BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
BenQ
88 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Smart Monitor M50D 32" Black
Samsung
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung Smart Monitor M50D 32" Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Professional
Office
Creative
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | Samsung Smart Monitor M50D 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 32" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 4 ms★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 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 | 8.20 kg | 6.21 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)
Samsung Smart Monitor M50D 32" Black
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
Pricing
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Samsung Smart Monitor M50D 32" Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
