Monitors / Comparison

BenQ BL2201PU vs Planar LA2250RTPW

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ BL2201PU

22″ · 1680×1050 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 35.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution46
Panel50
Response time50
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Monitor · Planar

Planar LA2250RTPW

21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Response time30
Verdict

BenQ BL2201PU and Planar LA2250RTPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36.

  • Resolution: Planar LA2250RTPW leads (1920×1080 vs 1680×1050).
  • Refresh rate: Planar LA2250RTPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ BL2201PU leads (5 ms vs 14 ms).
Pick this

BenQ BL2201PU

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Planar LA2250RTPW

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ BL2201PUPlanar LA2250RTPW
35Gear score36
22″Screen size21.5″
1680×1050Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
TNPanel—
5 msResponse time14 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 BL2201PU or Planar LA2250RTPW better?

BenQ BL2201PU and Planar LA2250RTPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36. Resolution: Planar LA2250RTPW leads (1920×1080 vs 1680×1050). Refresh rate: Planar LA2250RTPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: BenQ BL2201PU leads (5 ms vs 14 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Planar LA2250RTPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).