"despite the benefit" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to introduce something that goes against the expected outcome or result. Example: Despite the benefit of a good night's sleep, she still felt exhausted in the morning.
This despite the benefit of a Chinese release and a ensemble cast that includes the world's most popular female Hollywood star, Jennifer Lawrence.
Despite the benefit of a sales tax exemption, e-commerce companies selling everything from Harry Potter and Pokemon to DVD players and the "Saving Private Ryan" disks to watch on them -- all at big discounts -- are losing tons of money.
Ganson sparked controversy last Saturday when, despite the benefit of replays, he incorrectly awarded a late winning try to Hull FC in their Magic Weekend derby against Hull KR in Manchester.
Sam Hill, senior UK economist at RBC Capital Markets, said that target was beginning to look more challenging: "The government borrowed money again in July, despite the benefit of this being a seasonally strong month of the year for receipts.
Despite the benefit of high profits, as well as the enjoyment of a position of leadership, a company that has a high market share is a tempting target for actual and potential competitors, consumer organizations and government agencies.
They expect growth of assets under management of only 4 percent this year, despite the benefit of Man Group'srecent acquisition of the FRM Holdings Group, another hedge fund investment manager.
Despite the benefits, connectivity remains a stumbling block.
Despite the benefits to their farm, the Canfields, like Gustafson, are going out on a limb.
Despite the benefits fitness technology affords her, Ms. Fernandes believes that it can help only so much.
Despite the benefits of this procurement method, the relationship between the two entities is inherently conflictive.
