Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q and BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QBenQ ZOWIE XL2540K
67Gear score67
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
TNPanelTN
1 msResponse time—

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 PG278Q or BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q and BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).