Monitors / Comparison

BenQ BENQGW2255 vs HP ZR2040w

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ BENQGW2255

21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time43
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Monitor · HP

HP ZR2040w

20″ · 1600×900 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution36
Panel80
Response time37
Verdict

BenQ BENQGW2255 and HP ZR2040w are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 38.

  • Resolution: BenQ BENQGW2255 leads (1920×1080 vs 1600×900).
  • Response time: BenQ BENQGW2255 leads (6 ms vs 7 ms).
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BenQ BENQGW2255

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ BENQGW2255HP ZR2040w
37Gear score38
21.5″Screen size20″
1920×1080Resolution1600×900
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelIPS
6 msResponse time7 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 BenQ BENQGW2255 or HP ZR2040w better?

BenQ BENQGW2255 and HP ZR2040w are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 38. Resolution: BenQ BENQGW2255 leads (1920×1080 vs 1600×900). Response time: BenQ BENQGW2255 leads (6 ms vs 7 ms).