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391 new monitors to compare on price, score and specs; collected Nov 12.
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391 new monitors, catalog as of Nov 12, 2026. The page address saves your choice.
- No proven discountscore 5.9score 5.9
AOC
24G42HE$100
Best price at Amazonchecked today
Why
Who it’s forCompetitive gaming
Pros77% below similar
ConsNo built-in speaker
- No proven discountscore 8.7score 8.7
BenQ
PD2706U$400
Best price at AmazonSee price in the store
Why
Who it’s forCreative work (photo and video)
Pros163 ppi · above average
ConsNo built-in speaker
AAOC 24G42HE
BBenQ PD2706U
AOC 24G42HE wins in 2 fields, BenQ PD2706U in 7.
What each one has that the other lacks
- AAOC 24G42HEwins in 2
- BBenQ PD2706Uwins in 7
- Collected price: AOC 24G42HE wins with $100 against $400, $300 less. The price collected today, from a trusted seller.
- Spec sheet score: BenQ PD2706U wins with 8.7 against 5.9, +2.8 pts. Sum of image, smoothness, connections, ergonomics and recency.
- image score: BenQ PD2706U wins with 9.5 against 4.5, +5.0 pts.
- connections score: BenQ PD2706U wins with 6.0 against 5.0, +1.0 pts.
- ergonomics score: BenQ PD2706U wins with 10.0 against 3.0, +7.0 pts.
- Pixel density: BenQ PD2706U wins with 163 ppi against 92 ppi, +71 ppi. Sharper text and images.
- Response time (stated): AOC 24G42HE wins with 0.3 ms against 5.0 ms, +4.7 ms. Number stated by the manufacturer; GtG and MPRT can’t be compared.
- Height: BenQ PD2706U has it, AOC 24G42HE does not.
- Pivot: BenQ PD2706U has it, AOC 24G42HE does not.
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| Field | AOC 24G42HE | BenQ PD2706U |
|---|---|---|
| Price and score | ||
| Collected price | $100 | $400 |
| Spec sheet score | 5.9 | 8.7 |
| Score by component | ||
| image score | 4.5 | 9.5 |
| smoothness score | 8.0 | no data |
| connections score | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| ergonomics score | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| recency score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Spec sheet | ||
| Type | Gaming (144 Hz or more) | General use and office |
| Screen size | 24.0 ″ | 27.0 ″ |
| Color | no data | no data |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Image | ||
| Resolution | Full HD | 4K |
| Pixel density | 92 ppi | 163 ppi |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Stated HDR | HDR10 | HDR 400 |
| Curved screen | no | no |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Smoothness | ||
| Refresh rate | 200 Hz | no data |
| Response time (stated) | 0.3 ms | 5.0 ms |
| Sync | G-SYNC | FreeSync |
| Connections | ||
| HDMI ports | 1 | no data |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | no data | yes |
| USB-C with laptop charging | no data | yes |
| Built-in speaker | no | no |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height adjustment | no | yes |
| Pivot (portrait mode) | no | yes |
| VESA mount holes | yes | yes |
Prices as of 12/11, they may change at the store. Score by specs, from 0 to 10. How we calculate →
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Frequently asked questions
What does the comparison show?
Price, spec sheet score, the score for each component (image, smoothness, connections, ergonomics and recency) and the spec sheet. On each row with a rule, we mark the one that wins.
Why do some fields show "no data"?
Because the catalog doesn’t list that detail for the monitor, and we’d rather show the gap than make up a number. A field with no data on one side doesn’t count for either.
Where does the price of each monitor come from?
This is the lowest price from a trusted seller on the date we checked. It changes without notice. The buy button goes straight to the store, where the price of the day applies.
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Where the numbers come from
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. Who wins on each row: the highest value for score and for fields where more is better; the lowest for price. Fields where higher doesn’t mean better appear without marking a winner.
The comparison uses the catalog specs and the Radar spec score. It doesn’t measure the real calibration, durability or what buyers think.
Data from Nov 12, 2026.