Z-Edge UG27 27"
Z-Edge
52 Overall Score
vs
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
BenQ
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Z-Edge UG27 27"
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| Z-Edge UG27 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 | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7M Colors | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 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 | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 3.50 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z-Edge UG27 27"
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
Z-Edge UG27 27"0.433score per dollar
vs
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 20240.175score per dollar
Z-Edge UG27 27" offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 31 specs.
