Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ vs BenQ XL2586X Plus

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2586X Plus

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 600 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ and BenQ XL2586X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2586X Plus leads (600 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ XL2586X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZBenQ XL2586X Plus
73Gear score73
27″Screen size24.1″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate600 Hz
IPSPanelTN
4 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $1,000

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 PG279QZ or BenQ XL2586X Plus better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ and BenQ XL2586X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2586X Plus leads (600 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2586X Plus leads (600 Hz vs 165 Hz).