Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM vs BenQ MOBIUZ EX381U

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 270 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ MOBIUZ EX381U

37.5″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and BenQ MOBIUZ EX381U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: BenQ MOBIUZ EX381U leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

BenQ MOBIUZ EX381U

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CMBenQ MOBIUZ EX381U
78Gear score78
23.8″Screen size37.5″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
270 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanel—
1 msResponse time—
≈ $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 XG249CM or BenQ MOBIUZ EX381U better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and BenQ MOBIUZ EX381U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: BenQ MOBIUZ EX381U leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 144 Hz).