Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
The Pixio PX248 Wave in pink has won over users with its brilliant 200Hz refresh rate, vivid colors, and sleek design. Gamers and students alike praise its smooth performance for fast-paced titles and multitasking, calling it an incredible value for the price. The main drawback is the underwhelming built-in speakers, which several reviewers say are merely passable. Assembly is effortless and the lightweight build is a bonus, though the stand offers only tilt adjustment.
Pros
- Scrumptious 200Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant Fast-IPS panel with accurate colors
- Stunning pastel pink design
- Excellent value for the price
- Effortless snap-together assembly
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- No height or swivel adjustment
- Only one HDMI and one DisplayPort
- Occasional quality-control 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
| Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 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 | 200 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 112.44% | 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 | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 24W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 4.63 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (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)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.