Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2730Z vs Dell UltraSharp U3425WE

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2730Z

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell UltraSharp U3425WE

34.1″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ XL2730Z and Dell UltraSharp U3425WE are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: Dell UltraSharp U3425WE leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2730Z leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ XL2730Z leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ XL2730Z

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Dell UltraSharp U3425WE

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2730ZDell UltraSharp U3425WE
67Gear score67
27″Screen size34.1″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $820

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 XL2730Z or Dell UltraSharp U3425WE better?

BenQ XL2730Z and Dell UltraSharp U3425WE are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: Dell UltraSharp U3425WE leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2730Z leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: BenQ XL2730Z leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2730Z leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).