VisionOwl Y1 15.6" Silver 2020
VisionOwl
59 Overall Score
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BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
BenQ
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
VisionOwl Y1 15.6" Silver 2020
No customer feedback yet
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
92 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
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
Color accuracy 8
Mac compatibility 12
Value for money 6
Ease of setup 7
Build quality 5
Price 4
Scores
Professional
Portable
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Specifications
| VisionOwl Y1 15.6" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 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 | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 85% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 0★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3/4/5 | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75mm | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 1.04 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
VisionOwl Y1 15.6" Silver 2020
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
VisionOwl Y1 15.6" Silver 2020
No current pricing available
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Verdict
Winner: BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
