MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
The MSI 27" monitor is widely praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale. Users highlight its great picture quality, fast 144Hz refresh rate, and suitability for both office work and gaming. While one unit arrived defective, the customer service experience was positive. A few users note the screen can be a bit bright, but overall it is a highly recommended budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good picture quality
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Suitable for office and gaming
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- Screen can be too bright
- One unit arrived defective
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
| MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 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 | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 102% | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR Ready | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | 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 | 30W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 5.90 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average portability (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
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
