BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV 32" Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
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
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV 32" Silver 2025
The ASUS ProArt 6K monitor delivers excellent image quality and color accuracy for creative professionals, with many users praising its high DPI, smooth text, and Mac-friendly features like Thunderbolt connectivity and built-in KVM. However, several verified buyers report serious issues with image retention (burn-in), ghosting, and build quality that feels cheap for the price. The color accuracy out of the box is also disputed, with some finding shadows too dark and color temperature uneven. Overall, it's a capable display for specific workflows but has notable drawbacks that may disappoint those expecting flawless performance.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- High DPI and smooth text
- Mac-friendly Thunderbolt connectivity
- Built-in KVM switch
- Good color accuracy for creative work
Cons
- Image retention / burn-in issues
- Ghosting effect
- Cheap build quality for the price
- Inaccurate color accuracy out of box
- Uneven color temperature
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | ASUS ProArt PA32QCV 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 6016 x 3384 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 40W★ | 49W |
| Weight | 8.20 kg★ | 9.30 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)
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV 32" Silver 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 0 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.
