ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W 27" White 2026
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W 27" White 2026
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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 ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 540 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1500 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 55W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 7.00 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W 27" White 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W 27" wins 6 specs while BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" wins 4.