BenQ EX271QZ vs ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP
Two official 26.5-inch monitors with different official refresh rates.
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Best for: 26.5-inch, 16:9, QHD, 500 Hz official refresh, 300 nits official typical brightness, OLED
Check price at AmazonBest for: 26.5-inch, 16:9, QHD, 540 Hz official refresh, WOLED
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | BenQ EX271QZ | ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official refresh rateThe official refresh rate on the maker's specification table. When the table lists both a native rate and an overclock rate, we score the native figure. When only an overclock figure is published, we score that and say so. | 500 Hz | 540 Hz | 40% |
| Official resolution (megapixels, computed)Computed from the official pixel dimensions (width × height ÷ 1,000,000) and labelled computed. A 2560×1440 panel is 3.69 MP; a 3840×2160 panel is 8.29 MP; a 5120×2880 (5K) panel is 14.75 MP. | 3.69 MP | 3.69 MP | 25% |
| Official typical brightnessThe official typical or SDR typical brightness, not a peak HDR figure. If the table does not list a typical value, this field is Not listed. | 300 nits | Not listed | 20% |
| Official panel sizeThe official panel size in inches. When a table lists a marketed size and a viewable size, we score the official viewable size. | 26.5 inches | 26.5 inches | 15% |
| Official resolution | 2560×1440 | 2560×1440 | info |
| Megapixels (computed from official resolution) | 3.69 MP | 3.69 MP | info |
| Official refresh rate | 500 Hz | 540 Hz | info |
| Official typical brightness | 300 nits (Brightness (typ.)) | Not listed | info |
| Official panel size | 26.5 inches | 26.5 inches | info |
| Official aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | info |
| Official panel type | OLED | WOLED | info |
| Official color gamut | 99% P3 | Not listed | info |
| Official typical contrast (not scored) | 1500000:1 | Not listed | info |
| Official GtG response time (not scored) | 0.03 ms | Not listed | info |
| Official display colors | 1.07 billion colors | Not listed | info |
| Official HDMI 2.1 ports | 1 | Not listed | info |
| Official DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not listed | info |
| Official height adjustment | 100 mm | Not listed | info |
| Official flicker-free | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official I/O ports | HDMI (v2.1) eARC: 1 · HDMI (v2.1): 1 · DisplayPort (v1.4): 1 · USB Type-C Upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, Data only): 1 · USB Type-A Downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, power charging 4.5W): 2 · USB Type-C Downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, power charging 7.5W): 1 · FW update by … | USB Hub: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A · HDMI: 30KHz to 850KHz(H)/48Hz to 540Hz(V)","DP:30KHz to 850KHz(H)/48Hz to 540Hz(V) · HDMI:30KHz to 850KHz(H)/48Hz to 540Hz(V)","Digital Signal Frequency: ",19281,"Power Consumption : \u003C55W | info |
| Source note | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 2560×1440. | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 2560×1440. | info |
| Official DCI-P3 coverage | Not listed | 99.5% | info |
| Official response time (not scored; methods vary) | Not listed | 0.02ms(GTG) | info |
| Official VESA mount | Not listed | 100x100mm | info |
| Official variable refresh | Not listed | FreeSync™ Premium Pro & G-SYNC® Compatible | info |
| PanelPick score | 5.1/10 | 4.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
BenQ EX271QZ
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official table lists a 500 Hz refresh rate
- Official table lists a 2560×1440 resolution
- Official table lists a OLED panel
Watch out for
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP
Better published figure on: Official refresh rate.
What we like
- Official table lists a 540 Hz refresh rate
- Official table lists a 2560×1440 resolution
- Official table lists a WOLED panel
Watch out for
- Official table we used does not list a typical or SDR typical brightness, so that field is Not listed
Verdict
Both official tables list a 26.5-inch panel; compare the official refresh rate and official resolution.
- BenQ EX271QZ: BenQ official specifications: BenQ EX271QZ
- BenQ EX271QZ: BenQ official tech specs: BenQ EX271QZ
- ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP: ASUS official specifications: ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP
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