BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Pixio Wave PX248WAVEW 24" White
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
Pixio Wave PX248WAVEW 24" White
The Pixio PX248 Wave Pink 24" 200Hz Fast-IPS Monitor impresses with its smooth 200Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and stylish pastel pink design. While the built-in speakers are surprisingly decent for casual use, and the lightweight build makes setup a breeze, some users noted limited ergonomics (tilt-only stand, no height adjustment) and missing connectivity options like HDMI and DisplayPort ports. Overall, it is a great value for gamers and aesthetic enthusiasts looking for an affordable yet high-performance secondary or primary monitor.
Pros
- Smooth 200Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors (112% sRGB)
- Stylish pastel pink design
- Fast IPS panel with 1ms response time
- Supports Adaptive Sync/FreeSync
Cons
- Limited ergonomics (tilt-only stand, no height adjustment)
- Only one HDMI and one DisplayPort port
- Built-in speakers are not great for all users
- Brightness could be higher in bright rooms
- Minor quality control issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | Pixio Wave PX248WAVEW 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 200 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 112.44% sRGB | 82.89% DCI-P3 | 79.64% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75mm (100x100mm with included |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 40W★ | — |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 4.76 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)
Pixio Wave PX248WAVEW 24" White
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.