Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
Users are highly satisfied with this Pixio monitor, praising its vibrant colors, sturdy metal stand, and excellent 120Hz+ refresh rate for smooth gaming. The price-to-quality ratio is consistently highlighted as outstanding. However, a few minor issues recur: built-in speakers are described as weak, color calibration can seem dull out of the box, and a couple of dead pixels were noted in one unit. Setup is generally easy, though the included display cables are sometimes considered too short.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and colors
- Sturdy metal monitor stand
- Excellent 120Hz+ refresh rate for gaming
- Great price-to-quality ratio
- Easy setup process
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Colors may appear dull out of the box
- Included display cables are too short
- A few dead pixels reported on some units
- Poor mounting instructions
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
| Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 135.76% sRGB, 96.50% DCI-P3, 92.95% NTSC | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 48W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 6.49 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong color (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st 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
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
