Monitors / Comparison

ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC

38″ · 3840×1600 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC and BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Resolution: ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 75 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS Designo Curve MX38VCBenQ ZOWIE XL2731K
59Gear score59
38″Screen size27″
3840×1600Resolution1920×1080
75 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelTN
5 msResponse time—

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 ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC or BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K better?

ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC and BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Resolution: ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 75 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 75 Hz).