Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A vs BenQ EX270M

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270M

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A and BenQ EX270M are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ EX270M

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1ABenQ EX270M
75Gear score75
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
≈ $336Estimated price≈ $280

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 VG27AQL1A or BenQ EX270M better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A and BenQ EX270M are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A ≈ $336, BenQ EX270M ≈ $280. Current prices vary by store.