ASUS ProArt PA32QCV vs BenQ MA270S
A side-by-side comparison of specs, price, and overall fit for Mac users in 2026.
ASUS
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV
The 6K monitor most Mac owners should buy. 6K at 31.5 inches for $1,299, at the same 218 PPI as a Studio Display, with about 40% more screen. Calman Verified factory calibration, dual Thunderbolt 4 with 96W charging, daisy-chain and KVM, and a fully adjustable stand. The trade-offs are modest HDR and a heavy matte coating.
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BenQ
BenQ MA270S
BenQ MA270S
The best-value 5K monitor for Mac. It matches the Studio Display's 218 PPI for $999 and adds a height-adjustable stand, dual Thunderbolt 4 with 96W charging and daisy-chain, a 70 Hz panel, a KVM and a Mac-tuned colour mode. There is no camera and the speakers are basic, but you save $600.
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Full spec comparison
Every spec side by side. Orange highlights the better value in each row; muted values indicate ties.
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PA32QCV | BenQ MA270S |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Resolution | 6016 × 3384 | 5120 × 2880 |
| Screen size | 32" | 27" |
| Pixel density | 218 PPI | 218 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Surface | LuxPixel AGLR (Anti-Glare, Low-Reflection) | Nano Gloss |
| Backlight | LED | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 70 Hz |
| Response time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| SDR brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| Peak HDR | 600 nits | — |
| Contrast ratio | 1500:1 (3000:1 max) | 2000:1 |
| Colour depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Delta E | < 2 | — |
| HDR certification | VESA DisplayHDR 600 / HDR10 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 / HDR10 |
| Viewing angles | 178°/178° | 178°/178° |
| Colour gamut | ||
| DCI-P3 | 98% | — |
| Display P3 | — | 99% |
| sRGB | 100% | 99% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 (upstream) TB4, 40 Gb/s · Thunderbolt 4 (downstream) TB4, 40 Gb/s | Thunderbolt 4 (upstream) TB4, 40 Gb/s · Thunderbolt 4 (downstream) TB4, 40 Gb/s |
| USB-C (non-TB) | USB-C (downstream) USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C (upstream) USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP Alt Mode · USB-C (downstream) USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gb/s |
| HDMI | HDMI HDMI 2.1 (FRL) | 2× HDMI HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort DP 1.4 DSC | — |
| USB-A | 2× USB-A (downstream) USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2× USB-A (downstream) USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gb/s |
| Max Power Delivery | 96W | 96W |
| Daisy-chain | Yes | Yes |
| KVM switch | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | — |
| USB hub | — | — |
| Audio & video | ||
| Speakers | Integrated speakers (2W × 2 stereo) | 2× 3W stereo (6W total) |
| Webcam | — | — |
| Microphones | — | — |
| Physical & stand | ||
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 8.64 kg |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | — | 614 × 579.91 × 220.2 mm (with stand, max height) |
| Stand | Fully adjustable (height, tilt, swivel, pivot) | Fully adjustable (height, tilt, swivel, pivot) |
| Height adjustment | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Tilt | +23° to −5° | −5° to +20° |
| Swivel | ±30° | ±15° |
| Pivot | ±90° | 90° |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Calibration | ||
| Factory calibration | Calman Verified | BenQ AQCOLOR with Mac-specific P3 calibration |
| Delta E report | Included | No |
| Hardware calibration | No | No |
| Preset modes | sRGB · DCI-P3 · Display P3 · Rec.709 · HDR_PQ_DCI · HDR_PQ_Rec.2020 · Mac mode · User mode | Display P3 · sRGB · HDR · M-book · Cinema · Game · ePaper · User |
| Power & support | ||
| Power (typical) | 49.49 W | 29 W |
| Power (max) | — | 280 W |
| Certifications | Calman Verified, VESA Adaptive Sync, Energy Star, TÜV Flicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Eye Comfort 3.0, EyeSafe 2.0, Energy Star |
| Warranty | 3 years with LCD Zero Bright Dot guarantee | 3-year limited warranty |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Price (USD) | $1,299 | $999 |
| Our rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Our verdict
Higher rated: the BenQ MA270S, but they answer different needs.
The best-value 5K monitor for Mac. It matches the Studio Display's 218 PPI for $999 and adds a height-adjustable stand, dual Thunderbolt 4 with 96W charging and daisy-chain, a 70 Hz panel, a KVM and a Mac-tuned colour mode. There is no camera and the speakers are basic, but you save $600.
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