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AOC Q27G3XMN vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X

Which Monitor Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      StyleAccelerated Longevity TestBuild QualityErgonomicsStandDisplayControlsIn The Box
    Picture Quality
      ContrastLocal DimmingSDR BrightnessHDR BrightnessGray UniformityBlack UniformityVertical Viewing AngleColor Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)SDR Color GamutHDR Color GamutHDR Color VolumeViewing AngleText ClarityDirect ReflectionsReflectionsAmbient Black Level RaiseTotal Reflected LightGradient
    Motion
      Refresh RateVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)VRR Motion PerformanceRefresh Rate ComplianceCAD @ Max Refresh RateResponse Time @ Max Refresh RateCAD @ 120HzResponse Time @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzResponse Time @ 60HzBacklight Strobing (BFI)VRR FlickerImage Flicker
    Inputs
      Input LagResolutionPS5 CompatibilityXbox Series X|S CompatibilityInputs PhotosInputsUSBmacOS Compatibility
    Features
      Additional FeaturesOn-Screen Display (OSD)
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AOC Q27G3XMN
BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X

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Max Refresh Rate
180 Hz
Size
27"
Panel Type
VA
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Size
25"
Panel Type
TN
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
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Our Verdict

AOC Q27G3XMN

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X and the AOC Q27G3XMN are very different gaming monitors. The AOC is the better monitor for nearly all gamers, as it has more vibrant colors, displays a more detailed image, and has highlights that pop next to a dark background. The BenQ is better for esports gamers who only care about motion handling, as fast-moving objects look slightly crisper than on the AOC.

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Main Differences for
PC Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

PC Gaming 
 

8.2
6.7

Local Dimming 
 

7.5
0.0

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp 
 

38.6%
N/A

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp 
 

80.1%
N/A

Contrast 
 

8.8
6.5

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Design Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Design Picture

Curved 
 

No
No

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Not Curved
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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Build Quality Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Build Quality Picture
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Ergonomics 
 

9.2
8.4

Ergonomics Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Ergonomics Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Back Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Back Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

5.1" (12.9 cm)
6.3" (15.9 cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel 
 

15.4" (39.2 cm)
14.2" (36.0 cm)

Tilt Range 
 

-20° to 5°
-30° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

Yes, Both Ways
No

Swivel Range 
 

-30° to 30°
-45° to 45°

Wall Mount 
 

VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
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Stand 
 

Stand Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Stand Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Stand Picture

Thickness Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Thickness Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Thickness Picture

Base Width 
 

19.1" (48.5 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Base Depth 
 

12.2" (31.0 cm)
7.9" (20.0 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

9.2" (23.4 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

15.8 lbs (7.2 kg)
13.3 lbs (6.0 kg)
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Display 
 

Display Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Display Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Display Picture

Size 
 

27"
25"

Housing Width 
 

24.2" (61.4 cm)
22.7" (57.7 cm)

Housing Height 
 

14.3" (36.4 cm)
13.2" (33.6 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

2.8" (7.2 cm)
2.8" (7.2 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

12.2 lbs (5.6 kg)
8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.7" (1.7 cm)
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Controls 
 

Controls Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Controls Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Controls Picture
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN In The Box Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X In The Box Picture

Power Supply 
 

Internal
Internal
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

8.8
6.5

Checkerboard Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Checkerboard Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

4,508 : 1
1,316 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

9,613 : 1
N/A
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Local Dimming 
 

7.5
0.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes
No

Backlight 
 

Full-Array
Edge
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SDR Brightness 
 

7.8
7.4

Real Scene 
 

327 cd/m²
283 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

270 cd/m²
292 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

332 cd/m²
292 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

359 cd/m²
292 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

373 cd/m²
293 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

382 cd/m²
293 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

270 cd/m²
291 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

332 cd/m²
292 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

357 cd/m²
292 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

371 cd/m²
292 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

380 cd/m²
293 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.021
0.000

Minimum Brightness 
 

34 cd/m²
48 cd/m²
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HDR Brightness 
 

8.7
0.0

EOTF 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN EOTF
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

DisplayHDR 1000
No Certification

Real Scene 
 

810 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 2% Window 
 

796 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 10% Window 
 

976 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 25% Window 
 

1,034 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 50% Window 
 

1,011 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 100% Window 
 

966 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 2% Window 
 

790 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 10% Window 
 

970 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 25% Window 
 

1,018 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 50% Window 
 

991 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 100% Window 
 

949 cd/m²
N/A

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.013
N/A
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Gray Uniformity 
 

7.2
6.2

50% Uniformity Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN 50% Uniformity Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

2.627%
7.778%

50% DSE 
 

0.198%
0.180%
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Black Uniformity 
 

7.3
6.8

Native Black Uniformity Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Native Black Uniformity Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.426%
1.439%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

0.292%
N/A
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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

4.8

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph  

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

12°

Color Washout From Above 
 

40°

Vertical Hue Graph  

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

18°

Color Shift From Above 
 

70°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

28°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

32°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

17°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

20°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

3°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

3°
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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

9.0
7.2

Pre Calibration Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Pre Calibration Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Pre Color Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Off (sRGB)
Standard

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

102.3%
107.8%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

2.02
4.66

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,487 K
7,515 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.31
2.30

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

1.50
3.64

Contrast Setting 
 

N/A
50

RGB Settings 
 

Default
100-100-100

Gamma Setting 
 

Default
Gamma 3

Brightness Setting 
 

70
98

Measured Brightness 
 

217 cd/m²
339 cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

No
No
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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

9.6
9.8

Post Calibration Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Post Calibration Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Post Gamma Curve Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Post Color Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Off
Standard

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

98.0%
100.1%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.56
0.45

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,504 K
6,512 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.19
2.18

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

0.54
0.52

Contrast Setting 
 

50
48

RGB Settings 
 

29-45-42
98-90-86

Gamma Setting 
 

Gamma 1
Gamma 3

Brightness Setting 
 

24
18

Measured Brightness 
 

101 cd/m²
102 cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

Download
Download
Show Text 

SDR Color Gamut 
 

9.4
9.2

sRGB Color Gamut Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN sRGB Color Gamut Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

98.1%
99.1%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Off
Standard

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

90.4%
78.2%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Off
Standard
Show Text 

HDR Color Gamut 
 

8.3
0.0

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
N/A

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

91.7%
N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Display HDR
No HDR

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

69.6%
N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Display HDR
No HDR
Show Text 

HDR Color Volume 
 

8.3
0.0

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp 
 

80.1%
N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Display HDR
No HDR

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp 
 

38.6%
N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Display HDR
No HDR
Show Text 

Viewing Angle 
 

5.2
5.9

Viewing Angle Video  

Chroma Graph 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Chroma Graph
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

27°
23°

Color Washout From Right 
 

25°
27°

Hue Graph 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Hue Graph
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

26°
34°

Color Shift From Right 
 

26°
37°

Lightness Graph 
 

Compare High-Res
AOC Q27G3XMN Lightness Graph
Compare High-Res
BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

30°
30°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

28°
34°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

15°
25°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

15°
29°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

14°
24°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

16°
29°
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Text Clarity 
 

7.5
7.0

ClearType On 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN ClearType On
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X ClearType On

ClearType Off 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN ClearType Off
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X ClearType Off

Panel Type 
 

VA
TN

Pixels 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Pixels
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pixels

Subpixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB
Show Text 

Direct Reflections 
 

6.4

Ring Light Picture  

AOC Q27G3XMN Ring Light Picture

Direct Reflections Graph  

 Preview Graph
AOC Q27G3XMN Direct Reflections Graph

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity 
 

32.3%

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Matte
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Reflections 
 

8.2

Average Room  

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Average Room

Average Room Off Picture  

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Bright Room Off Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Matte

Total Reflections 
 

4.7%

Indirect Reflections 
 

4.0%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

0.7%
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Ambient Black Level Raise 
 

8.7

Black Level Raise Picture  

AOC Q27G3XMN Black Level Raise Picture

Ambient Black Level Raise Graph  

 Preview Graph
AOC Q27G3XMN Ambient Black Level Raise Graph

Black Luminance @ 0 lx 
 

0.09 cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx 
 

0.59 cd/m²
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Total Reflected Light 
 

5.7

Bright Room Off Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Bright Room Off Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Bright Room Off Picture

Total Reflection Ring Light Picture  

AOC Q27G3XMN Total Reflection Ring Light Picture

Total Reflected Light Intensity 
 

35,932% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts 
 

No
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Gradient 
 

9.7
8.2

Gradient Picture 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Gradient Picture
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
8 Bit
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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

7.7
8.0

Native Refresh Rate 
 

165 Hz
240 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

180 Hz
240 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

180 Hz
240 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

144 Hz
240 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

180 Hz
N/A

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

60 Hz
N/A

DSC Toggle 
 

No

DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

N/A

DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

N/A
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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync 
 

Yes
Compatible (Tested)

G-SYNC 
 

Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum 
 

180 Hz
240 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
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VRR Motion Performance 
 

8.8
8.3

Pursuit Photo VRR 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Pursuit Photo VRR
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pursuit Photo VRR

OD Mode CAD Comparison  

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AOC Q27G3XMN OD Mode CAD Comparison
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X OD Mode CAD Comparison
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Recommended VRR OD Setting 
 

Medium
Custom11

Variable Overdrive Advertised 
 

No
No

Avg. CAD 
 

109
133

Best CAD 
 

106
117

Worst CAD 
 

117
160
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Refresh Rate Compliance 
 

8.5
8.5

Fast GTG Sequence  

 Preview Graph
AOC Q27G3XMN Fast GTG Sequence
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Fast GTG Sequence
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VRR Compliance  

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AOC Q27G3XMN VRR Compliance
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X VRR Compliance
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Compliance @ Max Hz 
 

65%
58%

Compliance @ 120 FPS 
 

75%
76%

Compliance @ 60 FPS 
 

86%
85%
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CAD @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

8.4
8.5

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh 
 

Compare High-Res
AOC Q27G3XMN CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate 
 

od-transition-max-refresh-rate-medium-0-31
OD medium
0 to 31
od-transition-max-refresh-rate-custom11-0-31
OD custom11
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Medium
High

Avg. CAD 
 

107
111

Best 10% CAD 
 

29
32

Worst 10% CAD 
 

219
195
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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

First Response Time 
 

4.2 ms
4.4 ms

Total Response Time 
 

4.5 ms
4.7 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Medium
High

RGB Overshoot 
 

1 RGB
0 RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

8 RGB
5 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

10.3 ms
11.4 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

10.3 ms
11.4 ms

Heatmap First Response 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Heatmap First Response
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Heatmap First Response

Heatmap Total Response 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Heatmap Total Response
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Heatmap Total Response

Heatmap RGB Overshoot 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Heatmap RGB Overshoot
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Heatmap RGB Overshoot
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CAD @ 120Hz 
 

8.5
8.0

Pursuit Photo 120Hz 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN Pursuit Photo 120Hz
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pursuit Photo 120Hz

CAD Heatmap 120Hz 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN CAD Heatmap 120Hz
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X CAD Heatmap 120Hz

OD Transition 120Hz 
 

od-transition-120-medium-0-31
OD medium
0 to 31
od-transition-120-custom11-0-31
OD custom11
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Medium
Custom11

Avg. CAD 
 

106
129

Best 10% CAD 
 

31
31

Worst 10% CAD 
 

203
277
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Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

9.4 ms
12.8 ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

1 RGB
2 RGB

Total Response Time 
 

4.4 ms
6.9 ms

First Response Time 
 

3.8 ms
5.3 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Medium
Custom11

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

9.9 ms
15.5 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

11 RGB
11 RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN 120Hz First Response Heatmap
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 120Hz First Response Heatmap

120Hz Total Response Heatmap 
 

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AOC Q27G3XMN 120Hz Total Response Heatmap
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120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot 
 

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CAD @ 60Hz 
 

8.2
7.4

Pursuit Photo 60Hz 
 

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CAD Heatmap 60Hz 
 

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OD Transition 60Hz 
 

od-transition-60-medium-0-31
OD medium
0 to 31
od-transition-60-custom11-0-31
OD custom11
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Medium
Premium

Avg. CAD 
 

116
162

Best 10% CAD 
 

29
32

Worst 10% CAD 
 

276
373
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Medium
Premium

First Response Time 
 

3.7 ms
10.8 ms

Total Response Time 
 

5.3 ms
11.6 ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

2 RGB
0 RGB

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

17.3 ms
25.7 ms

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

9.2 ms
24.9 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

16 RGB
3 RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap 
 

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60Hz Total Response Heatmap 
 

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60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap 
 

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture 
 

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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture 
 

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

No BFI
Yes

Maximum Frequency 
 

N/A
240 Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

N/A
120 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

N/A
280 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

N/A
280 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

No BFI
No

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No BFI
No

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

No BFI
Yes

VRR At The Same Time 
 

No BFI
No
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VRR Flicker 
 

2.0
6.0

VRR Flicker Video  

VRR Flicker Graph 
 

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Dark Gray Flicker 
 

6.7 RGB
1.6 RGB

Middle Gray Flicker 
 

5.4 RGB
3.3 RGB

Light Gray Flicker 
 

5.8 RGB
3.1 RGB
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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture 
 

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Flicker-Free 
 

Yes
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

>1000 Hz
0 Hz
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

8.8
8.9

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

4.3 ms
3.0 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

5.1 ms
4.6 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

9.3 ms
20.9 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

N/A
4.5 ms
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Resolution 
 

7.5
5.6

Native Resolution 
 

2560 x 1440
1920 x 1080

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
16:9

Megapixels 
 

3.7 MP
2.1 MP

Pixel Density 
 

109 PPI
90 PPI

PS5 Compatibility 
 

4.9
1.3

PS5 Compatibility Photo 
 

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PS5 Compatibility Table 
 

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4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
No

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
No

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes
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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

7.1
3.2

XSX Compatibility Photo 
 

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XSX Compatibility Table 
 

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4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
No

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes
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Inputs Photos  

Inputs 1 
 

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Inputs 2 
 

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Inputs 
 

Inputs 1 
 

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Inputs 2 
 

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DisplayPort 
 

1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.2)

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth 
 

No DisplayPort 2.1
No DisplayPort 2.1

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
No

DVI 
 

No

HDMI 
 

2 (HDMI 2.0)
3 (HDMI 2.0)

VGA 
 

No

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

Daisy Chaining 
 

No
No

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

Yes
1

3.5mm Audio In 
 

No

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

No

Ethernet 
 

No

HDR10 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Vision 
 

No

USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

0
0

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

No USB-A Ports
No USB-A Ports

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

No
No

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Upstream 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt 
 

No
No
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macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot 
 

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Features

Additional Features 
 

Speakers 
 

No
No

HDR10 
 

Yes
No

RGB Illumination 
 

No
No

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
No

KVM Switch 
 

No
No

Smart OS 
 

No
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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture 
 

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