Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX270M vs Philips 498P9Z

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 · Philips

Philips 498P9Z

48.8″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ EX270M and Philips 498P9Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: Philips 498P9Z leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ EX270M

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 498P9Z

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270MPhilips 498P9Z
75Gear score75
27″Screen size48.8″
1920×1080Resolution5120×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
—Response time4 ms
≈ $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 Philips 498P9Z better?

BenQ EX270M and Philips 498P9Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: Philips 498P9Z leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).