BenQ MA320U and BenQ MA270U are here, created especially for MacBook devices
27 August 2024, 00:35:24
BenQ has just introduced the MA Series of desktop monitors created especially for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. BenQ's Mac color-tuning technology ensures high color consistency, providing a unified visual experience across your MacBook and the MA Series monitors. Now you can synchronize controls between your MacBook computer and monitor with simple keystrokes, just like you would on your MacBook. Simply press the brightness or volume key, and both displays will adjust simultaneously. Experience Mac-like simplified settings with BenQ Display Pilot 2 software.
The series comprises two models at the moment - the BenQ MA320U and the BenQ MA270U. They have a 31.5-inch and a 27-inch IPS display, respectively, and each boasts a 4K UHD resolution with a native refresh rate of 60 Hz and a 5 ms GTG response time.
The BenQ MA320U supports 10-bit color bit depth and covers 99% of the sRGB and 97% of the DCI-P3 color space. Its typical brightness is 550 nits, the peak one is 600 nits, and the static contrast is 1300:1. The model is HDR10 and VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified.
The BenQ MA270U also supports 10-bit color bit depth with 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 color space coverage. Its typical and peak brightness is 400 nits for VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. The static contrast ratio of this model is 1200:1.
Both monitors have a Nano Matte Panel coating and are fitted with dual 3W stereo speakers and a headphone jack. The stand is fully ergonomic enabling up to 115 mm of height adjustment, a clockwise pivot, +/-15 degrees of swivel, and -5 to 20 degrees of tilt. The connectivity options are also identical and comprise two HDMI 2.0 ports, a USB Type-C upstream port with 90W power delivery and DP Alt Mode, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A downstream ports with 7.5W power charging, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C downstream port with 15W power charging. The built-in 15W hub charges your iPad and iPhone devices while you work.
The BenQ MA320U and the BenQ MA270U employ the brand's Brightness Intelligence Plus Gen2 (B.I.+ Gen2) technology with Color Weakness modes, and an ePaper mode. It uses a low blue light and a flicker-free technology that is TUV Rheinland certified along with Eye Comfort 2.0 and Reflection Free certification.
In the U.S., the BenQ MA320U is priced at USD 600 and the BenQ MA270U costs USD 460.
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