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Apple Studio Display vs BenQ MA270S

What Studio Display does better (3) and where MA270S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple Studio Display
Apple · 2022Studio Display
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $1,750
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BenQ MA270S
BenQ · 2026MA270S
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $1,100
9.6Screen9.0
5.3Connectivity8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Studio DisplayMA270S
623 × 36231614 × 580220
Studio DisplayMA270SDifference
Height362 mm580 mm−218 mm
Width623 mm614 mm+9 mm
Depth31 mm220 mm−189 mm
Weight6.3 kg8.6 kg−2.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Studio Display better than MA270S?

  1. Brightness (typical)600 nits vs 450 nits+33%
  2. Anti-glare / matte screenYes · MA270S: No
  3. Weight6.3 kg vs 8.64 kg+37%

Why is MA270S better than Studio Display?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 70 Hz+17%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ MA270SBenQ MA270S≈ $1,1009.2
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution5120 × 28805120 × 2880
Resolution class5K5K
Pixel density218 ppi218 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz70 Hz
Brightness (typical)600 nits450 nits
Contrast ratio (static)—2,000:1
Response time—5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesNo
Colour
sRGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage—99%
Colour depth10 bit—
HDR—DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—96 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs—2
USB hubYesYes
Daisy chain (DP MST)—Yes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—Yes
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight6.3 kg8.64 kg
Width623 mm614 mm
Height362 mm580 mm
Depth31 mm220 mm
Product line—BenQ MA
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