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BenQ GW2490TC 23.8" White
The 144Hz IPS panel with FreeSync and a 5ms response time delivers smooth, blur-reduced motion uncommon in office displays. Its USB-C connectivity with 65W power delivery and full ergonomic stand, including pivot and height adjustment, add workstation flexibility at a budget-friendly price. This monitor is best for home office users who want fluid scrolling and eye-care features for long workdays, with enough speed for casual gaming.
Screen 23.799999237060547
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 144 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR10
64 Overall Score
Price CA$175
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong compact (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong feature (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average display (21th percentile)
What owners think
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Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 20 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 12 |
| Weight | 5.7 kg / 12.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2490TC 23.8" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | MSI MAG MAG 321CUP QD-OLED | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G SA1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 27 | 32 | 26.5 | 32 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840x2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | WOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 180 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2490TC 23.8" | 56.5 | 91.8 | 21.4 | 72 | 59.5 | 93.1 | 40.6 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.5 | 74 | 88.2 | 72 | 82.1 | 98 | 98.3 |
| MSI MAG MAG 321CUP QD-OLED Compare | 99 | 55 | 98.8 | 91.6 | 96.1 | 81.9 | 86 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.5 | 74 | 75.6 | 72 | 97.9 | 93.1 | 78.8 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 86.8 | 82.4 | 73.6 | 91.6 | 87.3 | 99 | 82.2 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G SA1 Compare | 99.6 | 85.1 | 76.4 | 86 | 99.3 | 95.3 | 74.7 |
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