Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel80
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q and BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349QBenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus
69Gear score69
34″Screen size24.1″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
IPSPanelTN
≈ $1,020Estimated price—

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 PG349Q or BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q and BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).