Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator XB241YU vs BenQ XL2540

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator XB241YU

23.8″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel50
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 Predator XB241YU and BenQ XL2540 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: Acer Predator XB241YU leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Predator XB241YU

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ XL2540

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator XB241YUBenQ XL2540
70Gear score70
23.8″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
TNPanelTN
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 Predator XB241YU or BenQ XL2540 better?

Acer Predator XB241YU and BenQ XL2540 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Acer Predator XB241YU leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). 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).