Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2720T vs Philips 499P9H

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2720T

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

Philips 499P9H

48.8″ · 5120×1440 · 70 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate22
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ XL2720T and Philips 499P9H are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Resolution: Philips 499P9H leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2720T leads (120 Hz vs 70 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ XL2720T leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ XL2720T

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Philips 499P9H

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2720TPhilips 499P9H
56Gear score56
27″Screen size48.8″
1920×1080Resolution5120×1440
120 HzRefresh rate70 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $990

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 499P9H better?

BenQ XL2720T and Philips 499P9H are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Resolution: Philips 499P9H leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2720T leads (120 Hz vs 70 Hz). Response time: BenQ XL2720T leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2720T leads (120 Hz vs 70 Hz).