Honestly, I think 4K resolution is more than enough for me, and the price fits perfectly within my budget. I've had a great experience with BenQ products before.
That 4K resolution is a dealbreaker for me. How can they say it’s for a MacBook without matching the 5K resolution of MacBooks? BenQ should drop the speakers and pairing software-we only care about a matching 5K resolution for a truly crisp display! I don’t understand why no company gets this. It's so obvious, yet no one has done it. What’s going on? I’ve been waiting for BenQ or Dell to step up with this for years now. My for 4k display makes me feel I am going blind cuz I am not getting that delicious crispy display after waiting for so many years. I am starving to death and think that from now on I will no longer await a single beat for this company's to step it up. Soooo disappointing.
@@JordanPulmano Not exactly x) this is the my original version asking ChatGPT for help. Help me correct any mistakes: That 4k is a killer for me, how dare to say is for MacBook without a matching resolution at 5k? BenQ get rid of the speakers and paring software, (we only care for matching resolution of 5k for crispy resolution). I don't understand how no company gets this, it's so obvies and yet no one has done it. wtf is going on? Ive been waiting for BenQ or dell to come up with this. I also elaborated a bit more 😅. But it's all true and coming from the bottom of my heart/frustration lol. This is 100% me. How can they say it’s for a MacBook without matching the 5K resolution of MacBooks?. I am starving to death and think that from now on I will no longer await a single beat for this company's to step it up. Soooo disappointing. The rest is an enhance version of my original draft.
Good piece, thank you. Is it correct that using 5k monitor with your Mac is better for resolution scaling. I was using a 27" 4k Dell from Windows work PC. Purchased as SAMSUNG 27" ViewFinity S9 Series 5K at reduced price (need to start using it more). I am newer to Mac and use it for FCPX primarily.
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 UA-cam, Netflix, and study. All the best
4k resolution is notorious for not scaling well with mac. If it’s not 2560x1440 (or 5120x2880) it’s a poor companion for your mac. Calling it a studio display replacement is laughable
Re the keyboard issue when the MacBook Pro lid is closed: have you experienced the same with a desktop keyboard, such as a Mac Studio or Mac mini? Thanks
I have not tried since I don’t have any of those currently… BenQ did see my concern with this and said they are looking into it, so I can only imagine a firmware update will fix this!
@@JordanPulmano That was a reference to the legendary meme my friend, my day is not affected by it at all lol and the video is well produced, just can't do anything with the monitor ;)
But Apple Studio is 5K unlike the Benq that is only 4K so you're not comparing apples with apples, If you had showcasing LG 5K 27 inch monitors then yes the comparison would have been fair.
If it's not 5K resolution, it's not a replacement. You'd have to scale to the same look as 1080p at 4K (2x zoom). That comes out as too zoomed in. I have two 4K monitors and I'm constantly wanting more screen real estate.
I think my next jump is to move into a 5K monitor. My last 5K display was the 27 inch iMac from years ago. I feel like I’ve completely gotten how crisp that resolution is.
60hz is really not that big a deal breaker at 4k. I would argue matte vs glossy is the biggest deal, followed by OLED/IPS, then resolution... then refresh (only if you are gaming, its an unneeded nice to have for productivity)
@@euphoriantraveller8651 fair. but we do care about hardware calibration and 100% adobeRGB coverage, both not met by this monitor. BenQ has decent SW monitors for the purposes you mention, this is not it.
Great to see color accuracy and budget-friendly 4K together!!
This monitor also perfect for meme producer and meme editor,stunning monitor
Honestly, I think 4K resolution is more than enough for me, and the price fits perfectly within my budget. I've had a great experience with BenQ products before.
Excellent review Jordan. I received MA27OU in September. Lovin it!
To be fair, as a UX designer, this screen fits in my budget and my need, I'm willing to use it as a transit till BenQ comes out with sth 5k
4K resolution is actually decent at this price.
That 4K resolution is a dealbreaker for me. How can they say it’s for a MacBook without matching the 5K resolution of MacBooks? BenQ should drop the speakers and pairing software-we only care about a matching 5K resolution for a truly crisp display! I don’t understand why no company gets this. It's so obvious, yet no one has done it. What’s going on? I’ve been waiting for BenQ or Dell to step up with this for years now. My for 4k display makes me feel I am going blind cuz I am not getting that delicious crispy display after waiting for so many years. I am starving to death and think that from now on I will no longer await a single beat for this company's to step it up. Soooo disappointing.
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@@JordanPulmano Not exactly x) this is the my original version asking ChatGPT for help. Help me correct any mistakes: That 4k is a killer for me, how dare to say is for MacBook without a matching resolution at 5k? BenQ get rid of the speakers and paring software, (we only care for matching resolution of 5k for crispy resolution). I don't understand how no company gets this, it's so obvies and yet no one has done it. wtf is going on? Ive been waiting for BenQ or dell to come up with this. I also elaborated a bit more 😅. But it's all true and coming from the bottom of my heart/frustration lol.
This is 100% me. How can they say it’s for a MacBook without matching the 5K resolution of MacBooks?. I am starving to death and think that from now on I will no longer await a single beat for this company's to step it up. Soooo disappointing. The rest is an enhance version of my original draft.
Good piece, thank you. Is it correct that using 5k monitor with your Mac is better for resolution scaling. I was using a 27" 4k Dell from Windows work PC. Purchased as SAMSUNG 27" ViewFinity S9 Series 5K at reduced price (need to start using it more). I am newer to Mac and use it for FCPX primarily.
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 UA-cam, Netflix, and study.
All the best
Is this monitor VESA mount compatible? It doesn’t mention it and the back looks like it isn’t
Il est aussi recommandé pour un mac mini M4 ?
still sticking to my LG ultra fine. I just don't like the no glossy/glass look
Can I use it with Mac mini M4?
When you get a monitor from the manufacturer for review, do they not answer to problems you have with the software?
They do! They reached out immediately after this went live and I’ve been on an email thread with the team sending them the issues I’m having.
Does it work on windows too?
4k resolution is notorious for not scaling well with mac. If it’s not 2560x1440 (or 5120x2880) it’s a poor companion for your mac.
Calling it a studio display replacement is laughable
BenQ will soon release 5K monitor, let's see what it brings
Re the keyboard issue when the MacBook Pro lid is closed: have you experienced the same with a desktop keyboard, such as a Mac Studio or Mac mini? Thanks
I have not tried since I don’t have any of those currently… BenQ did see my concern with this and said they are looking into it, so I can only imagine a firmware update will fix this!
@@JordanPulmano 🙏
there are 5k monitors out there and thinner but not at this price point
Saw the video title, thought oh cool, possibly alternative? Then comes 4k resolution. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined
Wow that’s all it takes to ruin your day huh? Yikes.
@@JordanPulmano That was a reference to the legendary meme my friend, my day is not affected by it at all lol and the video is well produced, just can't do anything with the monitor ;)
But Apple Studio is 5K unlike the Benq that is only 4K so you're not comparing apples with apples, If you had showcasing LG 5K 27 inch monitors then yes the comparison would have been fair.
If it's not 5K resolution, it's not a replacement. You'd have to scale to the same look as 1080p at 4K (2x zoom). That comes out as too zoomed in. I have two 4K monitors and I'm constantly wanting more screen real estate.
I think my next jump is to move into a 5K monitor. My last 5K display was the 27 inch iMac from years ago. I feel like I’ve completely gotten how crisp that resolution is.
@@JordanPulmano Benq announced this a while ago. PD2730s, a real 5K alternative
ASUS has a new 5K 27" monitor as well. Hoping we can get a 120hz one soon as we have Thunderbolt 5 on the new Macs.
@@livedreamsg Yes but when will they start selling it? In Europe
@@canarinis Not sure. It's available in the US at B & H and the price is $800 which is almost half of the Studio Display.
60Hz is embarrassing in 2024
Not every display needs to be 60Hz. Not everyone needs their display to be 60Hz.
No 5k, no thank you. Not a true Studio Display alternative.
Pay more and have it. Who will give you true display at half of the price ?
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60hz IPS panel in almost 2025!! why are we wasting time on this? just send it back and you will thank me later.
What do you use your monitor for, and which of your workflows benefits from high refresh rates?
60hz is really not that big a deal breaker at 4k. I would argue matte vs glossy is the biggest deal, followed by OLED/IPS, then resolution... then refresh (only if you are gaming, its an unneeded nice to have for productivity)
Not everyone has a need for high refresh rate monitors.
Videographers and photographers don’t care about high refresh rate except if it’s also for gaming ! Even for gaming I don’t care 🤷🏽♀️
@@euphoriantraveller8651 fair. but we do care about hardware calibration and 100% adobeRGB coverage, both not met by this monitor. BenQ has decent SW monitors for the purposes you mention, this is not it.