Monitors / Comparison

BenQ GW2490 vs Samsung ViewFinity S70A

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 · Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S70A

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ GW2490 and Samsung ViewFinity S70A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Resolution: Samsung ViewFinity S70A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ GW2490 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
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BenQ GW2490

If you care most about refresh rate.

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Samsung ViewFinity S70A

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ GW2490Samsung ViewFinity S70A
54Gear score54
23.8″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
100 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelVA
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 Samsung ViewFinity S70A better?

BenQ GW2490 and Samsung ViewFinity S70A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Resolution: Samsung ViewFinity S70A 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).