RATED
Great
8/10
24.1″ BenQ SW242Q – Specs & Features
Colour work comes first on the 24.1" BenQ SW242Q, a 24.1-inch 16:10 photography monitor centred on colour workflow rather than speed.
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Display
24.1-inch, IPS, 2560 x 1600
24.1
Refresh Rate
60 Hz (hertz)
60 Hz
Brightness
400 cd/m²
400 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1 / Dynamic 20000000 : 1
1000
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Its 2560 x 1600 IPS panel delivers 125 PPI, 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3, hardware calibration and 90 W USB-C power in a compact creator format
- USB-C with 90 W power joins two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, a USB hub and audio out
- The stand offers 140 mm height adjustment, ±30° swivel and tilt, but no portrait pivot is listed
- Published 60 Hz (hertz) refresh matches its intended role
- 1000 : 1 contrast is clearly stated rather than inferred
Cons
- The 60 Hz ceiling, 5 ms response and 1000:1 contrast are ordinary, while HDR10 is not backed by a published peak or local-dimming system
- HDR position: HDR10 with 400 cd/m² typical brightness
- Closest alternative: The SW242Q is more colour-focused than the BenQ PD2730S; it is smaller and less sharp, but its 16:10 shape and 90 W USB-C suit portable editing desks
Score & Ratings
8/10
Great
Model Information
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | SW |
| Model | SW242Q |
| Full Product Name | BenQ SW242Q |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Monitor Type | Professional / Creator Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Color-Accurate Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | Professional Photography |
| Primary Use | Professional Photo & Video Editing, Colour-Critical Work |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2024 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24.1-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 611 mm / 61.1 cm / 24.0551 in / 2.0046 ft |
| Screen Format | 16:10 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Active Display Width | 518.4 mm / 51.84 cm / 20.4094 in / 1.7008 ft |
| Active Display Height | 324 mm / 32.4 cm / 12.7559 in / 1.063 ft |
| Display Area | 88.44 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) |
24.1" Display Size (61.1 cm) 16:10
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 2560 × 1600 |
| Pixel Density | 125 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.203 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
15
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 20000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 100% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 98% |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 99 % |
| Hardware Calibration | Yes |
| Calibration LUT | 3D LUT / 16 bits |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
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Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90W |
| USB-A Ports | 2 |
| USB-B Upstream | 1× USB-B |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
17
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 140 mm |
| Height Range | 140 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 140 mm / 14 cm / 5.5118 in / 0.4593 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° / Leatherette base / Cable management |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions Without Stand | 533.2 mm x 356.2 mm x 56.44 mm (W x H x D) |
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 |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 90 % |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| Uniformity Mode | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | Advanced Black & White Mode, Advanced Motion Accelerator (AMA), AQCOLOR Technology, BenQ Uniformity Technology, Black Level, CalMAN Ready, CalMAN Verified, Flicker-free technology, GamutDuo Mode, Hardware Calibration, Hotkey Puck G3, Light Illusion, LightSpace Ready, Low Blue Light, Multi-Monitor Color Consistency, Pallet Master Ultimate, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated, Paper Color Sync, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Professional Panel Guarantee; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certification |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Calman Verified | Yes |
| Pantone Validated | Yes |
Included Accessories
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP |
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-A 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.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 54% less power than the average we track in this category.
Reviews
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