Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2540 vs Gigabyte GS27FA

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2540

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GS27FA

27″ · 1920×1080 · 190 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate74
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

BenQ XL2540 and Gigabyte GS27FA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 190 Hz).
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BenQ XL2540

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2540Gigabyte GS27FA
70Gear score70
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate190 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

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 XL2540 or Gigabyte GS27FA better?

BenQ XL2540 and Gigabyte GS27FA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 190 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 190 Hz).

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