Samsung M50F 27" Black
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
Samsung M50F 27" Black
The Samsung monitor receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its features and performance for work and entertainment, but several critical reviews highlight severe issues like washed-out colors, pixelation, slow app performance, and regional restrictions. The negative experiences are detailed and outweigh the positive ones, leading to a cautious overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great graphics and refresh rate
- Useful for work and entertainment
- Multiple connections and smart TV features
- Good customer service
Cons
- Washed out and pixelated display
- Slow app and settings performance
- Regional product restrictions
- Poor edge alignment
- Incompatible with previous apps
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 M50F 27" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | — | 0★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 48W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 3.80 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung M50F 27" Black
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
