Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW242Q vs Philips 349X7FJEW/27

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 · Philips

Philips 349X7FJEW/27

34″ · 3440×1440 · 60 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ SW242Q and Philips 349X7FJEW/27 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Resolution: Philips 349X7FJEW/27 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1600).
  • Response time: Philips 349X7FJEW/27 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
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Philips 349X7FJEW/27

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW242QPhilips 349X7FJEW/27
52Gear score52
24.1″Screen size34″
2560×1600Resolution3440×1440
60 HzRefresh rate60 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 Philips 349X7FJEW/27 better?

BenQ SW242Q and Philips 349X7FJEW/27 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: Philips 349X7FJEW/27 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1600). Response time: Philips 349X7FJEW/27 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).