Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX3203R vs Monoprice 40865

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX3203R

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · Monoprice

Monoprice 40865

49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ EX3203R and Monoprice 40865 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Resolution: Monoprice 40865 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX3203R leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ EX3203R

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Monoprice 40865

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX3203RMonoprice 40865
68Gear score68
31.5″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 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 EX3203R or Monoprice 40865 better?

BenQ EX3203R and Monoprice 40865 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Resolution: Monoprice 40865 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ EX3203R leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX3203R leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).