Z-Edge Gaming UG32P 32" Black 2021
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Z-Edge Gaming UG32P 32" Black 2021
The monitor receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its sound and image quality, calling it a great upgrade for the price. However, a verified reviewer warns that it may die after about 18 months, and another notes that CRT image quality is hard to sell nowadays.
Pros
- Great sound and image quality
- Good value for the price
- Perfect for some users
Cons
- May fail after 18 months
- Outdated CRT image quality
- Not suitable for modern use
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
| Z-Edge Gaming UG32P 32" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 280 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 | 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 | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 48W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 8.00 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z-Edge Gaming UG32P 32" Black 2021
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %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
Z-Edge Gaming UG32P 32" Black 2021 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
