Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MX27AQ vs BenQ XL2420T

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MX27AQ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2420T

24″ · 1920×1080 · 120 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate50
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS MX27AQ and BenQ XL2420T are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Resolution: ASUS MX27AQ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2420T leads (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MX27AQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ XL2420T

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MX27AQBenQ XL2420T
51Gear score51
27″Screen size24″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelTN
5 msResponse time5 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 ASUS MX27AQ or BenQ XL2420T better?

ASUS MX27AQ and BenQ XL2420T are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Resolution: ASUS MX27AQ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2420T leads (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2420T leads (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).