BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
What Buyers Say
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
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
The Lenovo G27-20 is generally well-liked for its bright, vibrant colors and smooth 144Hz refresh rate, especially among gamers. However, several users note that the price is high for a 1080p monitor and that the on-screen display menu is unintuitive. Some experienced issues with the stand or stuttering at high refresh rates, often attributed to their own hardware limitations.
Pros
- Bright and vibrant colors
- Smooth 144Hz refresh rate
- Sturdy build quality
- Height-adjustable stand
- Good for gaming and work
Cons
- High price for 1080p
- Unintuitive OSD menu
- Height adjustment issues on some units
- Stuttering at 144Hz with older hardware
- sRGB mode locks brightness
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | Lenovo G27-20 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 40W | 32W★ |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 5.94 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
- Strong color (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
