BenQ GW2490 24" Black
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 1920x1080
- 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 (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average color (19th percentile) 19th
- 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 | 16.7 Million |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A |
| Speakers | No |
| 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 | 30 |
| Weight | 3.9 kg / 8.7 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2490 24" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | LG UltraGear 27 inch | SANSUI 27 inch | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | MSI MAG 32CQ6F 31.5-inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 165 | 300 | 200 | 120 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR | HDR10 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2490 24" | 18.9 | 63.4 | 21.8 | 23.7 | 49.3 | 54 | 74.9 | 97.7 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95.2 | 76.9 | 78.6 | 97.4 | 90.3 | 78.9 | 99.8 | 97.7 |
| LG UltraGear 27 inch Compare | 88.8 | 76.9 | 68.8 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 90.8 | 87.8 | 94.7 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 93.2 | 16.1 | 68.8 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 86 | 78.1 | 97.7 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 72.1 | 82.1 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 65.9 | 44.9 | 87.8 | 94.7 |
| MSI MAG 32CQ6F 31.5-inch Compare | 91.3 | 4.7 | 63.5 | 92.1 | 90.3 | 92.3 | 59.4 | 97.7 |
Usage Scores
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