Dell SE2425HM vs BenQ GW2790QT Comparison
Dell SE2425HM vs BenQ GW2790QT compares two monitors with different strengths for picture quality, motion, and everyday use. Dell SE2425HM is specified with 23.8-inch / IPS / Full HD / W-LED, while BenQ GW2790QT uses 27-inch / IPS / QHD / W-LED. The listed refresh rate is 50 Hz – 100 Hz on Dell SE2425HM and 75 Hz on BenQ GW2790QT. BenQ GW2790QT lists 99% sRGB coverage; an equivalent published sRGB figure is not available for Dell SE2425HM. Dell SE2425HM’s clearest advantages are higher 100Hz-class refresh rate. BenQ GW2790QT’s clearest advantages are higher native resolution, higher listed typical brightness, and USB-C video connectivity. The better choice depends on which of those differences matters most in your setup.
Resolution and docking separate the Dell SE2425HM from the BenQ GW2790QT. The Dell is a 23.8-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS at 100 Hz and 250 nits with HDMI 1.4 and D-sub. The BenQ steps up to 27 inches at 2560 x 1440 (108 ppi), 350 nits and 99% sRGB, with 65 W USB-C power delivery, DisplayPort 1.2, three USB-A ports and 2 x 2 W speakers, all on a stand with 110 mm of height and swivel. Refresh tops out at 75 Hz on the BenQ, so the Dell SE2425HM vs BenQ GW2790QT trade is sharpness and connectivity against 25 Hz of headroom.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Brand | Dell | Benq |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Dell | Ben Q |
| Series | -- | GW |
| Model | SE2425HM | GW2790QT |
| Full Product Name | Dell SE2425HM | Ben Q GW2790QT |
| Model Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| 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 2023 |
| Available Colors | Black | White |
| Warranty | -- | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | -- | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 23.8 in | 27-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 604.7 mm (23.81 in) | 685.8 mm / 68.58 cm / 27 in / 2.25 ft |
| Screen Format | -- | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 527.04 mm (20.75 in) | 597.89 mm / 59.789 cm / 23.539 in / 1.9616 ft |
| Active Display Height | 296.46 mm (11.67 in) | 336.31 mm / 33.631 cm / 13.2406 in / 1.1034 ft |
| Display Area | -- | 87.96 % (percent) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 89.49% | -- |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | -- | IPS |
| Backlight Type? | W-LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2560 × 1440 |
| Pixel Density | 92 PPI | 108 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm (millimeters) | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| FRC | No | No |
| Display Colors | 16.8 million colors (24 bits) | 16777216 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| sRGB Coverage | -- | 99% |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | -- | 75 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 50 Hz - 100 Hz | 48 Hz - 75 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
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| HDMI Version | 1.4 | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Input | -- | 1× DisplayPort 1.2 |
| DisplayPort Output | -- | 1× DisplayPort 1.2 |
| DisplayPort Version | -- | DisplayPort 1.2 |
| USB-C Video Input | -- | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | -- | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 1.4 | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | -- | 65W |
| USB-A Ports | -- | 3 |
| Audio Output | -- | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | -- | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Speakers | -- | 2 x 2 W / Built-in noise cancelling microphone |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No | 110 mm |
| Height Range | -- | 110 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | -- | 110 mm / 11 cm / 4.3307 in / 0.3609 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | No | Yes |
| Left Swivel | -- | 20 ° |
| Right Swivel | -- | 20 ° |
| Pivot Adjustment | No | -- |
| Left Pivot | -- | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | -- | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | -- | Yes |
| Security Lock | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | -- | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 538.73 × 412.24 × 178.82 mm | 614 mm x 424.3 mm x 238.5 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 538.73 × 324.1 × 47.75 mm | 614 mm x 372.3 mm x 62 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 3.47 kg (7.65 lbs) | 8.4 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs) | 5.5 kg |
| Stand Depth | 178.82 mm (7.04 in) | 238.5 mm / 23.85 cm / 9.3898 in / 0.7825 ft |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50/60Hz |
| Electric Current | 0.7 A | -- |
| Average Power Consumption | 14.3 W | -- |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 28.5 W | 150W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | -- |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) | -- |
| Operating Humidity | 10% – 80% | -- |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) | -- |
| Storage Humidity | 5% - 90% | -- |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | 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 | Dell Display Manager with Easy Arrange; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | ENERGY STAR 8.0 | Energy Star 8.0 |
| EPEAT | Yes | EPEAT |
| TCO Certified | Yes | TCO Certified 9.0 |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified | Yes |
| RoHS | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | Yes | -- |
| USB-C Cable | -- | USB Type-C cable |
Take the SE2425HM for a light Full HD office screen with 100 Hz refresh. Grab the BenQ GW2790QT for a 27-inch QHD IPS with 65 W USB-C charging, 99% sRGB and a USB-A hub. It suits laptop users far better. The SE2425HM stays smoother at 100 Hz versus 75 Hz. The deciding factor is docking.
- 100 Hz against the rival's 75 Hz
- Light at 3.47 kg with tilt stand
- Compact 23.8-inch Full HD footprint
- USB-C with 65 W charges a laptop
- 27-inch QHD at 108 ppi
- 99% sRGB, 350 nits and 3 USB-A ports
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop docking | BenQ GW2790QT | USB-C 65 W and 3 USB-A |
| Office & coding | BenQ GW2790QT | QHD at 108 ppi for sharper text |
| Everyday colour | BenQ GW2790QT | 99% sRGB coverage |
| Motion smoothness | Dell SE2425HM | 100 Hz against 75 Hz |
| Small desks | Dell SE2425HM | 23.8-inch and 3.47 kg |
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: October 2026