BenQ XL2540 vs Philips 27M1C5500VL
BenQ XL2540
24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TNPhilips 27M1C5500VL
27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VABenQ XL2540 and Philips 27M1C5500VL are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Resolution: Philips 27M1C5500VL leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
- Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
- Response time: BenQ XL2540 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
BenQ XL2540
If you care most about refresh rate, response time.
Philips 27M1C5500VL
If you care most about resolution.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| BenQ XL2540 | Philips 27M1C5500VL | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| 24.5″ | Screen size | 27″ |
| 1920×1080 | Resolution | 2560×1440 |
| 240 Hz | Refresh rate | 165 Hz |
| TN | Panel | VA |
| 1 ms | Response time | 4 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 27M1C5500VL better?
BenQ XL2540 and Philips 27M1C5500VL are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Philips 27M1C5500VL leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: BenQ XL2540 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: BenQ XL2540 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).