KTC H24V13 24"
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
KTC H24V13 24"
This budget monitor delivers solid 4K and 1440p visuals with easy assembly and useful gaming features like a crosshair overlay and FPS counter. However, several users report a frustrating joystick control on the back that makes powering down difficult, and one unit arrived damaged with flickering. The large external power brick and occasional screen glitches after months of use are also noted, but overall it offers great value for the price.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Easy tool-free assembly
- Solid 4K and 1440p image quality
- Useful gaming features (crosshair, FPS counter)
- Good color accuracy out of the box
Cons
- Frustrating joystick control for power off
- Large external power brick
- Screen flickering on some units
- Occasional screen glitches after months
- No built-in speakers on some versions
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
| KTC H24V13 24" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 9 ms | 5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 104% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 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 | 4.37 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
KTC H24V13 24"
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong color (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
- Below average performance (34th 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)
Pricing
KTC H24V13 24" offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
