Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X vs MSI Optix MAG272C

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X

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

MSI Optix MAG272C

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546XMSI Optix MAG272C
67Gear score66
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelVA
—Response time1 ms
≈ $690Estimated price—

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 XL2546X or MSI Optix MAG272C better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).