Monitors / Comparison

AOC C27G42E vs BenQ EX3203R

Monitor · AOC

AOC C27G42E

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX3203R

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

AOC C27G42E and BenQ EX3203R are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Resolution: BenQ EX3203R leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: AOC C27G42E leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

AOC C27G42E

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

BenQ EX3203R

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC C27G42EBenQ EX3203R
68Gear score68
27″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
Fast VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time4 ms

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 C27G42E or BenQ EX3203R better?

AOC C27G42E and BenQ EX3203R are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Resolution: BenQ EX3203R leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: AOC C27G42E leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).