ASUS Eye Care VA27AQ 27" Black 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS Eye Care VA27AQ 27" Black 2025
The ASUS monitor offers a 75 Hz refresh rate, built-in speakers, and VESA wall-mount compatibility, making it a solid choice for everyday use. Users appreciate the 3-year warranty and Eye Care technology for reduced eye strain. However, the limited connectivity options and lack of detailed user feedback leave some uncertainty about overall satisfaction.
Pros
- 75 Hz refresh rate
- Built-in speakers
- VESA wall-mountable
- 3-year warranty
- Eye Care technology
Cons
- Limited connectivity options
- No detailed user feedback available
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
| ASUS Eye Care VA27AQ 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 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 | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 3.90 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Eye Care VA27AQ 27" Black 2025
- Strong color (75th percentile)
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong performance (66th 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
ASUS Eye Care VA27AQ 27" Black 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
