Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2720T vs Philips 272G5DYEB

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2720T

27″ · 1920×1080 · 120 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 272G5DYEB

27″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ XL2720T and Philips 272G5DYEB are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Refresh rate: Philips 272G5DYEB leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ XL2720T leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ XL2720T

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Philips 272G5DYEB

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2720TPhilips 272G5DYEB
56Gear score56
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelTN
1 msResponse time5 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 XL2720T or Philips 272G5DYEB better?

BenQ XL2720T and Philips 272G5DYEB are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Refresh rate: Philips 272G5DYEB leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: BenQ XL2720T leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 272G5DYEB leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).