Monitors / Comparison

ASUS VG259QR vs BenQ XL2730Z

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS VG259QR

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
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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 VG259QR and BenQ XL2730Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: BenQ XL2730Z leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS VG259QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS VG259QR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

BenQ XL2730Z

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS VG259QRBenQ XL2730Z
67Gear score67
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelTN
—Response 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 VG259QR or BenQ XL2730Z better?

ASUS VG259QR and BenQ XL2730Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: BenQ XL2730Z leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS VG259QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS VG259QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).