Monitors / Comparison

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q vs Dell Alienware AW3821DW

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3821DW

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q and Dell Alienware AW3821DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3821DW leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3821DW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271QDell Alienware AW3821DW
77Gear score77
27″Screen size37.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×1600
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms

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 MOBIUZ EX271Q or Dell Alienware AW3821DW better?

BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q and Dell Alienware AW3821DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3821DW leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).