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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
49 Overall Score
Price $75
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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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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" | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY | MSI Optix MAG342CQR | Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 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 | 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 GW2490 24" | 40 | 82.4 | 35.9 | 23.2 | 65.6 | 53 | 91.2 | 2.9 |
| 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
Value & Pricing
From $75
Best Buy 3 offers From $75
Newegg 2 offers From $75
Adorama 1 offers From $100
B&H Photo 1 offers From $100
Price History
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Usage Scores
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