Monitors / Comparison
Acer KN242HYL vs BenQ SW240
Monitor · Acer
Acer KN242HYL
23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · IPSAverage
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
VS
Monitor · BenQ
BenQ SW240
24.1″ · 1920×1200 · 60 Hz · IPSAverage
Refresh rate15
Resolution57
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict
Acer KN242HYL and BenQ SW240 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45.
- Resolution: BenQ SW240 leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).
- Response time: Acer KN242HYL leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this
Acer KN242HYL
If you care most about response time.
Pick this
BenQ SW240
If you care most about resolution.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Acer KN242HYL | BenQ SW240 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 45 |
| 23.8″ | Screen size | 24.1″ |
| 1920×1080 | Resolution | 1920×1200 |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | IPS |
| 4 ms | Response time | 5 ms |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $466 |
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 KN242HYL or BenQ SW240 better?
Acer KN242HYL and BenQ SW240 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45. Resolution: BenQ SW240 leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080). Response time: Acer KN242HYL leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).