Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus vs Gigabyte G27Q

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 400 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel50
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Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte G27Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus and Gigabyte G27Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte G27Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Gigabyte G27Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X PlusGigabyte G27Q
72Gear score72
24.1″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
400 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelIPS
≈ $650Estimated 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 XL2566X Plus or Gigabyte G27Q better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus and Gigabyte G27Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: Gigabyte G27Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 144 Hz).