BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
BenQ
56 Overall Score
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
MSI
81 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| BenQ GW2490 23.8" | MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | No |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 20W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 3.93 kg★ | 9.47 kg |
Pros & Cons
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average display (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
No current pricing available
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
