BenQ MA270U 27" White 2024
BenQ
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 2026
MSI
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
BenQ MA270U 27" White 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 PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Professional
Office
Creative
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| BenQ MA270U 27" | MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 93% Adobe RGB / 96% DCI-P3 / 122% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 220W★ | — |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 5.35 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
BenQ MA270U 27" White 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 PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 2026
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
BenQ MA270U 27" White 20240.176score per dollar
vs
MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 20260.537score per dollar
MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 2026 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: BenQ MA270U 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
