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AOC 27G4X vs BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX: Comparison
AOC 27G4X vs BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX refresh rate compared
Start with refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AOC 27G4X 180 Hz against BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX 144 Hz, 20% in favour of AOC 27G4X. Max refresh rate runs the same way, 180 Hz on the AOC 27G4X versus 144 Hz on the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, another win for AOC 27G4X. Add screen size to that, 27 in on the AOC 27G4X versus 31.5 in on the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
The AOC 27G4X is the one to take for extreme budget-conscious gamers and first-time QHD high-refresh upgraders, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting real HDR contrast and anyone wanting a fully adjustable stand. Buy the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX for HDR movie and game enthusiasts wanting real peak brightness and buyers who want good built-in speakers without external audio gear, though it is not built for esports players wanting 240Hz or higher and dark-room OLED purists. Our rating of the AOC 27G4X (7.6/10): an aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills. Our rating of the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX (8.5/10): A bright, well-rounded 4K Mini-LED gaming monitor whose HDR performance and audio stand out from typical gaming displays.
What AOC 27G4X and BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX have in common
Everything else lines up. Panel type, response time, response time gtg, hdr support and hdr formats read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 7 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AOC 27G4X and BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 1920 x 1080 on the AOC 27G4X versus 3840 x 2160 on the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX.
Is the Panel Technology the same on the AOC 27G4X and BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX?
It is. Both are listed at IPS, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- AOC 27G4X
- IPS
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- IPS
Brand
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- BenQ
Model Number
- AOC 27G4X
- 27G4X
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- EX321UX
Screen Size
- AOC 27G4X
- 27 in-14%
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 31.5 inBest
Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Panel Technology
- AOC 27G4X
- IPS
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- AOC 27G4X
- 16:9
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- AOC 27G4X
- 180 HzBest
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 144 Hz-20%
Response Time
- AOC 27G4X
- 1 ms
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 1 ms
Adaptive Sync
- AOC 27G4X
- Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
HDR Support
- AOC 27G4X
- Yes
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- Yes
Curved
- AOC 27G4X
- No
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- No
Panel Coating
- AOC 27G4X
- Matte anti-glare
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- Matte anti-glare
Native Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920x1080
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 3840x2160
Screen Curvature
- AOC 27G4X
- Flat
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- Flat
Max Refresh Rate
- AOC 27G4X
- 180 HzBest
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 144 Hz-20%
Response Time GtG
- AOC 27G4X
- 1 ms
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 1 ms
VRR Standard
- AOC 27G4X
- G-Sync Compatible
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- FreeSync Premium Pro
HDR Certification
- AOC 27G4X
- HDR10 signal only
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- DisplayHDR 1000
SDR Brightness
- AOC 27G4X
- 300 nits
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 700 nitsBest
Native Contrast Ratio
- AOC 27G4X
- 1000:1
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 1000:1
DCI-P3 Coverage
- AOC 27G4X
- 95.5 %
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 99 %
Height Adjustment Range
- AOC 27G4X
- 130 mm
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 100 mmBest
VESA Mount Pattern
- AOC 27G4X
- 100x100
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 100x100
Series
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC Gaming 27G4X
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- MOBIUZ
Color Gamut
- AOC 27G4X
- 128.3% sRGB, 95.5% DCI-P3
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- 99% DCI-P3, 99% Adobe RGB
HDR Formats
- AOC 27G4X
- HDR10
- BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
- HDR10
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOC 27G4X if you want the higher refresh rate (180 Hz vs 144 Hz), the lower response time (1 ms vs 1 ms) and the higher max refresh rate (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Choose BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX if you want the higher screen size (31.5 in vs 27 in).
Verdict
AOC 27G4X
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
An aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills.
BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A bright, well-rounded 4K Mini-LED gaming monitor whose HDR performance and audio stand out from typical gaming displays.