Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro VG242YP vs BenQ XL2540

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro VG242YP

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2540

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Nitro VG242YP and BenQ XL2540 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ XL2540

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro VG242YPBenQ XL2540
70Gear score70
23.8″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelTN
1 msResponse time1 ms

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 Nitro VG242YP or BenQ XL2540 better?

Acer Nitro VG242YP and BenQ XL2540 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

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