MSI PRO MP243L E14 24" Matte Black 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI PRO MP243L E14 24" Matte Black 2025
This MSI monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent image quality, 144Hz refresh rate, and solid build, especially given its low price point around $80. Users praise its performance for gaming and general use, with easy setup and clear visuals. However, a few concerns include a dead pixel reported by one buyer and a slightly small screen size noted by another, along with limited warranty for international customers.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
Cons
- Dead pixel reported
- Small screen size
- Limited international warranty
- Slightly difficult setup for some
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
| MSI PRO MP243L E14 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 | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 102% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 6-bit (8-bit + FRC) | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR Ready | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | 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 | 4.31 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO MP243L E14 24" Matte Black 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd 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)
Pricing
MSI PRO MP243L E14 24" Matte Black 2025
No current pricing available
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
