Dell SE2726HG 27" Black 2026
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell SE2726HG 27" Black 2026
This 240Hz 1080p monitor delivers excellent gaming performance and image quality for its price point. Users praise the high refresh rate, sharp colors, and easy setup, though some note the stand feels flimsy and HDR support is inconsistent with Windows 11. Overall, it's considered a solid budget option for competitive gaming.
Pros
- High refresh rate 240Hz
- Sharp image and great colors
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Responsive gaming performance
Cons
- Shaky stand
- Short included cables
- Inconsistent HDR with Windows 11
- Menu buttons behind monitor
- No 4K resolution
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
| Dell SE2726HG 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 VGA | N/A |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 21W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 3.72 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell SE2726HG 27" Black 2026
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (24th 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
Dell SE2726HG 27" Black 2026 offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
