can you customize the layout when using it vertically to simulate the look go the LG DUALUP to use for editing video or that wouldn't be a good idea to do anyway?
Acutally, I bought a Studio display, then I returned it, because my eyes felt not comfortable with the Studio display. as I can work all day long with my Eizo CG279X. To me, the MA270U is sharp enough, and from this monring to tonight, my eyes has no bad feeling with that. I may keep this for long-time use.
To be honest, I personally think that the studio display has many advantages, such as manufacturing quality, elegant appearance, and seamless compatibility with Mac, but compared to professional monitors (such as Eizo CG series; or other monitors dedicated to design), the color or panel uniformity of the Studio display is not at the professional level. Because the Studio Display is no longer in my hands, I can't directly compare it with the 270U. I am no longer young, my eyesight is not as good as when I was in my twenties. So for the 270U, I enlarged it to 1920*1080 (2x zoom). I can only say that for my personal use, based on my memory, I don't think there is a significant difference in sharpness with the Studio Display. Once again, this is my own experience, not a purely technical comparison.
Finally there is a good monitor for a Mac, with integrated keyboard controls, nice design, power delivery and in a good price range. Thank you for a great review.
My MA270U arrived today, I'am quite happy with it. I have a Eizo 279X which I like so much and I've used for years, the color is so good, but it's only 2K so not good for MAC. I worried that I may not accept the color of Benq 270U if comparing with Eizo. I'd say the open-box color of MA270 is good enough. The color accuracy and panel uniformity is not as good as the Eizo, but at this price point I don't think there's much to nitpick. I'm going to use the Eizo with windows only and the Benqn for MAC. Thank your for this great REVIEW.
@@JerrySchulze I thought about many options, and finally I chose this monitor because it has an M-book Model and is easily compatible with MAC. My idea is: if I need very accurate colors, I will use Eizo to process pictures, because it is not text reading, so 2K resolution is not a big problem; for most of the usual usage scenarios, I can use Benq MA270U, especially for processing text and surfing the Internet. I wanted to try 320U at first, but I was worried that it was too big, so I finally chose 270U, which is just the right size for me. Again, than you for your review which make me have the confidence to choose this monitor.
Great review which helped me decide so thanks. I just replaced my 10 yr old 27" iMac 5k retina with a new M4 Mac Mini so needed a display. In the UK, the Studio display with height and tilt stand is £1,900 and the BENQ MA270U is £450 so no prizes for guessing which one I bought ! At first I didn't like the mat screen but I am used to it now and have no regrets. I run it at 1440 and it's fine. Set up looks very clean and I think it's good to split the computer from the display as it gives more flexible future upgrade options. Plus the BENQ gives a longer standard warranty than Apple
Thanks so much great video and super helpful tips for setup options. Quick question (I've asked BenQ this on their support page, no reply yet). I have it connected to my MacBook Air (M2) and for some reason I don't have 1920 x 1080 as an option - the closest is 2048 x 1152, The max is 3840x2160 which is correct but I can't figure out why the 1/2 setting isn't available. Is it at all tied to the resolution on the macbook itself? Any suggestions would be super appreciated!
@@muhammadnabeeel Thanks! Yes that was the fix - the problem is the BenQ Display Pilot 2 app - it is what allows you to select the "m-book colour match" which is awesome, but doesn't list that resolution as an option. If I switch it in mac advanced settings then it does appear in the BenQ app; just have to make sure I don't touch the resolution slide in the app or that makes the resolution option disappear again. Hopefully BenQ fixes that.
Yes, if you leave newer MacBooks plugged into the studio display, any display that provides power, or any power source, the MacBook will reduce the charge to 80% after a period of time.
Which BenQ model is the best in terms of color reproduction without breaking the bank? I used an iMac 21" in late 2015 and I love the image quality. The use I am going to give to the monitor is a photography edition with Capture One(not professionally) to watch RUclips, Netflix and study. All the best
This one does fit the bill without breaking the bank. it looks great and works great. Other 3rd part displays don't have any integration to control with keyboard, like brightness.
@@valhala73 the screen on the Benq has an antiglare matte screen. I prefer a reg screen like you would get on a studio display, glass not matte. Do you know if there is a glass screen option vs matte.
Thank you for the review! I have a question: When I zoomed in on your screen, I didn’t notice any issues with scaling or text sharpness. What’s your opinion on the text sharpness? I’m looking for a monitor primarily for programming, writing, and reading, so text clarity is my top priority. In your opinion, which monitor is better for this purpose: the MA270U or the S80PB?
At 2x scaling which macOS will do by default, it looks clear and sharp. I haven’t used the s80pb but the MA had higher contrast, looks like it belongs with a Mac and has software to control it from the Mac.
@@JerrySchulze Thanks, and what resolution did you use, because I saw that the size of the icons is normal, I imagine that you left the default resolution.
The area where pd series is better, hence the price, contrast. I am a photographer, for me this is super important and the price difference eventually starts to fade. Great review though, one of the better ones for sure.
Until macOS supports proper UI scaling, nothing will look good below ~218 PPI. 4K at 27", nevermind 32", is just awful. macOS refuses to scale to 150% or 125% and does this weird 200% then size down thing. It's been a literal decade since 5K 27" panels have been available in the market, I'm tired of monitor manufacturers making excuses. Dell had the UP2715K in Sept 2014. The 27" 5K iMac was that same year. I'll be buying the ASUS PA27JCV instead.
For me Mac OS scaling works well, however 4k resolution at 27 inches is not enough. Thanks for mentioning the ProArt 5k monitor, I didn't see this one before.
@@Xandirishe yeah great monitor, basically a samsung S9 without all those useless smart features and at half the price. Only downside is the matte coating. I'd personally accept that at half the price of the Apple studio.
Thanks for this great test. I'm considering buying it for coding. Are the texts and menus not too small to read? Did you use the monitor in its native resolution (3840x2160)?"
On an old 27 inch 1080p monitor I have, everything is HUGE. 4k is just 1080p at 2x scaling (retina). So the way things will look on this monitor (assuming you use it at 2x scaling, at the default virtual resolution) will be just the same it looks on mine, just way sharper.
Hi Jerry, Could you review the new 5K external monitors once they release? The Benq PD2730S,.. Asus also announced one. Finally some big OEM's other then Samsung and Apple are on this 5K trend. It should be super sharp if they don't mess up the antiglare coating.
Great video thanks so much! I have a MacBook Air M2 and a Dell 2721QS 4K monitor that's half the price of the Benq, and to me (mac/monitor tech newbie) the specs look pretty close, and it's half the price. Do you think I would notice a big difference with the Benq? I know it has the built in "mac mode" the Dell doesn't . . . Reason I'm asking is I go to a store and look at a 4.5K iMac display and it (to my untrained eye) looks 1000 times better than my Dell at home. The studio display is lovely, but I might as well buy an iMac instead of that so wondering how big a difference I would see with the Benq?
@@naveenprakash4873 With the Dell I was connecting HDMI to a small hub, and the hub connects to the macbook with thunderbolt/usb-c. The hub was SUPPOSED to supply adequate power for the macbook to be closed (clamshell mode) but that never worked. I ended up selling the Dell and buying the BenQ MA270U; it's way more $, but totally worth it - way better, and way smoother. That monitor has some ports built in, so I connect the monitor with USB-C to the macbook, and IT provides power delivery that works great. and I have my hub now just connected to a USB-C port on the monitor and then my external drives connected to the hub it works really well. And the monitor IS nicer than the Dell and worth the extra $ for sure.
If I directly plug the Thunderbolt cable 2 to back of the Apple Thunderbolt Display and plug through Thunderbolt 3(USB-C)-Thunderbolt 2 would help to turn the display connect(turn on)??
This looks great. Sadly I've never managed to find a 27" 4K monitor that works well with Mac. 720, 1440, 2880 are all fine. But the 4K just scales weirdly due to MacOS. I know you've addressed this before, but I can't help but see it. Every time.
These types of reviews all come down to what you use it for. Also if you shop around you can find an Apple Studio Display now for around 850-900 us. The tired but true argument is that for most ppl this monitor will work fine. My biggest issue with a non apple is the crispness which helps alot when doing graphic design but again I am not most people. I mean like a lot of things if you have to wait another six months to save up for something but it lasts as long as it does that it’s worth it. I mean Apple isn’t perfect by any stretch. Oh geez, that’s an understatement that said for the most part the stuff I’ve always bought from them and especially my line of work. It really does value out really well because most monitors nowadays they’re just not built very well. I don’t know what happened. I’m sure it’s a cost Like profit thing because there used to be way more better options for monitors that were so ridiculously expensive but at some point, it just became like either something was really good or just not so good.
@@JerrySchulzeUSED BROTHER, USED. A used market 5k Studio is better than any overpriced 4k ever will be. You either go for a budget 4k or spend the big bucks on a Studio, even if it's used.
The Benq software is available for multiple monitors, but as far as the auto rotate, I think it is model dependent. I’m not sure if or what other model support it.
I use a Mac Studio with 3 slightly older BENQ 5k 28 inch monitors. I've been looking for an upgrade and even at 4k they might be a good option. So... these, or 1 monster curved monitor?
Thank you for the detailed review! Do you think a 90W USB-C charger is sufficient to power a 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip? From what I understand, this model requires 96W (unlike the 14-inch version). Thanks again!
if I connect my MacBook Air via usb C can I use the second USB C port on the monitor (15W) to connect a webcam to the monitor and will it work with my MacBook?
Even if this was an ad, so what? Why does that bother you? Afraid you might buy one? 🙄 Trolls, trolls everywhere, and not a single ounce of courtesy. Hope you feel better about yourself now.
Thanks for the review. As a PD series user I do not understand why BENQ would't make a mid-level 5k monitor as they are obviously aimed at pro and casual Mac users for years. Quality wise they are way beyond what Samsung does in this area.
Why would BENQ spoil a product like this by installing loudspeakers that sound really bad. I'll bet that for $2 more, you could install better units and have a decent sound. Of course they want to upsell, but I consider mediocrity the bain of technology. If you want to meet Apple in the market, then deliver. Also, do you Jerry get sponsored in any way to do these 'dazzling' reviews? Just asking?
Thanks for the review. Guess I am sticking with my two 24" dislays, I did check out a studio display at a Apple store using my 2022 Macbook M1 laptop. So far that is the one that I really want, just can't bering myself to spend the cash. I will but the usb-c wireless keyboarf when it comes out, as I am working on gettin off lighting ports.
No. Any monitor that isn't glossy wasn't built for mac. Some might even argue any monitor under retina resolution isn't either but I personally make exceptions to OLEDs. Stop with this non-sense advertising subpar overpriced monitors.
GREAT video! Can you review the Kuycon G27X 5K monitor? It literally looks like a carbon copy of the Apple but at a significantly cheaper price point...5K...has aluminum body like Apple's to. Great design. Would love to see an indepth review by you of it.
How it's this "BUILT for your Mac" since MacOS scaling on 4k it's awful? I have one MSI 4K 32in and it's looking very bad, the text it's not sharp and the overall quality it's fuzzy and foggy. Stop promoting things that aren't supposed to work properly on MacOS. I'm really thinking to sell my monitor and get a 5k one like LG Ultrafine second hand or to build a desktop PC. However, i really like my MacBook M3 Max and i'm dissapointed that such a big problem it's not more popular in reviews, you really have to dig deep to find something about this "minor" problem. I didn't expected that since i'm coming from windows/linux devices.
it depends what you looking for, as photographers or videographers nowadays, a 95-98% color match with your macbook color is most important as most of clients is using their iphones or ipads to view their photos or videos. Mac color had already like a 'standard' in digital world. 5K or not is not the most important for them, its all about color. Some old monitors just cant sync the same color from macs even manual adjust is painful and couldn't match. BUT i will wait for a 120hz version so i can do both macs for edting PC for gaming.
Except that it's not even 50%. Between the non-retina scaling and the matte coating the clarity difference is way too big for a monitor that will be used for graphic work. It doesn't even have any redeeming features like high refresh rates to justify its price. Get a budget 4k monitors and save your money, or save up for a real 5k glossy one.
@@houssamalucad753 you could go cheaper but you will get a less even panel, worse colors, And no integration with MacOS. I think it’s a god option without spending 5k prices.
@@houssamalucad753 but a glossy surface is bad for graphic work. You want to decrease reflections. Thats why Apple also sells the anti glare glasses. There are no professional graphical monitors using a glossy display.
Nope. I bought this for me Mac Mini. 4K means native scaling is too large and am always looking for more screen space. So will return and look for a 5k monitor. P.S. The monitor is pretty thick as well.
Update. I did adjust the scaling to the next lower level and the BENQ MA2070U seems to work well. While the 5k option certainly would be better, not for an additional $1k in price LOL. Love the BenQ for the built in connectivity hub and it does integrate with the Mac Mini. Far better than my older HP display (over 10 years LOL).
Hey Jerry thanks for the review! I am deciding between this and the Dell U2723QE. I am a mac user who consumes video content and do some light 3A gaming. Which one would you recommend? Would you say the M-book mode gives the benq an edge?
@ oh man. I realize reading my comment now it seems rude. Apologies. I think there is anew 27” 5k monitor out. I seen it in some videos but haven’t thought about it much. I currently have 2 studio displays and a 5k ultrafine. Eventually will cut off the ultrafine for another studio display I m a developer who currently has a 2019 iMac Pro and a 27” Ultrafine 5k so yes I want more lol I m not just using 3 monitors for looks. I like having all apps open and on screen and don’t wanna use spaces or anything like that etc
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can you customize the layout when using it vertically to simulate the look go the LG DUALUP to use for editing video or that wouldn't be a good idea to do anyway?
How sharp is the text and color match against the studio display?
Acutally, I bought a Studio display, then I returned it, because my eyes felt not comfortable with the Studio display. as I can work all day long with my Eizo CG279X.
To me, the MA270U is sharp enough, and from this monring to tonight, my eyes has no bad feeling with that. I may keep this for long-time use.
To be honest, I personally think that the studio display has many advantages, such as manufacturing quality, elegant appearance, and seamless compatibility with Mac, but compared to professional monitors (such as Eizo CG series; or other monitors dedicated to design), the color or panel uniformity of the Studio display is not at the professional level.
Because the Studio Display is no longer in my hands, I can't directly compare it with the 270U. I am no longer young, my eyesight is not as good as when I was in my twenties. So for the 270U, I enlarged it to 1920*1080 (2x zoom). I can only say that for my personal use, based on my memory, I don't think there is a significant difference in sharpness with the Studio Display.
Once again, this is my own experience, not a purely technical comparison.
Great video! can you please tell me the difference between BenQ MA270U vs PD2706U
Awesome video. Would you recommend using this monitor with a Mac mini M4?
Yes, absolutely
Finally there is a good monitor for a Mac, with integrated keyboard controls, nice design, power delivery and in a good price range.
Thank you for a great review.
thanks for watching.
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I wonder which is better: this monitor or the DELL U2723QE ? The text looks crisp in your video and there don't seem to be any scaling issues.
same question
What do you recommend? This or dell u2723qe? Both exactly same price right now
The BENQ MA if you want to have a display that looks like the Mac out of the box and you can control brightness with keyboard.
@@JerrySchulze What advantage(s) does the Dell have?
@@Doughboy123x Ports. Dell has way more!
Is it good for the new Mac Mini M4? Is so, should we choose the 27 or 32 version?
Yes, it will work great with the Mac mini. 27 or 32 is personal choice.
My MA270U arrived today, I'am quite happy with it. I have a Eizo 279X which I like so much and I've used for years, the color is so good, but it's only 2K so not good for MAC. I worried that I may not accept the color of Benq 270U if comparing with Eizo. I'd say the open-box color of MA270 is good enough.
The color accuracy and panel uniformity is not as good as the Eizo, but at this price point I don't think there's much to nitpick. I'm going to use the Eizo with windows only and the Benqn for MAC.
Thank your for this great REVIEW.
That’s great to hear. Thanks for the info.
@@JerrySchulze I thought about many options, and finally I chose this monitor because it has an M-book Model and is easily compatible with MAC. My idea is: if I need very accurate colors, I will use Eizo to process pictures, because it is not text reading, so 2K resolution is not a big problem; for most of the usual usage scenarios, I can use Benq MA270U, especially for processing text and surfing the Internet. I wanted to try 320U at first, but I was worried that it was too big, so I finally chose 270U, which is just the right size for me.
Again, than you for your review which make me have the confidence to choose this monitor.
Great review which helped me decide so thanks.
I just replaced my 10 yr old 27" iMac 5k retina with a new M4 Mac Mini so needed a display. In the UK, the Studio display with height and tilt stand is £1,900 and the BENQ MA270U is £450 so no prizes for guessing which one I bought !
At first I didn't like the mat screen but I am used to it now and have no regrets. I run it at 1440 and it's fine. Set up looks very clean and I think it's good to split the computer from the display as it gives more flexible future upgrade options. Plus the BENQ gives a longer standard warranty than Apple
how does it look on logic ??
Thanks so much great video and super helpful tips for setup options. Quick question (I've asked BenQ this on their support page, no reply yet). I have it connected to my MacBook Air (M2) and for some reason I don't have 1920 x 1080 as an option - the closest is 2048 x 1152, The max is 3840x2160 which is correct but I can't figure out why the 1/2 setting isn't available. Is it at all tied to the resolution on the macbook itself? Any suggestions would be super appreciated!
Try advanced settings on macbook to enable all resolutions list
@@muhammadnabeeel Thanks! Yes that was the fix - the problem is the BenQ Display Pilot 2 app - it is what allows you to select the "m-book colour match" which is awesome, but doesn't list that resolution as an option. If I switch it in mac advanced settings then it does appear in the BenQ app; just have to make sure I don't touch the resolution slide in the app or that makes the resolution option disappear again. Hopefully BenQ fixes that.
@@PianoTone Oh I see, yeah hopefully BenQ fixes that in near future.
One important question , the battery for macbook air or pro , stays at 80% as with the studio display??
Yes, if you leave newer MacBooks plugged into the studio display, any display that provides power, or any power source, the MacBook will reduce the charge to 80% after a period of time.
Which BenQ model is the best in terms of color reproduction without breaking the bank? I used an iMac 21" in late 2015 and I love the image quality. The use I am going to give to the monitor is a photography edition with Capture One(not professionally) to watch RUclips, Netflix and study.
All the best
This one does fit the bill without breaking the bank. it looks great and works great. Other 3rd part displays don't have any integration to control with keyboard, like brightness.
Don’t you think that the BenQ PD 3725U is a better machine?
Matte screen is a deal breaker for me is there a benq that has these same or similar features but has a glossy screen?
I don’t understand
@@valhala73 the screen on the Benq has an antiglare matte screen. I prefer a reg screen like you would get on a studio display, glass not matte. Do you know if there is a glass screen option vs matte.
Is this monitor 10bit?
It is over 1B colors and I can't find any reference to FCR, so yes, I believe it is 10-bit.
Thank you for the review! I have a question:
When I zoomed in on your screen, I didn’t notice any issues with scaling or text sharpness. What’s your opinion on the text sharpness? I’m looking for a monitor primarily for programming, writing, and reading, so text clarity is my top priority.
In your opinion, which monitor is better for this purpose: the MA270U or the S80PB?
At 2x scaling which macOS will do by default, it looks clear and sharp. I haven’t used the s80pb but the MA had higher contrast, looks like it belongs with a Mac and has software to control it from the Mac.
@@JerrySchulze Thanks, and what resolution did you use, because I saw that the size of the icons is normal, I imagine that you left the default resolution.
u recomended this over the benq pd2705u monitor? for video editing and color match ?
Hi - what do think about the 32 inch version
Haven’t tried it but I think 4k at 32” is not great.
@JerrySchulze thanks
@@JerrySchulzewhy?
The area where pd series is better, hence the price, contrast. I am a photographer, for me this is super important and the price difference eventually starts to fade. Great review though, one of the better ones for sure.
What is a pd? I need contrast too to edit my photographs
awaiting arrival of mine today after watching your video. hoping I can plug my external hard drive into one of the usb ports to get connectivity
That’s awesome, let us know what you think.
Until macOS supports proper UI scaling, nothing will look good below ~218 PPI. 4K at 27", nevermind 32", is just awful. macOS refuses to scale to 150% or 125% and does this weird 200% then size down thing.
It's been a literal decade since 5K 27" panels have been available in the market, I'm tired of monitor manufacturers making excuses. Dell had the UP2715K in Sept 2014. The 27" 5K iMac was that same year. I'll be buying the ASUS PA27JCV instead.
have you tried out BetterDisplay? It adds a lot more scaling options that let me not go insane running 4k at 27"
Also need glossy coating for any monitor to look good next to a macbook. There is a reason all iMacs were glossy.
For me Mac OS scaling works well, however 4k resolution at 27 inches is not enough. Thanks for mentioning the ProArt 5k monitor, I didn't see this one before.
@@Xandirishe yeah great monitor, basically a samsung S9 without all those useless smart features and at half the price. Only downside is the matte coating. I'd personally accept that at half the price of the Apple studio.
Thanks for this great test. I'm considering buying it for coding. Are the texts and menus not too small to read? Did you use the monitor in its native resolution (3840x2160)?"
On an old 27 inch 1080p monitor I have, everything is HUGE.
4k is just 1080p at 2x scaling (retina). So the way things will look on this monitor (assuming you use it at 2x scaling, at the default virtual resolution) will be just the same it looks on mine, just way sharper.
Hi Jerry, Could you review the new 5K external monitors once they release? The Benq PD2730S,.. Asus also announced one. Finally some big OEM's other then Samsung and Apple are on this 5K trend. It should be super sharp if they don't mess up the antiglare coating.
Great video thanks so much! I have a MacBook Air M2 and a Dell 2721QS 4K monitor that's half the price of the Benq, and to me (mac/monitor tech newbie) the specs look pretty close, and it's half the price. Do you think I would notice a big difference with the Benq? I know it has the built in "mac mode" the Dell doesn't . . . Reason I'm asking is I go to a store and look at a 4.5K iMac display and it (to my untrained eye) looks 1000 times better than my Dell at home. The studio display is lovely, but I might as well buy an iMac instead of that so wondering how big a difference I would see with the Benq?
how are you connecting the monitor to your macbook ?
I have macbook m2 air as well.
@@naveenprakash4873 With the Dell I was connecting HDMI to a small hub, and the hub connects to the macbook with thunderbolt/usb-c. The hub was SUPPOSED to supply adequate power for the macbook to be closed (clamshell mode) but that never worked. I ended up selling the Dell and buying the BenQ MA270U; it's way more $, but totally worth it - way better, and way smoother. That monitor has some ports built in, so I connect the monitor with USB-C to the macbook, and IT provides power delivery that works great. and I have my hub now just connected to a USB-C port on the monitor and then my external drives connected to the hub it works really well. And the monitor IS nicer than the Dell and worth the extra $ for sure.
If I directly plug the Thunderbolt cable 2 to back of the Apple Thunderbolt Display and plug through Thunderbolt 3(USB-C)-Thunderbolt 2 would help to turn the display connect(turn on)??
No Thunderbolt. P3 color gamut is only 95%, strange given that modern MacBooks are 100% P3.
Also cheaper than a Thunderbolt Display.
How is this monitor any diffe
rent than the BenQ PD2705U
What scaling do you use in your MA270U?
with 4k I stick with the 1080 scaling. I used to hate it but moving to 1440 adds just a bit of blur.
sadly they are only 4k panels.
400 nit is a deal breaker, cannot use in summer time. why all of them are so low on brightness when TVs push over 1k nits
4K. Definitely Not built for Mac.
This looks great.
Sadly I've never managed to find a 27" 4K monitor that works well with Mac.
720, 1440, 2880 are all fine. But the 4K just scales weirdly due to MacOS.
I know you've addressed this before, but I can't help but see it. Every time.
Yeo I get it. 5k is better but also much more expensive options.
These types of reviews all come down to what you use it for. Also if you shop around you can find an Apple Studio Display now for around 850-900 us. The tired but true argument is that for most ppl this monitor will work fine. My biggest issue with a non apple is the crispness which helps alot when doing graphic design but again I am not most people. I mean like a lot of things if you have to wait another six months to save up for something but it lasts as long as it does that it’s worth it. I mean Apple isn’t perfect by any stretch. Oh geez, that’s an understatement that said for the most part the stuff I’ve always bought from them and especially my line of work. It really does value out really well because most monitors nowadays they’re just not built very well. I don’t know what happened. I’m sure it’s a cost Like profit thing because there used to be way more better options for monitors that were so ridiculously expensive but at some point, it just became like either something was really good or just not so good.
@@roguewavecreative I haven’t seen the studio display less than 1300. Where have you seen it lower?
@@JerrySchulzeUSED BROTHER, USED.
A used market 5k Studio is better than any overpriced 4k ever will be. You either go for a budget 4k or spend the big bucks on a Studio, even if it's used.
@@houssamalucad753. I personally wouldn’t buy a Used studio display except from Apple refurbished. But, that’s just me.
Thanks for the review, that's a nice looking budget monitor.
Thanks for watching.
Is the software that auto rotates available for All Benqs or just this model? I would love this feature!
The Benq software is available for multiple monitors, but as far as the auto rotate, I think it is model dependent. I’m not sure if or what other model support it.
I use a Mac Studio with 3 slightly older BENQ 5k 28 inch monitors. I've been looking for an upgrade and even at 4k they might be a good option. So... these, or 1 monster curved monitor?
Could you please tell me what the difference MA and PD series? I’m a little confused with huge options from Benq.
MA for everyday Mac users, creators, PD for real professional color work.
60hz is a deal breaker
Does this monitor also works with a pc? (Microsoft etc)
Yes, it works with Windows as well.
Drink every time he says "Mac users"
“I’ll be your huckleberry”
8k?😊just joking?
Based on guesstimates from previous products, how long might these displays last?
I wish I had a 5K 27Inches 144hz monitor with 99% Adobe RGB.
Maybe with thunderbolt 5.
Thank you for the detailed review! Do you think a 90W USB-C charger is sufficient to power a 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip? From what I understand, this model requires 96W (unlike the 14-inch version). Thanks again!
What’s with manufacturers releasing old tech and marketing them as new products? Innovation is dead.
if I connect my MacBook Air via usb C can I use the second USB C port on the monitor (15W) to connect a webcam to the monitor and will it work with my MacBook?
That would depend on the camera, but it would be USB 2 speeds unless you want to drop to 31st per second.
There's a reason why the video doesn't say "review" as this is an AD...
@@ColorOfTheDay sorry you think so.
@@JerrySchulze If it is not 5k it is NOT built for Mac. Everything you said is pointless
@@PeterbFree k, thanks for watching.
Even if this was an ad, so what? Why does that bother you? Afraid you might buy one? 🙄
Trolls, trolls everywhere, and not a single ounce of courtesy. Hope you feel better about yourself now.
Imagine having a sponsor on an ad video.
Not glossy, only 163 ppi, only 60 Hz. Yeah I’ll stick with my Apple studio display.
Thanks for the review. As a PD series user I do not understand why BENQ would't make a mid-level 5k monitor as they are obviously aimed at pro and casual Mac users for years. Quality wise they are way beyond what Samsung does in this area.
BenQ has announced a 5K monitor (PD2730S). Pricing TBD.
Why would BENQ spoil a product like this by installing loudspeakers that sound really bad. I'll bet that for $2 more, you could install better units and have a decent sound. Of course they want to upsell, but I consider mediocrity the bain of technology. If you want to meet Apple in the market, then deliver.
Also, do you Jerry get sponsored in any way to do these 'dazzling' reviews?
Just asking?
Nope, this was sponsored by CalDigit.
If it is not 5K it is not for Mac.
Exactly. That is the main feature needed! All the rest is a distraction from this big miss.
Thanks for the review. Guess I am sticking with my two 24" dislays, I did check out a studio display at a Apple store using my 2022 Macbook M1 laptop. So far that is the one that I really want, just can't bering myself to spend the cash. I will but the usb-c wireless keyboarf when it comes out, as I am working on gettin off lighting ports.
No. Any monitor that isn't glossy wasn't built for mac. Some might even argue any monitor under retina resolution isn't either but I personally make exceptions to OLEDs.
Stop with this non-sense advertising subpar overpriced monitors.
'A little bit' that chin on the monitor is Huge.
It's not, I bought one and it's not noticable. I'm too busy looking at the screen. 😂
GREAT video! Can you review the Kuycon G27X 5K monitor? It literally looks like a carbon copy of the Apple but at a significantly cheaper price point...5K...has aluminum body like Apple's to. Great design. Would love to see an indepth review by you of it.
Thank you so much for the 4K/5K side-by-side, its not much but I'm still glad I spent the coin for my ASD.
How it's this "BUILT for your Mac" since MacOS scaling on 4k it's awful? I have one MSI 4K 32in and it's looking very bad, the text it's not sharp and the overall quality it's fuzzy and foggy. Stop promoting things that aren't supposed to work properly on MacOS. I'm really thinking to sell my monitor and get a 5k one like LG Ultrafine second hand or to build a desktop PC. However, i really like my MacBook M3 Max and i'm dissapointed that such a big problem it's not more popular in reviews, you really have to dig deep to find something about this "minor" problem. I didn't expected that since i'm coming from windows/linux devices.
What’s scaling option Are you choosing with a 32 inch 4K display?
it depends what you looking for, as photographers or videographers nowadays, a 95-98% color match with your macbook color is most important as most of clients is using their iphones or ipads to view their photos or videos. Mac color had already like a 'standard' in digital world. 5K or not is not the most important for them, its all about color. Some old monitors just cant sync the same color from macs even manual adjust is painful and couldn't match. BUT i will wait for a 120hz version so i can do both macs for edting PC for gaming.
Great review, Jerry. Now I need to decide if I’m ok being at 88-90% vs the Apple Studio. 🤔
At Less than half the cost.
And it also has height adjustment
Except that it's not even 50%. Between the non-retina scaling and the matte coating the clarity difference is way too big for a monitor that will be used for graphic work. It doesn't even have any redeeming features like high refresh rates to justify its price. Get a budget 4k monitors and save your money, or save up for a real 5k glossy one.
@@houssamalucad753 you could go cheaper but you will get a less even panel, worse colors, And no integration with MacOS. I think it’s a god option without spending 5k prices.
@@houssamalucad753 but a glossy surface is bad for graphic work. You want to decrease reflections. Thats why Apple also sells the anti glare glasses. There are no professional graphical monitors using a glossy display.
Nope. I bought this for me Mac Mini. 4K means native scaling is too large and am always looking for more screen space. So will return and look for a 5k monitor. P.S. The monitor is pretty thick as well.
Whelp, here is a new 5K option. ruclips.net/video/ojwowaY3Ccw/видео.htmlsi=Cf_awI9e6T2Q-kKe
Update. I did adjust the scaling to the next lower level and the BENQ MA2070U seems to work well. While the 5k option certainly would be better, not for an additional $1k in price LOL. Love the BenQ for the built in connectivity hub and it does integrate with the Mac Mini. Far better than my older HP display (over 10 years LOL).
Hey Jerry thanks for the review! I am deciding between this and the Dell U2723QE. I am a mac user who consumes video content and do some light 3A gaming. Which one would you recommend? Would you say the M-book mode gives the benq an edge?
Same dilemma. What did you buy?
@@maryalandswent with dell, better brightness and contract ratio. And no chin, so a better viewing experience overall.
@@louisxue3292 thanks, it definitely looks better, I’m decided
Glossy is trash
What’s your go to display?
Great review. But the monitor looks too ugly for my eyes.
@@klaymoon1 what do you use now?
@@JerrySchulze I'm using Samsung M8(?) 32" 4k. It's an ok monitor, but not a perfect match for a Mac. I'm also interested in 120hz monitor.
27” 5k
32” 6k
Those are the options. I will not buy anything else
Got something for you in a couple days.
@ oh man. I realize reading my comment now it seems rude. Apologies.
I think there is anew 27” 5k monitor out. I seen it in some videos but haven’t thought about it much. I currently have 2 studio displays and a 5k ultrafine. Eventually will cut off the ultrafine for another studio display
I m a developer who currently has a 2019 iMac Pro and a 27” Ultrafine 5k so yes I want more lol I m not just using 3 monitors for looks. I like having all apps open and on screen and don’t wanna use spaces or anything like that etc