BenQ GW GW2490 24" Black 2024
A 100Hz IPS panel with 99% sRGB coverage and an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness sets this monitor apart for eye-comfort-focused productivity. Unique modes like Coding Mode optimize contrast in dark themes, while ePaper Mode reduces eye strain during long reading sessions. Ideal for coders, writers, and office workers who need a flicker-free, color-accurate display with silky 100Hz scrolling.
About This Monitor
A 100Hz IPS panel with 99% sRGB coverage and an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness sets this monitor apart for eye-comfort-focused productivity. Unique modes like Coding Mode optimize contrast in dark themes, while ePaper Mode reduces eye strain during long reading sessions. Ideal for coders, writers, and office workers who need a flicker-free, color-accurate display with silky 100Hz scrolling.
- Screen size 23.799999237060547
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 100
- Response time ms 5
- Adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong compact (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average display (22th percentile) 22th
- Below average feature (24th percentile) 24th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 20 |
| Weight | 3.9 kg / 8.7 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW GW2490 24" | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | SANSUI 27 inch | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | MSI Optix MAG342CQR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 300 | 200 | 240 | 120 | 144 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR10 | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW GW2490 24" | 41.4 | 82.2 | 22 | 23.5 | 49.2 | 54 | 91 | 97.6 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88.1 | 77 | 68.7 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 90.7 | 87.6 | 94.4 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 92.9 | 16 | 68.7 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 85.8 | 77.5 | 97.6 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY Compare | 75.5 | 39.9 | 43.1 | 92 | 90.5 | 88.1 | 67.7 | 97.6 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 64.6 | 82.2 | 88.2 | 72.7 | 72.1 | 44.9 | 87.6 | 94.4 |
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR Compare | 72.8 | 82.2 | 78.5 | 97.4 | 72.1 | 74.6 | 96.7 | 85.7 |
Usage Scores
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