Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2546 vs Cooler Master Tempest GP2711

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2546

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

Cooler Master Tempest GP2711

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · QD-VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ XL2546 and Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ XL2546 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

BenQ XL2546

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Cooler Master Tempest GP2711

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2546Cooler Master Tempest GP2711
70Gear score70
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelQD-VA
1 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $333

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 XL2546 or Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 better?

BenQ XL2546 and Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: BenQ XL2546 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).