LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
The LG 34GN850-B is a high-quality ultrawide gaming monitor that impresses with its fast IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate, and accurate colors. Users praise its smooth performance in games and minimal backlight bleed, though the HDR400 implementation is considered mediocre and the build quality of the stand and plastic feels cheap. Overall, it offers great value for its price point, especially for those upgrading from 1080p ultrawides.
Pros
- Fast IPS panel with 1ms response time
- 144Hz native refresh rate
- Accurate colors and 10-bit color support
- Gsync compatible
- Minimal backlight bleed
Cons
- Mediocre HDR400 implementation
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Poor stand quality and flexibility
- Short included cables
- External power brick adds cable clutter
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
| LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | Nano-IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Ultimate★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 98% (CIE1976) | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 65W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 9.12 kg | 8.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
- Strong color (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
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
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" wins 5 specs while BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" wins 7.
