Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K vs Philips 345B1C/00

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

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

Philips 345B1C/00

34″ · 3440×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and Philips 345B1C/00 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 60.

  • Resolution: Philips 345B1C/00 leads (3440×1440 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

Philips 345B1C/00

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731KPhilips 345B1C/00
59Gear score60
27″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
165 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
TNPanelVA
—Response time5 ms

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 Philips 345B1C/00 better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and Philips 345B1C/00 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 60. Resolution: Philips 345B1C/00 leads (3440×1440 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).