Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2546 vs Dell Alienware AW3420DW

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 · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3420DW

34.1″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time78
Verdict

BenQ XL2546 and Dell Alienware AW3420DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3420DW leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ XL2546 leads (1 ms vs 2 ms).
Pick this

BenQ XL2546

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3420DW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2546Dell Alienware AW3420DW
70Gear score70
24.5″Screen size34.1″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
240 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time2 ms
—Estimated price≈ $630

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 Dell Alienware AW3420DW better?

BenQ XL2546 and Dell Alienware AW3420DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3420DW leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: BenQ XL2546 leads (1 ms vs 2 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 120 Hz).