Monitors / Comparison

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

Monitor · Acer

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx

49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution97
Panel66
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer EI491CUR SbmiipphxBenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus
69Gear score69
49″Screen size24.5″
5120×1440Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
VAPanelTN
≈ $930Estimated price≈ $500

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx or BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus better?

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx ≈ $930, BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus ≈ $500. Current prices vary by store.