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BenQ EX270M vs Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270M

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

Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

BenQ EX270M and Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ leads (2560×1440 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

Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270MXiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ
75Gear score75
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 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 Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ better?

BenQ EX270M and Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ leads (2560×1440 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).