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BenQ GW2490 24" Black

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 24
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
BenQ GW2490 24" Black monitor
49 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong compact (82th percentile) 82th
  • Strong ergonomic (66th percentile) 66th

Cons

  • Below average social proof (3th percentile)
  • Below average feature (23th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '24: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 3 reviews13321133Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 40
Portability 82.4
Display 35.9
Feature 23.2
Ergonomic 65.6
Performance 53
Connectivity 91.2
Social Proof 2.9

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 24"
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 Yes
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" ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D LG UltraGear 27G640A-B HP OMEN 27qs G2 Dell S2725QC S2725QC
Screen Size 24 34 27 27 27 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080 3440 x 1440 3840 x 2160 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160
Panel Type IPS VA IPS IPS IPS IPS
Refresh Rate 100 165 144 300 280 120
Response Time Ms 5 1 1 1 1 8
Adaptive Sync Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium G-Sync Compatible FreeSync Premium
Hdr - DisplayHDR 400 HDR10+ HDR10 DisplayHDR 400 HDR
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
BenQ GW2490 24" 4082.435.923.265.65391.22.9
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare 94.977.278.797.371.977.799.986.1
Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare 92.460.888.272.290.373.491.278.4
LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare 8877.26972.290.390.387.679.6
HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare 76.844.46972.290.389.687.699.5
Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare 64.182.488.272.271.943.987.695.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$110 5 offers across 4 retailers
Newegg.ca 2 offers From CA$110
Memoryexpress 1 offers From CA$130
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$138
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$145

Price History

New Refurbished
CA$100 CA$110 CA$120 CA$130 CA$140 CA$150 May 3May 30Jun 8Jun 16 CA$130

Usage Scores

Overall (49.3)Gaming (41.2)Office (48)Creative (42.2)Portable (29.7)Professional (43.9)Entertainment (31.1)

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