Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG278Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QBenQ ZOWIE XL2546K
67Gear score67
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
TNPanelTN
1 msResponse time—
≈ $600Estimated price—

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 MG278Q or BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K better?

ASUS MG278Q and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).