Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q vs BenQ EX2780Q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX2780Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q and BenQ EX2780Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: BenQ EX2780Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

BenQ EX2780Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG248QBenQ EX2780Q
70Gear score70
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $279Estimated 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 ROG Strix XG248Q or BenQ EX2780Q better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q and BenQ EX2780Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: BenQ EX2780Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).