Comparison between:
- 27" BenQ XL2720Z
- 27" Asus TUF Gaming VG279QL3A
- 27" MSI MAG 274F
- 27" LG 27GS60F
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| BenQ XL2720Z | Asus TUF Gaming VG279QL3A | MSI MAG 274F | LG 27GS60F | |
| Series | - | TUF Gaming | MAG | UltraGear |
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| Model alias | - | - | - | 27GS60F-B UltraGear 27GS60F |
| Model year | 2013 | 2023 | 2025 | 2024 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 27 in | 27 in | 27 in | 27 in |
| Diagonal | 684.7 mm 68.47 cm 26.9567 in 2.2464 ft | 684.667 mm 68.4667 cm 26.9554 in 2.2463 ft | 685.655 mm 68.5655 cm 26.9943 in 2.2495 ft | 685.8 mm 68.58 cm 27 in 2.25 ft |
| Width | 597.6 mm 59.76 cm 23.5276 in 1.9606 ft | 597.736 mm 59.7736 cm 23.5329 in 1.9611 ft | 597.888 mm 59.7888 cm 23.5389 in 1.9616 ft | 597.73 mm 59.773 cm 23.5327 in 1.9611 ft |
| Height | 336.15 mm 33.615 cm 13.2343 in 1.1029 ft | 335.664 mm 33.5664 cm 13.2151 in 1.1013 ft | 336.312 mm 33.6312 cm 13.2406 in 1.1034 ft | 336.22 mm 33.622 cm 13.237 in 1.1031 ft |
| Panel manufacturer | AU Optronics | - | - | - |
| Panel model | M270HTN01.0 | - | - | - |
| Panel type | TN | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD / 1080p | 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD / 1080p | 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD / 1080p | 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD / 1080p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.311 mm 0.0311 cm 0.0123 in 0.001 ft | 0.311 mm 0.0311 cm 0.0123 in 0.001 ft | 0.311 mm 0.0311 cm 0.0123 in 0.001 ft | 0.311 mm 0.0311 cm 0.0122 in 0.001 ft |
| Pixel density | 81 ppi 32 ppcm | 81 ppi 32 ppcm | 81 ppi 32 ppcm | 81 ppi 32 ppcm |
| Display area | 64.52 % | 88.41 % | 90.42 % | 89.69 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 89 % | 125 % | 101 % | 99 % |
| Adobe RGB (1998) | 64.9 % | - | 86 % | - |
| NTSC (1953) | 72 % | - | - | - |
| DCI P3 | - | 90 % | 81 % | - |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | - | 400 cd/m² | - | - |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 12000000 : 1 | - | 100000000 : 1 | - |
| HDR | - | HDR10 DisplayHDR 400 | - | HDR10 |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 170 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 160 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 1 ms 0.0010 s | 1 ms 0.0010 s | 1 ms 0.0010 s | 1 ms 0.0010 s |
| Average response time | 4 ms 0.0040 s | - | - | - |
| Maximum response time | 7 ms 0.0070 s | - | - | - |
| Input lag | 3.2 ms 0.0032 s | - | - | - |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| - | - | Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | - |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | Yes | No | No | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | - | 30 kHz - 250 kHz | 55.68 kHz - 218.16 kHz | - |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 144 Hz | 48 Hz - 180 Hz | 48 Hz - 200 Hz | 48 Hz - 180 Hz |
| - | DisplayPort - 250 kHz - 250 kHz; 48 Hz - 180 Hz HDMI - 30 kHz - 225 kHz; 48 Hz - 180 Hz | - | - |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric current (A) | - | - | 3.42 A | - |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.5 W | 0.3 W | - | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | - | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (eco) | 16 W | - | - | - |
| Power consumption (average) | 27 W | 14 W | 32 W | 19 W |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 34 W | - | - | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 642 mm 64.2 cm 25.2756 in 2.1063 ft | 615 mm 61.5 cm 24.2126 in 2.0177 ft | 613.5 mm 61.35 cm 24.1535 in 2.0128 ft | 614.2 mm 61.42 cm 24.1811 in 2.0151 ft |
| Height | 485 mm 48.5 cm 19.0945 in 1.5912 ft | 369 mm 36.9 cm 14.5276 in 1.2106 ft | 362.46 mm 36.246 cm 14.2701 in 1.1892 ft | 364.8 mm 36.48 cm 14.3622 in 1.1969 ft |
| Depth | 74 mm 7.4 cm 2.9134 in 0.2428 ft | 60 mm 6 cm 2.3622 in 0.1969 ft | 62.1 mm 6.21 cm 2.4449 in 0.2037 ft | 51.7 mm 5.17 cm 2.0354 in 0.1696 ft |
| Weight | - | 3.7 kg 8.16 lbs | - | 5.1 kg 11.24 lbs |
| Width with stand | 642 mm 64.2 cm 25.2756 in 2.1063 ft | 615 mm 61.5 cm 24.2126 in 2.0177 ft | 613.5 mm 61.35 cm 24.1535 in 2.0128 ft | 614.2 mm 61.42 cm 24.1811 in 2.0151 ft |
| Height with stand | 548 mm 54.8 cm 21.5748 in 1.7979 ft | 427 mm 42.7 cm 16.811 in 1.4009 ft | 438.5 mm 43.85 cm 17.2638 in 1.4386 ft | 454.2 mm 45.42 cm 17.8819 in 1.4902 ft |
| Depth with stand | 273 mm 27.3 cm 10.748 in 0.8957 ft | 215 mm 21.5 cm 8.4646 in 0.7054 ft | 249.7 mm 24.97 cm 9.8307 in 0.8192 ft | 224.8 mm 22.48 cm 8.8504 in 0.7375 ft |
| Weight with stand | 7.5 kg 16.53 lbs | 5.9 kg 13.01 lbs | 4.2 kg 9.26 lbs | 5.8 kg 12.79 lbs |
| Box width | - | 730 mm 73 cm 28.7402 in 2.395 ft | 683 mm 68.3 cm 26.8898 in 2.2408 ft | 707 mm 70.7 cm 27.8346 in 2.3196 ft |
| Box height | - | 446 mm 44.6 cm 17.5591 in 1.4633 ft | 448 mm 44.8 cm 17.6378 in 1.4698 ft | 453 mm 45.3 cm 17.8346 in 1.4862 ft |
| Box depth | - | 224 mm 22.4 cm 8.8189 in 0.7349 ft | 127 mm 12.7 cm 5 in 0.4167 ft | 164 mm 16.4 cm 6.4567 in 0.5381 ft |
| Box weight | - | 8.4 kg 18.52 lbs | 6.25 kg 13.78 lbs | 7.9 kg 17.42 lbs |
| Stand depth | - | 215 mm 21.5 cm 8.4646 in 0.7054 ft | 249.7 mm 24.97 cm 9.8307 in 0.8192 ft | 224.8 mm 22.48 cm 8.8504 in 0.7375 ft |
| Colors | Black | Black | Black | Black |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Height adjustment range | 140 mm 14 cm 5.5118 in 0.4593 ft | 120 mm 12 cm 4.7244 in 0.3937 ft | - | - |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Left pivot | 0 ° | 90 ° | - | - |
| Right pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° | - | - |
| Left/right swivel | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Left swivel | 45 ° | 15 ° | - | - |
| Right swivel | 45 ° | 15 ° | - | - |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 20 ° | 23 ° | 20 ° | 15 ° |
| - | 1/4" Tripod Socket | - | - |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | - | 2 x 2 W | - | - |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 1 x USB (mini) 1 x USB 2.0 (upstream) 3 x USB 2.0 (downstream) 2 x HDMI 1.4 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x DVI-D Dual Link 1 x D-sub 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HBR2) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x HDMI 2.0 (b; CEC) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a; HBR2) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | - | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2 |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | Black eQualizer 2.0 Display Pilot Flicker-free technology FPS / RTS mode Game mode loader Low Blue Light Motion Blur Reduction 2.0 Nvidia 3D LightBoost Nvidia 3D Vision 2 S Switch Arc Senseye 3 | Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync Premium Asus DisplayWidget Color Temperature Selection Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) Flicker-free technology GameFast Input technology GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment) GaneVisual (Scenery/Racing/Cinema/RTS/RPG/FPS/sRGB Modes/MOBA Mode) Low Blue Light Shadow Boost Trace Free Technology Variable Overdrive VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180 Certified | 5-way OSD navigation joystick Adaptive-Sync technology AI Vision Console Mode Fast IPS Flicker-free technology Game Assistance HDR Ready Low Blue Light Rapid IPS Wide Color Gamut | 3-Side Virtually Borderless Display Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync technology Black Stabilizer Crosshair Dynamic Action Sync Flicker-free technology HDR Effect Low Blue Light NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Reader mode Smart Energy Saving |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | ENERGY STAR 6.0 | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light | CE FCC RoHS | CE FCC-B RoHS TUV-Type UL(cUL) VCCI |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | - | 0 °C - 50 °C 32 °F - 122 °F | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating humidity | - | - | 20 % - 90 % | 10 % - 80 % |
| Operating altitude | - | - | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | - |
| Storage temperature | - | 20 °C - 60 °C 68 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | - | - | 10 % - 90 % | 5 % - 85 % |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | DisplayPort cable D-sub cable DVI cable USB 3.0 cable | DisplayPort cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) | HDMI cable | DisplayPort cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| BenQ XL2720Z | Asus TUF Gaming VG279QL3A | MSI MAG 274F | LG 27GS60F |