Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS vs BenQ EX270M

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270M

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and BenQ EX270M are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ EX270M

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCSBenQ EX270M
75Gear score75
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $278Estimated price≈ $280

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 XG27WCS or BenQ EX270M better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and BenQ EX270M are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS ≈ $278, BenQ EX270M ≈ $280. Current prices vary by store.