Monitors / Comparison

BenQ GW2490 vs BenQ SW271C

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ GW2490

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ SW271C

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · Mini LED
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel65
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ GW2490 and BenQ SW271C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW271C leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ GW2490 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ GW2490

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

BenQ SW271C

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ GW2490BenQ SW271C
54Gear score54
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
100 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelMini LED
5 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $115Estimated price—

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 GW2490 or BenQ SW271C better?

BenQ GW2490 and BenQ SW271C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Resolution: BenQ SW271C leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ GW2490 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ GW2490 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).