ZZA Z27D 27" vs BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"
ZZA Z27D 27"
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ZZA Z27D 27"
This monitor generally receives positive feedback for its picture quality, responsiveness for gaming, and value for money. However, two notable complaints are a defective unit that won't turn on and a unit that runs extremely hot at the bottom, radiating uncomfortable heat. While most users are happy with their purchase, these quality control and heating issues are significant drawbacks for some.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Fast response for gaming
- Excellent value for money
- Sturdy stand
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Defective unit received by some users
- Extreme heating at the bottom of the screen
- No built-in speakers
- HDR can look unnatural
- Color quality leans too cool/bright
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
| ZZA Z27D 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 | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | 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 | 4.62 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ZZA Z27D 27"
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (35th 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 (22nd percentile)
Pricing
ZZA Z27D 27" offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.
