Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX270QM vs Dell Alienware AW2725QF

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270QM

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2725QF

27″ · 3840×2160 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

BenQ EX270QM and Dell Alienware AW2725QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 84.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

BenQ EX270QM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2725QF

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270QMDell Alienware AW2725QF
83Gear score84
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
240 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $400Estimated price≈ $472

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 EX270QM or Dell Alienware AW2725QF better?

BenQ EX270QM and Dell Alienware AW2725QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 84. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ EX270QM ≈ $400, Dell Alienware AW2725QF ≈ $472. Current prices vary by store.