MAGICRAVEN M1603 16" Black
MAGICRAVEN
55 Overall Score
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BenQ MA270U 27" White 2024
BenQ
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MAGICRAVEN M1603 16" Black
No customer feedback yet
BenQ MA270U 27" White 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
Portable
Office
Creative
Entertainment
Gaming
Specifications
| MAGICRAVEN M1603 16" | BenQ MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 0★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 220W★ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
MAGICRAVEN M1603 16" Black
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong color (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
BenQ MA270U 27" White 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)
Verdict
Winner: BenQ MA270U 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.