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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 $75
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" | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY | SANSUI 27 inch | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 | Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 300 | 240 | 200 | 180 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR | Yes | HDR10 |
| 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 | 90.7 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88 | 77.4 | 68.8 | 71.9 | 90.4 | 90.1 | 87.7 | 79.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY Compare | 75 | 40.3 | 42.8 | 91.5 | 90.4 | 87.2 | 66.9 | 99.5 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 92.8 | 16 | 68.8 | 71.9 | 90.4 | 84.8 | 77.1 | 90.7 |
| Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare | 74 | 69.3 | 63.7 | 91.5 | 90.4 | 91.6 | 91.3 | 65.8 |
| Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO Compare | 84.1 | 44.7 | 51 | 71.9 | 90.4 | 87.2 | 87.7 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $75
Newegg 2 offers From $75
Best Buy 5 offers From $75
Amazon 1 offer From $100
Adorama 1 offer From $100
B&H Photo 1 offer From $100
Price History
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Usage Scores
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