Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
The Samsung 32" 4K monitor receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its excellent image quality, crisp display, and great value for the price, there are significant concerns about quality control, with reports of dead pixels, dents, and audio issues. Some users note that the monitor requires manual adjustment of settings to look its best and may not work well with Macs. The build quality is criticized as cheap by some, and the power connector is reported to be loose.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Crisp 4K display
- Great value for the price
- Easy to assemble
- Good size for small desks
Cons
- Quality control issues
- Dead pixels reported
- Dents on arrival
- Audio problems
- Poor Mac compatibility
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
| Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 270 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | No | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 59W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 6.26 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %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
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
