Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K vs Samsung S34A650U

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

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

Samsung S34A650U

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

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and Samsung S34A650U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 60.

  • Resolution: Samsung S34A650U 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

Samsung S34A650U

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731KSamsung S34A650U
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 Samsung S34A650U better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and Samsung S34A650U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 60. Resolution: Samsung S34A650U 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).