BenQ GW2490T 24" 100Hz Review

A comfy chair for your eyes, but don't expect a light show. The BenQ GW2490T is all about the ergonomic stand and eye-care, making it a great pick for long workdays, as long as you don't need a super bright screen.

The BenQ GW2490T is a solid, no-frills office monitor that gets one thing very right: it's comfortable to use. Forget flashy specs or gaming prowess. This thing is built for the 9-to-5 grind, with an ergonomic stand that's in the 97th percentile and eye-care tech to keep the headaches at bay. If you're looking for a reliable, adjustable screen to stare at spreadsheets all day, this is a strong contender. Just don't expect it to blow you away with brightness or color.

The performance is exactly what you'd expect from a 24-inch FHD IPS panel with a 100Hz refresh rate: fine. It lands right at the 50th percentile in our performance database, which is a polite way of saying it's perfectly average. The 5ms response time is fine for office work and casual scrolling, but it's not a gaming monitor. The 250-nit brightness is the real limiting factor here; it's usable in a typical office, but don't plan on using it in a super bright room next to a window.

For around $150, it's a good value if ergonomics and eye comfort are your top priorities. You're paying for the stand and the BenQ eye-care tech, not for a dazzling picture. If you just need a basic screen, you can find cheaper. If you want a better-looking image, you'll need to spend more.

Compared to basic 60Hz office monitors, the GW2490T's 100Hz and superior stand make it a clear upgrade. But it gets tricky against other 24-inch options. Something like a Dell S2421HS might offer similar adjustability for less, but likely at 60Hz. If you're even remotely considering gaming, a budget 144Hz monitor like an AOC 24G2 would be a much better performer for a similar price. This BenQ is for the person who values comfort over everything else.

Skip this if you're a gamer, a content creator, or work in a very bright environment. The performance and color aren't there for gaming or pro work, and the screen is too dim for sunny spots. For gaming, look at a 144Hz monitor. For creative work, save up for something with better color accuracy.

We recommend the BenQ GW2490T if you need a highly adjustable, easy-on-the-eyes monitor for general office work and you're on a tight budget. It's a workhorse, not a showhorse. The excellent stand and thoughtful ergonomics justify its place, but the mediocre brightness and average picture keep it from being a standout.