BenQ EX2780Q vs Dell Alienware AW3420DW
BenQ EX2780Q
27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPSDell Alienware AW3420DW
34.1″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPSBenQ EX2780Q and Dell Alienware AW3420DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3420DW leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
- Refresh rate: BenQ EX2780Q leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
- Response time: Dell Alienware AW3420DW leads (2 ms vs 5 ms).
BenQ EX2780Q
If you care most about refresh rate.
Dell Alienware AW3420DW
If you care most about resolution, response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| BenQ EX2780Q | Dell Alienware AW3420DW | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 34.1″ |
| 2560×1440 | Resolution | 3440×1440 |
| 144 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | IPS |
| 5 ms | Response time | 2 ms |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $630 |
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 EX2780Q or Dell Alienware AW3420DW better?
BenQ EX2780Q and Dell Alienware AW3420DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3420DW leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ EX2780Q leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: Dell Alienware AW3420DW leads (2 ms vs 5 ms).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: BenQ EX2780Q leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).