Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

27″ · 3840×2160 · 80 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate28
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time98
VS
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 VG27UQEL5A and BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 80 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5ABenQ ZOWIE XL2540K
67Gear score67
27″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
80 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelTN
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 VG27UQEL5A or BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 80 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 80 Hz).