BenQ GW2490 24" Black 2024

★★★★★ 4.5 (356)

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
BenQ GW2490 24" Black 2024 monitor
57 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong compact (82th percentile) 82th

Cons

  • Below average display (21th 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★Q4 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '20: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 3 reviews1123113121133Q4 '17Q2 '20Q3 '20Q4 '20Q1 '21Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 39.9
Portability 82.4
Display 21.4
Feature 23.1
Ergonomic 48.3
Performance 52.8
Connectivity 91.2
Social Proof 90.6

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 GW2490 24" LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Dell UltraSharp U4025QW MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
Screen Size 23.799999237060547 32 26.5 57 39.70000076293945 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 2560 x 1440 7680 x 2160 5120 x 2160 3840x2160
Panel Type IPS OLED OLED VA IPS OLED
Refresh Rate 100 165 240 240 120 240
Response Time Ms 5 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746 1 5 0.029999999329447746
Adaptive Sync Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro Adaptive-Sync G-Sync Compatible
Hdr - DisplayHDR True Black 400 HDR10 HDR10+ DisplayHDR 600 DisplayHDR True Black 400
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
BenQ GW2490 24" 39.982.421.423.148.352.891.290.6
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare 80.555.198.885.990.396.19899.5
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare 96.57475.571.990.397.993.185.9
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare 99.43299.797.37287.393.195.4
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare 97.682.498.397.37255.999.398.3
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare 95.863.997.385.990.397.981.975.4

Usage Scores

Overall (56.7)Gaming (41.9)Office (54.9)Creative (41.8)Portable (33.6)Professional (44.1)Entertainment (33.2)

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