BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black
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
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black
This small monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users appreciate its compact size, low cost, and usefulness as a secondary screen for tasks like displaying to-do lists or Discord. However, several reviewers report reliability issues, including units that arrived dead or developed screen darkening after a short period. The picture quality is generally considered adequate for basic office work, but not for gaming or high-end use.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving size
- Low cost and good value
- Easy to set up and use
- Useful as a secondary monitor
- Good picture quality for basic tasks
Cons
- Reliability issues and defects
- Screen darkening or blacking out
- Poor build quality and alignment
- Not suitable for gaming or high-end use
- Some units arrived dead on arrival
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 75 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 40W★ | — |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 2.18 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)
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
