Monitors / Comparison

BenQ SW242Q vs Sceptre C345W-2560UN

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 · Sceptre

Sceptre C345W-2560UN

34″ · 2560×1080 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate40
Resolution62
Panel66
Response time43
Verdict

BenQ SW242Q and Sceptre C345W-2560UN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Sceptre C345W-2560UN leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ SW242Q leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

BenQ SW242Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Sceptre C345W-2560UN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ SW242QSceptre C345W-2560UN
52Gear score52
24.1″Screen size34″
2560×1600Resolution2560×1080
60 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time6 ms
≈ $550Estimated price≈ $251

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 Sceptre C345W-2560UN better?

BenQ SW242Q and Sceptre C345W-2560UN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Resolution: BenQ SW242Q leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: Sceptre C345W-2560UN leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: BenQ SW242Q leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Sceptre C345W-2560UN leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ SW242Q ≈ $550, Sceptre C345W-2560UN ≈ $251. Current prices vary by store.