Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW240 vs Samsung CR500

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ SW240

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

Samsung CR500

32″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ SW240 and Samsung CR500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 46.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW240 leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung CR500 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: Samsung CR500 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ SW240

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung CR500

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW240Samsung CR500
45Gear score46
24.1″Screen size32″
1920×1200Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $466Estimated price≈ $215

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 Samsung CR500 better?

BenQ SW240 and Samsung CR500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 46. Resolution: BenQ SW240 leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Samsung CR500 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: Samsung CR500 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung CR500 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ SW240 ≈ $466, Samsung CR500 ≈ $215. Current prices vary by store.