ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD 27" Negro 2021
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD 27" Negro 2021
The ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD monitor receives mixed feedback. One verified user praises its great picture and good colors, but a separate complaint suggests potential dissatisfaction. Q&A confirms features like 1920x1080 resolution, 1ms response time, FreeSync Premium, and VESA mount compatibility.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Good colors
- 1ms response time
- FreeSync Premium support
- VESA mount compatible
Cons
- Potential dissatisfaction reported
- Limited review sample size
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
| ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 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 | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | 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 | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 27W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 4.90 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD 27" Negro 2021
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %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
ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD 27" Negro 2021 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.