Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift vs BenQ XL2586X Plus

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2586X Plus

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 600 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift and BenQ XL2586X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2586X Plus leads (600 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ XL2586X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PG279Q ROG SwiftBenQ XL2586X Plus
73Gear score73
27″Screen size24.1″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate600 Hz
IPSPanelTN
4 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $1,000

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 PG279Q ROG Swift or BenQ XL2586X Plus better?

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift and BenQ XL2586X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2586X Plus leads (600 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2586X Plus leads (600 Hz vs 165 Hz).