Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro VG270 M3 vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro VG270 M3

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 400 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

Acer Nitro VG270 M3 and BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro VG270 M3BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus
72Gear score72
27″Screen size24.1″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate400 Hz
IPSPanelTN
0.5 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $650

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Nitro VG270 M3 or BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus better?

Acer Nitro VG270 M3 and BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 180 Hz).