Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Dell monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, true white colors, and ease of setup. Many use it for home office and general productivity, with some noting the wide viewing angles and adjustable stand as key benefits. A few minor concerns include the lack of built-in speakers, a tendency for the power cable to fall out, and limited vertical adjustment on the stand.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True white colors
- Easy to set up
- Wide viewing angles
- Adjustable stand
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Power cable falls out easily
- Limited vertical adjustment
- No USB ports
- Stand not very tall
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 S2421HS 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 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st 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)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.