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BenQ 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.
Screen 23.799999237060547"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
57 Overall Score
Price CA$110
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong portability (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 25 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2490 24" | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D | LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 120 | 160 | 165 | 144 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2490 24" | 39.6 | 82.6 | 21.3 | 23 | 48.5 | 52.6 | 91.3 | 90.8 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.2 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 71.9 | 90.4 | 43.6 | 87.7 | 95.5 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.1 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 85.8 | 90.4 | 75.1 | 87.7 | 73.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95 | 77.4 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 72.1 | 77.3 | 99.9 | 86 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare | 92.4 | 61.2 | 88.1 | 71.9 | 90.4 | 73 | 91.3 | 78.2 |
| LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B Compare | 94.1 | 64.2 | 68.8 | 71.9 | 90.4 | 87.2 | 98.1 | 98.4 |
Price
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Price History
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