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AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K: Comparison
AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K separate most on refresh rate: AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 at 360 Hz, BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K at 240 Hz, 33% in favour of AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 33%, again favouring AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. They match on 6 other specifications, including aspect ratio, curved and screen curvature.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | TN |
| Brand | AOC | BenQ |
| Model Number | AG276QSG2 | XL2546K |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 24.5 in-9% |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 240 Hz-33% |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync with Pulsar | None |
| Curved | No | No |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 240 Hz-33% |
| Backlight Strobing | Yes | Yes |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 320 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm | 155 mm |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
| Series | AGON PRO | ZOWIE XL2546K |
| Color Gamut | 131.3% sRGB, 97.3% DCI-P3 | Standard Gamut |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | None |
| Source URL | https://www.aoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/ag276qsg2 | https://zowie.benq.com/en-ap/monitor/xl2546k.html |
Verdict
AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A premium 1440p esports monitor whose hardware G-Sync Ultimate module and dense Mini-LED backlight justify its price for NVIDIA enthusiasts.
BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built competitive esports monitor whose DyAc2 motion clarity outweighs its dated 1080p TN panel for serious players.