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BenQ · Monitors & stands for Mac

BenQ MA270S 27" 5K Monitor for Mac

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Why we’d pick it

A 27-inch 5K monitor tuned for Mac colours that charges a MacBook at up to 96W over Thunderbolt and doubles as a USB hub. Another route to 5K/218 ppi sharpness besides Apple’s own display, with a fully adjustable stand included.

Spec sheet

ConnectorsThunderbolt 4USB-CUSB-AHDMI
Max power96W
Max data speed40Gb/s
Display27-inch IPS, 5120x2880, 218 ppi, 450 nits, 70Hz, 99% P3, Nano Gloss
Mac chargingThunderbolt 4 up to 96W; USB-C 35W; Thunderbolt 4 out 15W
Inputs1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DP Alt Mode, data), 1 × USB-C (DP Alt Mode, data), 2 × HDMI 2.1
Hub2 × USB-A and 1 × USB-C downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps)
ExtrasDaisy chain (Thunderbolt), KVM switch, 2 × 3W speakers
StandTilt, swivel, pivot, 150 mm height adjustment; VESA 100 × 100
Weight8.64 kg (5.7 kg without base)

Specs from the maker’s product page, checked 15 October 2026. Makers change specs — check before you buy.

Which devices it works with

Rule: External monitor — Works with Macs and USB-C iPads (check how many external displays your model supports). Lightning iPads need a Lightning to HDMI adapter. BenQ: Thunderbolt 4 input fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C. Daisy chain cannot be used on M1 and M2 Macs (no native multi-monitor support); it works on Apple silicon Pro, Max and Ultra Macs.

iPhone 14 work · 34 models
iPad 22 work · 1 with adapter · 23 models
Mac 45 work · 45 models
Apple Watch 0 work · 20 models
AirPods 0 work · 12 models
Apple TV 0 work · 4 models
HomePod & home 0 work · 5 models

Sources checked 15 October 2026

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Ports
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Host charging
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  • iPad23/23: Works, 23 of 23 models
  • Mac45/45: Works, 45 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
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Display
31.5-inch 6K (6144 × 3456), 224 ppi, IPS Black, 450 nits typ., 60Hz
Colour
DCI-P3 98%, Adobe RGB 99.5% (typ.); 10-bit
Ports
Thunderbolt 5 × 2 (in/out), DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, USB-C up × 1, USB-C down × 2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 15W)
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  • iPad23/23: Works, 23 of 23 models
  • Mac45/45: Works, 45 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
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