Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K vs VIOTEK GN27DW

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
VS
Monitor · Viotek

VIOTEK GN27DW

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K and VIOTEK GN27DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: VIOTEK GN27DW leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

VIOTEK GN27DW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540KVIOTEK GN27DW
67Gear score67
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelVA
—Response 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 ZOWIE XL2540K or VIOTEK GN27DW better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K and VIOTEK GN27DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: VIOTEK GN27DW leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).