Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW242Q vs MSI Pro MP2412

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 MP2412

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ SW242Q and MSI Pro MP2412 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Pro MP2412 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Pro MP2412 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ SW242Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Pro MP2412

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW242QMSI Pro MP2412
52Gear score52
24.1″Screen size23.8″
2560×1600Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time4 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 MSI Pro MP2412 better?

BenQ SW242Q and MSI Pro MP2412 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Pro MP2412 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: MSI Pro MP2412 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Pro MP2412 leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).