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BenQ MA270S vs BenQ PD3225U

What MA270S does better (4) and where PD3225U wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ MA270S
BenQ · 2026MA270S
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $1,100
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BenQ PD3225U
BenQ · 2024PD3225U
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $1,100
9.0Screen7.5
8.8Connectivity5.2
7.0Design & ergonomics8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

MA270SPD3225U
614 × 580220715 × 628273
MA270SPD3225UDifference
Height580 mm628 mm−48 mm
Width614 mm715 mm−101 mm
Depth220 mm273 mm−53 mm
Weight8.6 kg8.2 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is MA270S better than PD3225U?

  1. Pixel density218 ppi vs 140 ppi+56%
  2. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 85 W+13%
  3. Brightness (typical)450 nits vs 400 nits+12%
  4. Refresh rate70 Hz vs 60 Hz+17%

Why is PD3225U better than MA270S?

  1. Anti-glare / matte screenNo · MA270S: Yes
  2. Screen size27″ vs 31.5″+17%
  3. Weight8.64 kg vs 8.2 kg+5%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ MA270SBenQ MA270S≈ $1,1009.2
BenQ PD3225UBenQ PD3225U≈ $1,1008.3
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution5120 × 28803840 × 2160
Resolution class5K4K UHD
Pixel density218 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate70 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)450 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:12,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenNoYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%98%
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
HDRDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W85 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hubYesYes
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.64 kg8.2 kg
Width614 mm715 mm
Height580 mm628 mm
Depth220 mm273 mm
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