Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX270QM vs KTC G42P5

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270QM

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

KTC G42P5

42″ · 3840×2160 · 138 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate59
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

BenQ EX270QM and KTC G42P5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 84.

  • Resolution: KTC G42P5 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).
  • Response time: KTC G42P5 leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

BenQ EX270QM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

KTC G42P5

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270QMKTC G42P5
83Gear score84
27″Screen size42″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
240 HzRefresh rate138 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
1 msResponse time0.1 ms
≈ $400Estimated 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 EX270QM or KTC G42P5 better?

BenQ EX270QM and KTC G42P5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 84. Resolution: KTC G42P5 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz). Response time: KTC G42P5 leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).