Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black

Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black

Dell
54 Overall Score
vs
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024

BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024

BenQ
88 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Dell monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, true white colors, and ease of setup. Many use it for home office and general productivity, with some noting the wide viewing angles and adjustable stand as key benefits. A few minor concerns include the lack of built-in speakers, a tendency for the power cable to fall out, and limited vertical adjustment on the stand.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • True white colors
  • Easy to set up
  • Wide viewing angles
  • Adjustable stand
Cons
  • No built-in speakers
  • Power cable falls out easily
  • Limited vertical adjustment
  • No USB ports
  • Stand not very tall
👍 Picture quality 8
👍 Ease of setup 6
🤔 Adjustable stand 5
👎 Lack of speakers 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Home office use 4

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
Dell
39
BenQ
96
Office
Dell
57
BenQ
85
Creative
Dell
33
BenQ
85
Entertainment
Dell
32
BenQ
61
Gaming
Dell
35
BenQ
55
Portable
Dell
18
BenQ
16

Specifications

Dell S2421HS 24"BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"
Display
Size24"27"
Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
Panel TypeIPSIPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved—✗
Screen Finish—matte
Performance
Refresh Rate75 Hz★60 Hz
Response Time—5 ms★
Adaptive SyncFreeSync★—
Color & HDR
Brightness250 nits400 nits★
Color Gamut—99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Color Depth—10-bit★
HDR—HDR10
HDR Support—HDR10★
Connectivity
HDMI Ports12★
DisplayPort1★0
USB-C—2★
Thunderbolt—N/A
Speakers—✓★
Headphone Jack—✓★
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓✓
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓✓
Pivot✓✓
VESA Mount—100x100
Features
Webcam—✗
Touchscreen—✗
PIP/PBP—✗
Power—40W★
Weight3.40 kg★8.20 kg

Pros & Cons

Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black

  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
  • Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average feature (21st 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)

Verdict

★ Winner: BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"

Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.

BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment