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BenQ MA270S vs ViewSonic VP2788-5K

What MA270S does better (5) and where VP2788-5K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ MA270S
BenQ · 2026MA270S
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $1,100
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ViewSonic VP2788-5K
ViewSonic · 2026VP2788-5K
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $840
9.0Screen8.8
8.8Connectivity2.7
7.0Design & ergonomics6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

MA270SVP2788-5K
614 × 580220612.9 × 424.7209.9
MA270SVP2788-5KDifference
Height580 mm424.7 mm+155.3 mm
Width614 mm612.9 mm+1.1 mm
Depth220 mm209.9 mm+10.1 mm
Weight8.6 kg6.4 kg+2.2 kg

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

Why is MA270S better than VP2788-5K?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 15 W6.4×
  2. Response time5 ms vs 14 ms2.8×
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Height adjustment150 mm vs 120 mm+25%
  5. Refresh rate70 Hz vs 60 Hz+17%

Why is VP2788-5K better than MA270S?

  1. Anti-glare / matte screenNo · MA270S: Yes
  2. Brightness (typical)450 nits vs 500 nits+11%
  3. Weight8.64 kg vs 6.4 kg+35%
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 rate70 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)450 nits500 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:12,000:1
Response time5 ms14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenNoYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%100%
Adobe RGB coverage—88%
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Colour depth—10 bit
HDRDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W15 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hubYesYes
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm120 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.64 kg6.4 kg
Width614 mm613 mm
Height580 mm425 mm
Depth220 mm210 mm
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