Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K vs HP Z24q G3

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

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

HP Z24q G3

23.8″ · 2560×1440 · 90 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate34
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and HP Z24q G3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Resolution: HP Z24q G3 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 90 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

HP Z24q G3

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731KHP Z24q G3
59Gear score59
27″Screen size23.8″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate90 Hz
TNPanelIPS
—Response time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $295

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 HP Z24q G3 better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and HP Z24q G3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Resolution: HP Z24q G3 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 90 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 90 Hz).