Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A vs BenQ XL2730Z

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

27″ · 3840×2160 · 80 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate28
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time98
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2730Z

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and BenQ XL2730Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2730Z leads (144 Hz vs 80 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

BenQ XL2730Z

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5ABenQ XL2730Z
67Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
80 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelTN
0.3 msResponse time1 ms

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 VG27UQEL5A or BenQ XL2730Z better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and BenQ XL2730Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2730Z leads (144 Hz vs 80 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2730Z leads (144 Hz vs 80 Hz).