Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

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

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A and BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1ABenQ ZOWIE XL2540K
67Gear score67
27″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelTN
≈ $224Estimated 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 TUF Gaming VG279Q1A or BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A and BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).