ASUS VA27DQ 27" Black 2024
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS VA27DQ 27" Black 2024
Based on the Q&A, this ASUS 27" VA27DQ monitor is well-suited for general use with support for Adaptive-Sync and compatibility with both NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards. It offers a 1920 x 1080 resolution, low power consumption, and VESA mountability, though players should confirm they have the right cables to connect to newer devices like a MacBook Pro M1.
Pros
- Adaptive-Sync support
- Compatible with NVIDIA and AMD GPUs
- Low power consumption
- VESA mountable
Cons
- No cable included for newer devices
- Source selection only in menu
- No physical input switch
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 VA27DQ 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 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 | 75 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (8-Bit) | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | No | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 16W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 4.90 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VA27DQ 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %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 VA27DQ 27" Black 2024 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
