Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XR3501 vs Philips 27E1N8900

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XR3501

35″ · 2560×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution62
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 27E1N8900

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Verdict

BenQ XR3501 and Philips 27E1N8900 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Resolution: Philips 27E1N8900 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XR3501 leads (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ XR3501

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 27E1N8900

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XR3501Philips 27E1N8900
63Gear score63
35″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution3840×2160
144 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
VAPanelOLED
4 msResponse time—

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 XR3501 or Philips 27E1N8900 better?

BenQ XR3501 and Philips 27E1N8900 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Resolution: Philips 27E1N8900 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XR3501 leads (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XR3501 leads (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).