BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" Black 2023
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
MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" Black 2023
The MSI G274QPF-QD monitor receives mixed feedback. While many praise its vibrant colors, good price-to-performance ratio, and fast refresh rate, a significant number of users report defects like dead pixels, horizontal lines, and backlight bleed appearing within two years. The build quality feels cheap, and the menu system is clunky, but for the price, it offers good value if you get a flawless unit.
Pros
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good price-to-performance ratio
- Fast 165-170Hz refresh rate
- Solid ergonomic stand
- Good for gaming and content creation
Cons
- Dead pixels and horizontal lines after 1-2 years
- Backlight bleed common
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Clunky menu and power button on back
- Slow resolution switching
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 170 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 93% Adobe RGB / 95% DCI-P3 / 150% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8 bits + FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| 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 | 40W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 7.98 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)
MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" Black 2023
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong color (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" Black 2023 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
