
27″ BenQ MA270U – Specs & Features
The BenQ MA270U is a 27-inch IPS monitor built around single-cable laptop setups, with 90 W of USB-C power delivery.
Overview
The BenQ MA270U is a 27-inch IPS monitor built around single-cable laptop setups, with 90 W of USB-C power delivery. It offers 4K UHD resolution, 163 ppi pixel density, 400 nits typical brightness, 1200:1 static contrast and 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage. The panel refreshes at 60 Hz and quotes 5 ms response. Inputs include 2× HDMI 2.0, USB-C 90 W and 2× USB-A. The stand offers 115 mm of height adjustment and swivel. 2 × 3 W speakers are built in, and it weighs 8.2 kg with the stand. It suits laptop users who want one-cable docking at the desk. The main trade-off: capped at 60 Hz, so fast games will not feel as smooth.
- 27-inch IPS, 3840 × 2160 at 163 ppi
- 60 Hz, 5 ms response
- 400 nits, 1200:1 contrast, 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400
- 2× HDMI 2.0, USB-C 90 W, 2× USB-A
- 115 mm height, swivel, 2 × 3 W speakers, 8.2 kg
Pros & Cons
- USB-C with 90 W power delivery charges a laptop over a single cable
- 163 ppi keeps text and images very sharp
- 95% DCI-P3 coverage suits colour-sensitive work
- Stand adjusts for 115 mm height and swivel
- 400 nits typical brightness copes with bright rooms
- Capped at 60 Hz, so fast games will not feel as smooth
- 1200:1 contrast makes blacks look grey in dark rooms
- No pivot, so no portrait mode for long documents
- No DisplayPort input, so HDMI is the main PC connection
Score & Ratings
| 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) |
| 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
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel Density | 163 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.185 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
| 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% |
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
| 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 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
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| 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 |
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| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 3 W |
| Built-In Camera | No |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Draws more power than 53% of the 701 comparable displays we track.
