Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2546 vs Dell S2417DG

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2546

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

Dell S2417DG

23.8″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

BenQ XL2546 and Dell S2417DG are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: Dell S2417DG leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ XL2546

If you care most about refresh rate.

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Dell S2417DG

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2546Dell S2417DG
70Gear score70
24.5″Screen size23.8″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelTN
1 msResponse time1 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 XL2546 or Dell S2417DG better?

BenQ XL2546 and Dell S2417DG are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Dell S2417DG leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XL2546 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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