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BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
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
56 Overall Score
Price $75
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong portability (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | 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 23.8" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | MSI Optix MAG342CQR | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 | LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 240 | 144 | 180 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ GW2490 23.8" | 43.3 | 81.4 | 21.4 | 24 | 51.6 | 54.1 | 92 | 95.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 90.3 | 76.3 | 70.5 | 73.1 | 91 | 95.5 | 88.7 | 74.1 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.9 | 60.8 | 70.5 | 73.1 | 91 | 94.2 | 92 | 78.8 |
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR Compare | 73.8 | 81.4 | 79.6 | 97.3 | 74.2 | 75.2 | 97.2 | 85.5 |
| Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare | 84.3 | 68.3 | 65.6 | 92 | 91 | 92.6 | 92 | 65.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS Compare | 71.3 | 55.5 | 70.5 | 73.1 | 91 | 86.2 | 88.7 | 85.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $75
Newegg 2 offers From $75
Best Buy 5 offers From $75
Amazon 1 offer From $100
Adorama 1 offer From $100
B&H Photo 1 offer From $100
Price History
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Usage Scores
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