Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
Users consistently praise this Dell monitor for its excellent image quality, vibrant colors, and smooth 75-100Hz refresh rate. The slim bezels, multiple ports (HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort), and built-in speakers are appreciated for home office and light gaming. Eye comfort and reliable build quality are frequently highlighted, though some note the lack of HDR and a slightly higher price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and vibrant colors
- Smooth 75-100Hz refresh rate
- Slim bezels and sleek design
- Multiple ports (HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort)
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- No HDR support
- Slightly higher price point
- Lacks additional DisplayPort on some models
- Full HD resolution not the highest available
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
| Dell S-Series S Series 24" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24" | 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 | 100 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 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 | 6.38 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- 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
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
No current pricing available
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
