ROG Strix XG279CNS vs BenQ EX271QM
Two official 27-inch monitors with different official refresh rates.
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Best for: 27-inch, 16:9, Full HD, 380 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, Fast IPS
Check price at AmazonBest for: 27-inch, 16:9, QHD, 320 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, IPS
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | ROG Strix XG279CNS | BenQ EX271QM | 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. | 380 Hz | 320 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. | 2.07 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. | 400 nits | 400 nits | 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. | 27 inches | 27 inches | 15% |
| Official resolution | 1920×1080 | 2560×1440 | info |
| Megapixels (computed from official resolution) | 2.07 MP | 3.69 MP | info |
| Official refresh rate | 380 Hz | 320 Hz | info |
| Official typical brightness | 400 nits (Brightness (Typ.)) | 400 nits (Brightness (typ.)) | info |
| Official panel size | 27 inches | 27 inches | info |
| Official aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | info |
| Official panel type | Fast IPS | IPS | info |
| Official sRGB coverage | 110% | Not listed | info |
| Official typical contrast (not scored) | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | info |
| Official response time (not scored; methods vary) | 1ms(GTG), 0.3ms(min.) | Not listed | info |
| Official display colors | 16.7M | 16.7 million color | info |
| Official VESA mount | 100x100mm | Not listed | info |
| Official height adjustment | 0~120mm | 100 mm | info |
| Official variable refresh | Yes (Adaptive-Sync) | Not listed | info |
| Official flicker-free | Yes | Yes | info |
| Source note | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 1920×1080. | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 2560×1440. | info |
| Official color gamut | Not listed | 95% P3 | info |
| Official GtG response time (not scored) | Not listed | 1 ms | info |
| Official HDMI 2.1 ports | Not listed | 2 | info |
| Official DisplayPort 1.4 | Not listed | 1 | info |
| Official speakers | Not listed | 2.5Wx2 | info |
| Official I/O ports | Not listed | HDMI (v2.1): 2 · DisplayPort (v1.4): 1 · USB C ( DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data ): 1 | info |
| PanelPick score | 4.5/10 | 4.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
ROG Strix XG279CNS
Better published figure on: Official refresh rate.
What we like
- Official table lists a 380 Hz refresh rate
- Official typical brightness is 400 nits
Watch out for
- Official resolution is 1920×1080 on a 27-inch panel
BenQ EX271QM
Better published figure on: Official resolution (megapixels, computed).
What we like
- Official table lists a 320 Hz refresh rate
- Official table lists a 2560×1440 resolution
- Official typical brightness is 400 nits
Watch out for
Verdict
Both official tables list a 27-inch panel; compare the official refresh rate and official resolution.
- ROG Strix XG279CNS: ASUS official specifications: ROG Strix XG279CNS
- BenQ EX271QM: BenQ official specifications: BenQ EX271QM
- BenQ EX271QM: BenQ official tech specs: BenQ EX271QM