MSI MAG 276CXF 27" Black 2025
MSI
71 Overall Score
vs
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
BenQ
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 276CXF 27" Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
92 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
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
Color accuracy 8
Mac compatibility 12
Value for money 6
Ease of setup 7
Build quality 5
Price 4
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 276CXF 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 78% DCI-P3 | 80% Adobe RGB | 102% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR Ready | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| 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 | 45W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 3.95 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 276CXF 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG 276CXF 27" Black 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
