Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW242Q vs Samsung T27A950

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ SW242Q

24.1″ · 2560×1600 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution83
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung T27A950

27″ · 1920×1080 · 120 Hz
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate50
Resolution55
Response time50
Verdict

BenQ SW242Q and Samsung T27A950 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung T27A950 leads (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ SW242Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung T27A950

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW242QSamsung T27A950
52Gear score52
24.1″Screen size27″
2560×1600Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanel—
5 msResponse time5 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 Samsung T27A950 better?

BenQ SW242Q and Samsung T27A950 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Samsung T27A950 leads (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung T27A950 leads (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).