BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
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
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
The ViewSonic portable monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its crisp image quality, touch functionality, and lightweight design, making it ideal for portable workstations or travel. However, significant concerns include intermittent connectivity issues, poor built-in speakers, and a lack of included cables, with some units failing after limited use. The touch feature works well on Windows and MacOS but may require additional setup.
Pros
- Crisp image quality
- Accurate touch functionality
- Lightweight and portable design
- Easy setup with USB-C
- Good for music production
Cons
- Intermittent connectivity issues
- Poor built-in speakers
- Missing cables in box
- Touch requires additional setup
- No VESA mount included
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 15.6" |
| 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 | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms★ | 7 ms |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC, 64% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 40W | 7W★ |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 0.68 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)
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average color (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average performance (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.