BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" Preto
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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" Preto
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A is generally well-liked for its vibrant colors, high refresh rate, and easy setup. However, some users report serious ghosting and a faulty DisplayPort connection. It offers good value for gaming, but quality control issues may affect the experience.
Pros
- vibrant colors
- high refresh rate (144-146 Hz)
- easy setup
- good value for money
- minimal design
Cons
- severe ghosting
- faulty DisplayPort connection
- quality control issues
- power saving mode limits customization
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 146 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 125% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 40W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 3.31 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)
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" Preto
- Strong performance (74th percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24" Preto offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
