Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW242Q vs iiyama B2783QSU-B1

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 · iiyama

iiyama B2783QSU-B1

27″ · 2560×1440 · 70 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate22
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

BenQ SW242Q and iiyama B2783QSU-B1 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: iiyama B2783QSU-B1 leads (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: iiyama B2783QSU-B1 leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ SW242Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

iiyama B2783QSU-B1

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW242Qiiyama B2783QSU-B1
52Gear score52
24.1″Screen size27″
2560×1600Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate70 Hz
IPSPanelTN
5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $550Estimated 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 SW242Q or iiyama B2783QSU-B1 better?

BenQ SW242Q and iiyama B2783QSU-B1 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: iiyama B2783QSU-B1 leads (70 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: iiyama B2783QSU-B1 leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: iiyama B2783QSU-B1 leads (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).