Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW242Q vs HP Z34c G3

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ SW242Q

24.1″ · 2560×1600 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution83
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · HP

HP Z34c G3

34″ · 3440×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS · 2019
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time43
Recency47
Verdict

BenQ SW242Q and HP Z34c G3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Resolution: HP Z34c G3 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1600).
  • Response time: BenQ SW242Q leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
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BenQ SW242Q

If you care most about response time.

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HP Z34c G3

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW242QHP Z34c G3
52Gear score52
24.1″Screen size34″
2560×1600Resolution3440×1440
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time6 ms
—Release year2019
≈ $550Estimated price≈ $900

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 SW242Q or HP Z34c G3 better?

BenQ SW242Q and HP Z34c G3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: HP Z34c G3 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1600). Response time: BenQ SW242Q leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ SW242Q ≈ $550, HP Z34c G3 ≈ $900. Current prices vary by store.