Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus vs ViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI

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

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus and ViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: ViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI 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

ViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X PlusViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI
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 ViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus and ViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: ViewSonic XG2705-2K OMNI 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).