Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR vs BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

49″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR and BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCRBenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q
77Gear score77
49″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS

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 XG49WCR or BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR and BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).