RATED
Great
8/10
27″ BenQ MA270U – Specs & Features
Mac-focused connectivity shapes the BenQ MA270U, a 27-inch 3840 x 2160 IPS monitor with a Nano Matte panel, 163 PPI and 90 W USB-C power.
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Display
27-inch, IPS, 3840 x 2160
27
Refresh Rate
60 Hz (hertz)
60 Hz
Brightness
400 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
400 cd
Contrast Ratio
1200 : 1
1200
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Sharp 27-inch 4K panel
- 90 W USB-C for laptop docking
- 95% DCI-P3 and 10-bit output
- Built-in 6 W speakers
- Height, swivel and tilt adjustment
Cons
- 60 Hz refresh limit
- No HDR brightness headroom
- No practical pivot
- Truncated port data and incomplete downstream USB-C value
Score & Ratings
8/10
Great
Model Information
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | DesignVue |
| Model | MA270U |
| Full Product Name | BenQ MA270U |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Monitor Type | Professional / Creator Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Mac-Oriented Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | Mac-Oriented Professional |
| Primary Use | Mac-Based Creative Work & Productivity |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2024 |
| Available Colors | Silver |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 684 mm / 68.4 cm / 26.9291 in / 2.2441 ft |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm / 59.6736 cm / 23.4935 in / 1.9578 ft |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm / 33.5664 cm / 13.2151 in / 1.1013 ft |
| Display Area | 88.75 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | Nano Matte Panel |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte / Nano Matte Panel |
27" Display Size (68.5 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel Density | 163 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.185 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1200 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support | Display / HDR 400 |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95% |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90W |
| USB-A Ports | 2 |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 3 W |
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
17
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 115 mm |
| Height Range | 115 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 115 mm / 11.5 cm / 4.5276 in / 0.3773 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 613.8 mm x 445.1 mm x 220.2 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 613.8 mm x 367.7 mm x 83.5 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 8.2 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 5.14 kg |
| Stand Depth | 220.2 mm / 22.02 cm / 8.6693 in / 0.7224 ft |
Power & Operating Conditions
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 40W |
| Average Power Consumption | 40W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 220W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5W |
| Off Consumption | 0.5 W |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Reader Mode | Yes |
| Auto Brightness | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), Auto Pivot, Brightness Intelligence Plus Gen2 (B.I.+ Gen2), Color Weakness, Display Pilot 2, ePaper, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, MacBook Control; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: TÜV Rheinland Reflection Free Certified |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy Star | ENERGY STAR |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
| TÜV Eye Comfort | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR 400 |
Included Accessories
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 54% less power than the average we track in this category.
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