BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
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
MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" Black 2026
The LG monitor is praised for its clear display, easy setup, and adjustable stand. Users appreciate its lightweight design and good connectivity, though the sample is very small. The Q&A reveals it lacks built-in speakers, but a related MSI model offers a 200Hz refresh rate.
Pros
- Clear display quality
- Easy setup
- Adjustable stand
- Lightweight design
- Good connectivity
Cons
- No built-in speakers
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 200 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 91% Adobe RGB, 94% DCI-P3, 118% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| 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★ | 48W |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 3.95 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" Black 2026
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" Black 2026 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
