AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" Black/Red
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" Black/Red
The AOC Q27G4XN is widely praised for its excellent value, offering sharp QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant colors at a budget-friendly price. Users appreciate the sturdy adjustable stand, good connectivity, and minimal ghosting on the VA panel, though some note the lack of built-in speakers and average menu buttons. A few reviews mention a discrepancy between advertised 180Hz and actual 144Hz, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Sharp QHD resolution
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Sturdy adjustable stand
- Good connectivity (2x HDMI, DP)
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Average menu buttons
- Some ghosting with dark colors
- Advertised 180Hz but actual 144Hz (some units)
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
| AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | NTSC (CIE1976): 111.4%, sRGB (CIE1931): 124.7% | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR Ready | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | 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 | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 54W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" Black/Red
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %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
AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" Black/Red offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
