BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X vs LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X (#3) vs LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B (#4): in our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors scoring the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X totals 9/10 and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 8.9/10, the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X leading on Speed and Input Lag and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B on Panel Quality and Value.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $746 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 540Hz | 480Hz |
| Panel | TN | WOLED |
| Response Time | 0.5ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
| Features | DyAc 2, Black eQualizer | — |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our 240hz monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B made our Top 5 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors, at #3 and #4. The esports tournament standard with DyAc 2 motion blur reduction at 540Hz. What CS2 pros demand when every frame matters. The world's fastest OLED at 480Hz with MLA+ technology for 1300 nit peak brightness. Anti-glare coating and DisplayPort 2.1 make it future-proof for competitive gaming.
We score 240hz+ gaming monitors on Speed (35%), Input Lag (25%), Panel Quality (20%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X totals 9 out of 10 and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 8.9. The widest gap is Panel Quality, where the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B scores 9.1 against 7 for the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X — colors and viewing angles. Speed also separates them: 10 for the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X versus 9.1 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B claws back ground on Value and Features.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution — 1920x1080 on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X versus 2560x1440 on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B; Refresh Rate — 540Hz on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X versus 480Hz on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B; Panel — TN on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X versus WOLED on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B; Response Time — 0.5ms GtG on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X versus 0.03ms GtG on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $899 for the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X and $746 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B, a $153 difference in the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B's favor. Owners praise the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X for 540Hz refresh rate and dyAc 2 motion blur reduction; the most common complaint is TN panel with limited colors. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B for 480Hz OLED refresh rate and 0.03ms response time; the most common complaint is only 1440p resolution.
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X
- 540Hz refresh rate
- DyAc 2 motion blur reduction
- Tournament-proven
- Black eQualizer
- TN panel with limited colors
- Only 1080p
- Very expensive for TN
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B
- 480Hz OLED refresh rate
- 0.03ms response time
- 1300 nit peak (MLA+)
- DisplayPort 2.1
- Only 1440p resolution
- Expensive
- No built-in speakers
Which should you buy?
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X is the better fit for esports professionals and competitive CS2/Valorant — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Speed and Input Lag. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is the better fit for competitive esports players and motion clarity enthusiasts, and the stronger choice if Panel Quality and Value matter more to you than the overall score. If the $153 saving matters more than Panel Quality, the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is the better value. The BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X is a poor fit for color accuracy needs; the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is a poor fit for 4K seekers.
Choose the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X if
- Esports professionals
- Competitive CS2/Valorant
- Motion clarity absolute priority
Skip it if
- Color accuracy needs
- Content creators
Choose the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B if
- Competitive esports players
- Motion clarity enthusiasts
- Those with high-end GPUs
Skip it if
- 4K seekers
- Productivity focus
Common questions
Is the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X better than the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B?
In our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors ranking the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X scores higher overall, 9 to 8.9, with the biggest advantage in Panel Quality. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is stronger on Panel Quality and Value, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X cost than the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B?
$153 more as of February 1, 2026: $899 for the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X against $746 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Panel Quality — 9.1 versus 7 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 1920x1080 on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X versus 2560x1440 on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. In use, the gap that matters most is Panel Quality (7 vs 9.1 in our scoring): colors and viewing angles.