BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B 34" White 2024
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
LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B 34" White 2024
The LG UltraGear 34" OLED curved monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and smooth 240Hz refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and immersive experiences. However, several verified buyers report significant issues, including poor text clarity, pixelated images in games, and a monitor that fails to wake from sleep. While the design and anti-glare screen are appreciated, the high price and lack of USB-C are common drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent for gaming immersion
- Anti-glare screen reduces reflections
Cons
- Poor text clarity
- Pixelated images in games
- Monitor fails to wake from sleep
- High price point
- No USB-C port
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 98.5% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 40W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 8.20 kg★ | 9.30 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)
LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B 34" White 2024
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" wins 5 specs while LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B 34" wins 6.