BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5" Black 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
Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5" Black 2024
Users find this AOPEN monitor to be an excellent value for tasks like data analysis and general productivity, with one reviewer praising its display quality over a more expensive brand. Another user loves it as a big upgrade from a TV, describing the viewing experience as cinematic. The sentiment is very positive, though only two reviews were provided. The many unanswered Q&A posts leave key specs unconfirmed, but buyers who left feedback are highly satisfied.
Pros
- Excellent display quality
- Great value for data work
- Cinematic viewing experience
- Big upgrade from TV
Cons
- Limited number of reviews
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | No |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 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 | 8.20 kg | 4.80 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)
Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5" Black 2024
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.