Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A vs BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A and BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5ABenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q
77Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
0.3 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 TUF Gaming VG279QM5A or BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A and BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).