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BenQ GW2490TC 23.8" Black
The 144Hz IPS panel with FreeSync and a 5ms response time delivers smooth, blur-reduced motion uncommon in office displays. Its USB-C connectivity with 65W power delivery and full ergonomic stand, including pivot and height adjustment, add workstation flexibility at a budget-friendly price. This monitor is best for home office users who want fluid scrolling and eye-care features for long workdays, with enough speed for casual gaming.
Screen 23.799999237060547"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 144 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR10
61 Overall Score
Price $135
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong portability (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 20 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 12 |
| Weight | 5.7 kg / 12.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ GW2490TC 23.8" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | OLED | IPS | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 180 | 240 | 120 | 160 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2490TC 23.8" | 56 | 91.9 | 21.3 | 71.9 | 59.2 | 93.3 | 17.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.6 | 74.2 | 88.1 | 71.9 | 81.8 | 98.1 | 98.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.7 | 74.2 | 75.4 | 71.9 | 97.9 | 93.3 | 78.7 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.2 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 71.9 | 43.6 | 87.7 | 95.5 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.1 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 85.8 | 75.1 | 87.7 | 73.5 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED Compare | 75.5 | 64.2 | 76.3 | 85.8 | 99.6 | 81.9 | 95.5 |
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