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BenQ GW GW2490 23.8" 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
58 Overall Score
Price CA$110
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong compact (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average display (22th percentile)
- Below average feature (23th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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 | 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 GW GW2490 23.8" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | Dell S S2725QC | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | SANSUI 27 inch | MSI Optix MAG342CQR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 165 | 120 | 300 | 200 | 144 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW GW2490 23.8" | 41.2 | 82.4 | 21.7 | 23.4 | 49.3 | 53.2 | 91.2 | 91.2 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95.1 | 77.3 | 78.8 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 78.1 | 99.9 | 86.4 |
| Dell S S2725QC Compare | 74 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.6 | 72.4 | 44.3 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88.3 | 77.3 | 69.1 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 90.5 | 87.9 | 79.9 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 93 | 16.1 | 69.1 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 85.4 | 77.8 | 91.2 |
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR Compare | 73.1 | 82.4 | 78.8 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 74 | 96.9 | 86.4 |
Price
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Price History
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