Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus vs MSI MAG 27C6PF

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 27C6PF

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus and MSI MAG 27C6PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X PlusMSI MAG 27C6PF
69Gear score69
24.1″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
280 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
TNPanelVA
—Response time0.5 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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus or MSI MAG 27C6PF better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus and MSI MAG 27C6PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz).