ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
The monitor offers great value for its price with features like 165Hz, 1440p, and a curved display, but several users reported issues such as ghosting, flickering, and a faulty DisplayPort cable that limits refresh rate. The stand lacks adjustability, which is a common complaint. Despite these drawbacks, many users love the monitor for casual gaming and general use, praising its build quality and color accuracy.
Pros
- Great value for price
- 165Hz refresh rate
- 1440p resolution
- Curved display
- Good build quality
Cons
- Ghosting and flickering issues
- Faulty DisplayPort cable
- Non-adjustable stand
- Limited to 120Hz with included cable
- Customer service closed
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
| ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 102% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 3.90 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (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)
Pricing
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 31 specs.
