Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
This 240Hz VA monitor delivers excellent contrast, vibrant colors, and smooth gameplay, making it a top choice for budget-conscious gamers. Users praise its easy setup and great value, especially when purchased on sale. However, the built-in speakers are very quiet, the settings menu can be tricky to navigate, and some users note minor ghosting or a slightly washed-out color balance out of the box.
Pros
- Excellent contrast ratio
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
- Vibrant colors
Cons
- Very quiet built-in speakers
- Settings menu hard to navigate
- Minor ghosting at higher overdrive
- Color balance slightly too white
- Limited HDMI ports
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
| Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7M Colors | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 32W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 3.49 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %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)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.