Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2540 vs Philips 27M1C5200W

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2540

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

Philips 27M1C5200W

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ XL2540 and Philips 27M1C5200W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Response time: BenQ XL2540 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
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BenQ XL2540

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2540Philips 27M1C5200W
70Gear score70
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time4 ms

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 Philips 27M1C5200W better?

BenQ XL2540 and Philips 27M1C5200W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Response time: BenQ XL2540 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

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