MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" White
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" White
The MSI PRO MP341CQW 34" curved monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its crisp ultrawide display, vibrant colors, and solid build quality, making it a favorite for productivity and casual gaming. However, several users note significant drawbacks: the built-in speakers are universally criticized as poor, the stand is too low for comfortable viewing angles, and a few report washed-out colors or a faint high-pitched whine. Overall, it's a strong value for the price if you plan to use external audio and a monitor arm.
Pros
- Crisp ultrawide 3440x1440 display
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Solid build quality
- Great value for the price
- 100Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
Cons
- Poor built-in speakers
- Stand too low for comfortable viewing
- Limited viewing angles (VA panel)
- Washed-out colors reported by some
- Faint high-pitched whine from unit
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
| MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | Adobe RGB 89% / DCI-P3 91% / sRGB 114% | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR Ready | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 7.10 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" White
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th 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
MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" White offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
