Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW240 vs NEC EA294WMi-BK

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ SW240

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

NEC EA294WMi-BK

29″ · 2560×1080 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time43
Verdict

BenQ SW240 and NEC EA294WMi-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 46.

  • Resolution: NEC EA294WMi-BK leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1200).
  • Response time: BenQ SW240 leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

BenQ SW240

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

NEC EA294WMi-BK

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW240NEC EA294WMi-BK
45Gear score46
24.1″Screen size29″
1920×1200Resolution2560×1080
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time6 ms
≈ $466Estimated price≈ $449

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 SW240 or NEC EA294WMi-BK better?

BenQ SW240 and NEC EA294WMi-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 46. Resolution: NEC EA294WMi-BK leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1200). Response time: BenQ SW240 leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ SW240 ≈ $466, NEC EA294WMi-BK ≈ $449. Current prices vary by store.