Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K vs Dell S2716DGR

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell S2716DGR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K and Dell S2716DGR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: Dell S2716DGR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Dell S2716DGR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540KDell S2716DGR
67Gear score67
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelTN
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $650

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 ZOWIE XL2540K or Dell S2716DGR better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K and Dell S2716DGR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: Dell S2716DGR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).