good color reproduction with 99% sRGB
- Versatile port selection including HDMI, DP, VGA, USB
- VESA mount compatible
- Multiple USB downstream ports
Cons
- Average 5ms response time in Fast mode
- Only 21.5-inch 1080p resolution
- No mention of high refresh rate for gaming
- Limited to 99% sRGB, not AdobeRGB or DCI-P3
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
| Dell P2225H 21.5" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 60W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 2.58 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell P2225H 21.5" Black / Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (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)
Pricing
Dell P2225H 21.5" Black / Silver 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
