Monitors / Comparison
BenQ SW242Q vs Samsung UE590
Monitor · BenQ
BenQ SW242Q
24.1″ · 2560×1600 · 60 Hz · IPSAverage
Refresh rate15
Resolution83
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · Samsung
Samsung UE590
23.6″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · PLS · 2015Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel65
Response time60
Recency25
Verdict
BenQ SW242Q and Samsung UE590 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Resolution: Samsung UE590 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1600).
- Response time: Samsung UE590 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this
Samsung UE590
If you care most about resolution, response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| BenQ SW242Q | Samsung UE590 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| 24.1″ | Screen size | 23.6″ |
| 2560×1600 | Resolution | 3840×2160 |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | PLS |
| 5 ms | Response time | 4 ms |
| — | Release year | 2015 |
| ≈ $550 | Estimated 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 UE590 better?
BenQ SW242Q and Samsung UE590 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: Samsung UE590 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1600). Response time: Samsung UE590 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).