Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438QBenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus
69Gear score69
43″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
VAPanelTN
4 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $500

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 XG438Q or BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).