Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator Z1 vs BenQ XL2546

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator Z1

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2546

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

Acer Predator Z1 and BenQ XL2546 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: Acer Predator Z1 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ XL2546 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

Acer Predator Z1

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ XL2546

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Z1BenQ XL2546
70Gear score70
31.5″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelTN
4 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 Z1 or BenQ XL2546 better?

Acer Predator Z1 and BenQ XL2546 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Acer Predator Z1 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: BenQ XL2546 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).