Monitors / Comparison

BenQ GL2780 vs BenQ SW240

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ GL2780

27″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ SW240

24.1″ · 1920×1200 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution57
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ GL2780 and BenQ SW240 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW240 leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ GL2780 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ GL2780 leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ GL2780

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

BenQ SW240

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ GL2780BenQ SW240
46Gear score45
27″Screen size24.1″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1200
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $466

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 GL2780 or BenQ SW240 better?

BenQ GL2780 and BenQ SW240 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45. Resolution: BenQ SW240 leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ GL2780 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: BenQ GL2780 leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ GL2780 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).