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Benq BenQ GW2490C – Specs & Features Monitor
RATED
Good
6.2/10

23.8″ BenQ GW2490C – Specs & Features

The black, simpler option is the 23.8" BenQ GW2490C, a 23.8-inch Full HD IPS monitor with 144 Hz refresh and USB-C video input.

23.8″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2025
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Display
23.8-inch, IPS, 1920 x 1080
23.8
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m²
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500 : 1
1500

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 1920 x 1080 resolution on the 23.8-inch panel matches the monitor's stated role.
  • 48 Hz 144 Hz refresh and 5 ms GtG response figures support the published motion use.
  • 250 cd/m² typical brightness provides the stated full-screen baseline.
  • 99% published colour coverage supports the intended office, gaming or media role.
  • 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; DP Alt Mode) adds laptop or peripheral connectivity.
Cons
  • The stand only tilts, USB-C charging wattage is not published and there is no USB hub
  • Brightness is 250 cd/m² and no HDR tier is listed
  • USB-C capability is limited to the published specification: 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; DP Alt Mode).
  • No HDR tier or peak-brightness claim is published.

Score & Ratings

6.2/10 Good
Design
6
Display
6
Color Performance
7
Performance
7
Connectivity
6
Model Information 14
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series GW
Model GW2490C
Full Product Name BenQ GW2490C
Model Year 2025
Monitor Type Business / General-Purpose Monitor
Monitor Category Productivity Monitor
Market Position Mainstream Home & Office
Primary Use Home Office, Productivity & Everyday Use
Region / Variant Not specified
Launch Status Model year 2025
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years (36 months)
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 12
Specification Value
Screen Size 23.8-inch
Exact Diagonal 604 mm / 60.4 cm / 23.7795 in / 1.9816 ft
Screen Format 16:9
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 527.04 mm / 52.704 cm / 20.7496 in / 1.7291 ft
Active Display Height 296.46 mm / 29.646 cm / 11.6717 in / 0.9726 ft
Display Area 88.21 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Panel Technology IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte (3H)

23.8" Display Size (60.5 cm) 16:9

60.5cm 23.8" 52.7 cm / 20.7" 54 cm / 21.3" (overall unit) 29.6 cm 11.7" 32.8 cm 12.9" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 1920 × 1080
Pixel Density 92 PPI
Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

1920×1080 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 2.1 MP — 1× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 8
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 8 bits
FRC No
Display Colors 16777216 colors
Typical Brightness 250 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1500 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
sRGB Coverage 99%
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
44°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 5
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 144 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Minimum Response Time 5 ms / 0.0050 s
Adaptive-Sync
AMD FreeSyncVESA AdaptiveSync
AMD FreeSync Supported
Ports & Connectivity 9
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
1× HDMI 1.4
HDMI Version HDMI 1.4
DisplayPort Input 1× DisplayPort 1.2
DisplayPort Version DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C Video Input 1× USB-C
DisplayPort Alt Mode Yes
HDCP Support Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMIUSB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3Speaker Out4
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 2 W
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 11
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 × 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment No
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 °
Swivel Adjustment No
Portrait Mode No
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 540 mm x 410 mm x 207 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 540 mm x 328 mm x 64 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 3.5 kg
Weight Without Stand 3.06 kg
Stand Depth 207 mm / 20.7 cm / 8.1496 in / 0.6791 ft
Power & Operating Conditions 8
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption 20W
Average Power Consumption 20W
Maximum Power Consumption 30W
Sleep Consumption 0.3 W
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 8
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Eye Comfort Mode Yes
Reader Mode Yes
Auto Brightness Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features 4-sided Ultrathin Bezel Design, Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync technology, Color Weakness Mode, ePaper Mode, Eye-CareU, Flicker-free technology, Light Sensor, Low Blue Light Plus, Visual Optimizer (former B.I.+); Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: EyeSafe Display 2.0
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 6
Specification Value
Energy Star Energy Star 8.0
EPEAT EPEAT Bronze
TCO Certified TCO Certified 9.0
TÜV Flicker-Free TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free
TÜV Low Blue Light TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
TÜV Eye Comfort TÜV Eye Comfort 3.0
Included Accessories 1
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Uses about 0% less power than the average we track in this category.

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