Monitors / Comparison

AOC AG493UCX2 vs BenQ EX270M

Monitor · AOC

AOC AG493UCX2

48.8″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270M

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

AOC AG493UCX2 and BenQ EX270M are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: AOC AG493UCX2 leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

AOC AG493UCX2

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ EX270M

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC AG493UCX2BenQ EX270M
75Gear score75
48.8″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time—
≈ $750Estimated price≈ $280

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 AOC AG493UCX2 or BenQ EX270M better?

AOC AG493UCX2 and BenQ EX270M are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: AOC AG493UCX2 leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: AOC AG493UCX2 ≈ $750, BenQ EX270M ≈ $280. Current prices vary by store.