Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QR vs BenQ XL2546

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2546

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QR and BenQ XL2546 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ XL2546

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QRBenQ XL2546
70Gear score70
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
TNPanelTN
1 msResponse time1 ms

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 PG278QR or BenQ XL2546 better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QR and BenQ XL2546 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).