Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW242Q vs MSI PRO MP223 E2

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 · MSI

MSI PRO MP223 E2

21.4″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ SW242Q and MSI PRO MP223 E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP223 E2 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI PRO MP223 E2 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ SW242Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI PRO MP223 E2

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW242QMSI PRO MP223 E2
52Gear score52
24.1″Screen size21.4″
2560×1600Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $550Estimated price≈ $65

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 MSI PRO MP223 E2 better?

BenQ SW242Q and MSI PRO MP223 E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP223 E2 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: MSI PRO MP223 E2 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP223 E2 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ SW242Q ≈ $550, MSI PRO MP223 E2 ≈ $65. Current prices vary by store.