BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
BenQ
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV 27" Metallic Black 2026
MSI
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
92 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
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
Color accuracy 8
Mac compatibility 12
Value for money 6
Ease of setup 7
Build quality 5
Price 4
MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV 27" Metallic Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Professional
Office
Creative
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 300 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 99% Adobe RGB, 97% DCI-P3, 152% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 1000 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR1000 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 40W★ | — |
| Weight | 8.20 kg★ | 9.66 kg |
Pros & Cons
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)
MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV 27" Metallic Black 2026
- Strong color (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 20240.005score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV 27" Metallic Black 20260.009score per dollar
MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV 27" Metallic Black 2026 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
