MSI MP275QPDG 27" Black 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI MP275QPDG 27" Black 2025
This monitor offers a solid set of features for productivity and casual gaming, including a 100Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and a highly adjustable stand. Users appreciate the Type-C connectivity and built-in Ethernet for a clean desk setup. However, the color accuracy specs are decent but not professional-grade, and the sample size is too small to draw strong conclusions.
Pros
- 100Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Highly adjustable stand
- Type-C connectivity
- Built-in Ethernet
Cons
- Moderate color accuracy
- Small sample size for review
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 MP275QPDG 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 | 100 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 84% Adobe RGB, 79% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 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 | 7.50 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MP275QPDG 27" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Strong portability (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd 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
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.
