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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD vs BenQ EX270QM

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel100
Response time100
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270QM

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD and BenQ EX270QM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 83.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

BenQ EX270QM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCDBenQ EX270QM
84Gear score83
49″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
QD-OLEDPanelIPS
0.03 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $1,190Estimated price≈ $400

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 Swift OLED PG49WCD or BenQ EX270QM better?

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD and BenQ EX270QM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 83. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD ≈ $1,190, BenQ EX270QM ≈ $400. Current prices vary by store.