Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX270QM vs Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270QM

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

Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

BenQ EX270QM and Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 84.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

BenQ EX270QM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270QMGigabyte AORUS CO49DQ
83Gear score84
27″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
240 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
1 msResponse time0.03 ms
≈ $400Estimated price≈ $890

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 Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ better?

BenQ EX270QM and Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 84. Resolution: Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ EX270QM ≈ $400, Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ ≈ $890. Current prices vary by store.