Monitors / Comparison

BenQ MOBIUZ EX240 vs Monoprice Dark Matter

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ MOBIUZ EX240

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time78
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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 MOBIUZ EX240 and Monoprice Dark Matter are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Resolution: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX240 leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ MOBIUZ EX240 leads (2 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

BenQ MOBIUZ EX240

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Monoprice Dark Matter

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ MOBIUZ EX240Monoprice Dark Matter
68Gear score68
23.8″Screen size49″
1920×1080Resolution5120×1440
165 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelVA
2 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $228Estimated 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 MOBIUZ EX240 or Monoprice Dark Matter better?

BenQ MOBIUZ EX240 and Monoprice Dark Matter are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Resolution: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX240 leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: BenQ MOBIUZ EX240 leads (2 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ MOBIUZ EX240 leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ MOBIUZ EX240 ≈ $228, Monoprice Dark Matter ≈ $800. Current prices vary by store.