Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K vs Cooler Master GA271

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel50
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Monitor · Cooler Master

Cooler Master GA271

27″ · 2560×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and Cooler Master GA271 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Resolution: Cooler Master GA271 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Cooler Master GA271

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731KCooler Master GA271
59Gear score59
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
TNPanelVA

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 XL2731K or Cooler Master GA271 better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and Cooler Master GA271 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Resolution: Cooler Master GA271 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).