ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
The ROG gaming monitor is widely praised for its stunning OLED panel, 360Hz refresh rate, and exceptional clarity. Users highlight the huge upgrade from 165Hz, vibrant colors, and perfect blacks that transform gaming, especially in FPS titles. While the price is high, most agree it delivers premium performance and is a must-buy for competitive gamers. Minor complaints include missing mounting screws and unnecessary RGB lighting.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 360Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate
- Excellent HDR performance
- Vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- Very low input lag
Cons
- Missing mounting screws in package
- Unnecessary RGB lighting on back
- High price point
- No built-in speakers mentioned
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
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99%, sRGB 135% | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 75W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 7.44 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
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
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" wins 6 specs while BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" wins 5.
