Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW242Q vs Lenovo 61E8GAR1US

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 · Lenovo

Lenovo 61E8GAR1US

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

BenQ SW242Q and Lenovo 61E8GAR1US are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1440).
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BenQ SW242Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW242QLenovo 61E8GAR1US
52Gear score52
24.1″Screen size27″
2560×1600Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time—
≈ $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 Lenovo 61E8GAR1US better?

BenQ SW242Q and Lenovo 61E8GAR1US are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1440).