ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026
The ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AQL5A is a 27-inch gaming monitor with a 210 Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it ideal for competitive gaming. It supports both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, and offers multiple connectivity options including HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and height-adjustable stand, though the sample size is limited.
Pros
- High refresh rate 210 Hz
- Fast 1ms response time
- Built-in speakers
- Height-adjustable stand
- Multiple connectivity options
Cons
- Limited sample size for sentiment
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 TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 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 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 210 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 1.073 Billion | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 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 | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 6.89 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" wins 5 specs while BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" wins 5.
