Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX270M vs Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270M

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

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)

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

BenQ EX270M and Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ EX270M

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270MGigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)
75Gear score75
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
≈ $280Estimated price—

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 BenQ EX270M or Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) better?

BenQ EX270M and Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 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).