Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX3203R vs Monoprice Dark Matter

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 Dark Matter

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

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

  • Resolution: Monoprice Dark Matter 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 Dark Matter

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX3203RMonoprice Dark Matter
68Gear score68
31.5″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $800

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 Dark Matter better?

BenQ EX3203R and Monoprice Dark Matter are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Resolution: Monoprice Dark Matter 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).