ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDMS 27" Preto 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDMS 27" Preto 2025
This OLED monitor delivers stunning picture quality with deep blacks and vibrant colors, making it a top choice for gaming and streaming. Users praise the high refresh rate and OLED care features, though some note a purple tint in bright rooms. Overall, it's a significant upgrade from standard monitors, with many recommending it for first-time OLED buyers.
Pros
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- High refresh rate (280 Hz)
- Excellent OLED care features
- Great for gaming and streaming
- Reduces eye fatigue
Cons
- Purple tint in bright rooms
- High price point
- Initial setup confusion (no power-on indicator)
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 XG27ACDMS 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 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 | 28W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 6.12 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDMS 27" Preto 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %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
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDMS 27" wins 8 specs while BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" wins 6.
