Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K vs Sceptre U278W-4000RK

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 · Sceptre

Sceptre U278W-4000RK

26.9″ · 3840×2160 · 70 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate22
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and Sceptre U278W-4000RK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 60.

  • Resolution: Sceptre U278W-4000RK leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 70 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Sceptre U278W-4000RK

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731KSceptre U278W-4000RK
59Gear score60
27″Screen size26.9″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
165 HzRefresh rate70 Hz
TNPanelIPS
—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 Sceptre U278W-4000RK better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K and Sceptre U278W-4000RK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 60. Resolution: Sceptre U278W-4000RK leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 70 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2731K leads (165 Hz vs 70 Hz).