BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" Black 2024
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
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" Black 2024
This Samsung monitor earns high praise for its crisp resolution, smooth high refresh rate, and sturdy adjustable stand. Users highlight excellent value for the price, easy setup, and versatile portrait/landscape orientation. A few note the lack of built-in speakers and minor ghosting in dark scenes, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Crisp resolution and vibrant colors
- High refresh rate for smooth motion
- Sturdy adjustable stand (height, swivel, tilt)
- Excellent value for the price
- Easy setup and assembly
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Minor ghosting in dark scenes
- Brightness may need adjustment out of box
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 95% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 40W | 35W★ |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 4.40 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)
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" Black 2024 offers 2.4x better value for money
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
