LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
This 4K IPS monitor with a 180 Hz refresh rate is well-suited for gaming, supporting FreeSync Premium and G-Sync. It offers a wide color gamut with 1.07 billion colors and flexible connectivity including DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI. The stand is fully adjustable for height, pivot, swivel, and tilt, and it is VESA compatible for wall mounting. Overall, users appreciate its high refresh rate and color accuracy for both gaming and professional use.
Pros
- High 180 Hz refresh rate
- 4K resolution with IPS panel
- 1.07 billion color support
- FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible
- Fully adjustable stand
Cons
- No mention of response time
- Limited to 2 HDMI ports
- No built-in speakers mentioned
- No USB-C port
- No HDR support mentioned
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
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 33W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 7.39 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %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
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
