ASUS VT229H 21.5" Black 2022
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS VT229H 21.5" Black 2022
The ASUS VT229H touchscreen monitor is generally well-received for its vivid colors, responsive touch, and easy setup, especially with Windows systems. However, a few users reported issues like screen burn-in after a month, non-functional touch on certain PCs, and poor built-in speakers. The Q&A clarifies that touch requires a USB connection and Mac compatibility is limited.
Pros
- Vivid colors and bright display
- Responsive touchscreen
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- IPS wide viewing angles
- Thin bezel design
Cons
- Screen burn-in after a month
- Touch not working on some PCs
- Poor built-in speakers
- Limited Mac compatibility
- Unclear button controls
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 VT229H 21.5" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 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 | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 6-bit + FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 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 | 22W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 3.83 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VT229H 21.5" Black 2022
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd 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
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
