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BenQ GW GW2491 23.8"
The 100Hz IPS panel and 99% sRGB coverage provide smooth, color-accurate visuals that stand out in this budget office category. Its ultrathin bezel design and TÜV-certified Eye-Care features, including an ePaper mode, prioritize comfort for extended reading and multi-monitor setups. This monitor is best for office workers and students who need a flicker-free, dual-screen workspace for long document and data sessions.
Screen 23.799999237060547
Resolution 1080p
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 5
53 Overall Score
Price CA$115
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong compact (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average display (22th percentile)
- Below average feature (23th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A |
| Speakers | No |
| 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 | 17 |
| Weight | 2.7 kg / 6.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW GW2491 23.8" | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY | MSI Optix MAG342CQR | Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1080p | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 3440x1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | VA | VA | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 300 | 240 | 144 | 360 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW GW2491 23.8" | 40 | 85.1 | 21.5 | 23.2 | 48.3 | 48.3 | 73.9 | 77.1 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88 | 77.2 | 69 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 90.3 | 87.6 | 79.6 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY Compare | 75.1 | 40 | 42.9 | 91.7 | 90.3 | 87.4 | 66.8 | 99.5 |
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR Compare | 72.5 | 82.4 | 78.7 | 97.3 | 71.9 | 73.4 | 96.9 | 86.1 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF Compare | 84 | 55 | 51.2 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 95 | 89.7 | 95.4 |
| Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare | 83.3 | 69 | 63.8 | 91.7 | 90.3 | 91.9 | 91.2 | 68.7 |
Price
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Price History
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