BenQ GW2490 24 Inch 1080p FHD IPS Monitor, 100Hz, 99%sRGB, Eye-care, Dual HDMI, Display Port, Bezel-less, Eyesafe, VESA MediaSync, Brightness Intelligence, Low Blue Light+, Speakers, VESA Wall mountable (Black)

Description

The BenQ GW2490 is a versatile 24-inch Full HD IPS monitor designed for home offices, students, professionals, everyday computing, entertainment and casual gaming. With a 1920 × 1080 Full HD resolution, 100Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB colour gamut and IPS panel technology, the GW2490 delivers clear visuals, vibrant colours and smooth everyday performance.

The monitor combines practical productivity features with BenQ’s Eye-Care technologies, making it well suited for users who spend extended periods reading, browsing, working, studying or watching content. Its 5ms GtG response time, 250-nit brightness and 1300:1 native contrast ratio provide a balanced viewing experience for daily applications.

With multiple colour modes including M-Book, Standard, User, Game, ePaper, Care Mode, Coding and Cinema, the GW2490 can be adapted to different activities throughout the day. The monitor also supports Eye-CareU software, providing useful reminders and on-screen assistance for maintaining a more comfortable working routine.

24-Inch Full HD IPS Display

The 24-inch Full HD IPS display provides a practical balance between screen size, workspace and desk footprint. With a 1920 × 1080 resolution, the monitor delivers clear text, detailed images and sharp visuals for everyday applications.

The Full HD resolution is suitable for:

• Office applications
• Web browsing
• Documents
• Spreadsheets
• Online classes
• Video streaming
• Presentations
• Photo viewing
• Casual gaming

The 16:9 aspect ratio provides a familiar widescreen experience for both productivity and entertainment.

IPS Technology with 178° Viewing Angles

The GW2490 uses IPS panel technology, providing consistent image quality and wide viewing angles.

With 178° horizontal and 178° vertical viewing angles, content remains easy to view from different positions. This is particularly useful when sharing the screen with colleagues, family members, classmates or clients.

The IPS panel makes the monitor suitable for both individual workstations and shared viewing environments.

Smooth 100Hz Refresh Rate

Experience smoother everyday performance with the 100Hz refresh rate.

Compared with traditional 60Hz displays, 100Hz refreshes the image more frequently, making everyday screen movement feel more fluid.

This is particularly noticeable when:

• Scrolling through websites
• Moving application windows
• Navigating menus
• Reading long webpages
• Watching videos
• Browsing social media
• Playing casual games

The higher refresh rate makes the GW2490 a versatile choice for users who want a monitor capable of handling both productivity and entertainment.

99% sRGB Colour Gamut

The 99% sRGB colour gamut provides broad standard colour coverage for everyday content.

This helps the monitor reproduce vibrant and natural-looking colours across applications such as:

• Office presentations
• Web content
• Photos
• Videos
• Social media
• Digital documents
• Casual creative work

For everyday users, the combination of IPS technology and 99% sRGB provides a visually pleasing display for work and entertainment.

5ms GtG Response Time

The GW2490 features a 5ms GtG response time, providing responsive performance during everyday screen interactions.

Combined with the 100Hz refresh rate, it helps provide smooth motion when scrolling, navigating applications and viewing fast-moving content.

The monitor can also handle casual gaming, making it suitable for users who want one display for both work and leisure.

250 Nits Brightness for Everyday Viewing

With a typical brightness of 250 nits, the GW2490 is designed for comfortable viewing in typical indoor environments.

The brightness level is suitable for:

• Home offices
• Bedrooms
• Study rooms
• Classrooms
• Office desks
• General workspaces

It provides clear visibility for documents, websites, applications and multimedia content.

1300:1 Native Contrast Ratio

The monitor features a 1300:1 native contrast ratio, helping provide clear separation between darker and brighter areas of an image.

This contributes to improved perceived image depth when viewing:

• Movies
• Photographs
• Websites
• Presentations
• Games
• Everyday desktop content

The combination of IPS technology, 250-nit brightness and 1300:1 contrast provides a balanced display experience for general use.

Multiple Colour Modes for Different Activities

The BenQ GW2490 includes a selection of display modes that allow users to adapt the monitor to different tasks.

Available modes include:

• M-Book – Designed for compatible MacBook workflows
• Standard – General everyday viewing
• User – Customized display settings
• Game – Optimized for gaming
• ePaper – Designed for text-heavy reading
• Care Mode – Focused on comfortable viewing
• Coding – Designed for programming and code-based workflows
• Cinema – Optimized for movies and entertainment

These modes make it easy to switch between work, coding, reading, gaming and entertainment.

Coding Mode for Programming & Development

For developers and programmers, the dedicated Coding Mode provides a display profile designed around code readability.

It is useful for users who regularly work with:

• Source code
• Programming environments
• Web development
• Software development
• Command-line interfaces
• Documentation
• Technical applications

The dedicated mode makes the GW2490 a practical option for home-office developers, students learning programming and professionals working with code.

M-Book Mode for MacBook Users

The M-Book Mode is designed for users working with compatible MacBook systems.

It provides a dedicated display mode intended to create a more consistent visual experience between the external monitor and a MacBook display.

This makes the GW2490 a convenient option for users who switch between their laptop display and an external monitor during their daily workflow.

Eye-Care Technology for Extended Viewing

The BenQ GW2490 is designed with viewing comfort in mind. Its dedicated eye-care features are useful for users who spend several hours working, studying, browsing or reading.

The monitor includes:

• Care Mode
• ePaper Mode
• Coding Mode
• Eye-CareU software support

These features provide additional flexibility for users who want to adapt their display according to different viewing situations.

Eye-CareU Software for Smarter Screen Habits

The compatible BenQ Eye-CareU software works as a helpful on-screen assistant for managing screen-time habits.

It can provide:

• Timers
• Light reminders
• Distance reminders
• Quick on-screen controls
• Convenient navigation

The reminder functionality can encourage users to take regular breaks, adjust their viewing distance and maintain a more organized screen routine.

For people working long hours at a desk, Eye-CareU adds an additional layer of convenience beyond standard monitor controls.

Convenient Controls for Easy Switching

The GW2490 features conveniently positioned controls designed to make switching between different activities easier.

Users can quickly access available monitor settings and adjust the display according to their current task.

Whether moving from work to entertainment, coding to browsing or reading to gaming, convenient controls help streamline the experience.

Matte Screen Coating for Comfortable Viewing

The GW2490 uses a matte display coating, which helps reduce distracting reflections from surrounding light sources.

This makes the monitor suitable for typical indoor environments such as:

• Bright offices
• Home workstations
• Study rooms
• Bedrooms
• Classrooms

The matte finish helps users focus on the content displayed on screen without excessive reflections.

16.7 Million Colours for Vibrant Images

The display supports 16.7 million colours, allowing it to reproduce a wide range of colour tones for everyday content.

Photos, videos, presentations, websites and other digital content can appear vibrant and natural, making the GW2490 suitable for both productivity and entertainment.

Flexible Gamma & Colour Temperature Controls

The GW2490 provides additional display customization through adjustable gamma settings from 1.8 to 2.6.

It also offers several colour temperature options:

• Bluish
• Normal
• Reddish
• User Define

These controls allow users to adjust the appearance of the display according to their preferred viewing experience and application requirements.

HDCP 1.4 Support

The monitor supports HDCP 1.4, providing compatibility with supported protected digital content.

This makes it suitable for everyday multimedia setups involving compatible computers and digital content sources.

Designed for Home Office & Everyday Productivity

The GW2490 is particularly well suited to modern home-office and productivity environments.

Its combination of 24-inch Full HD resolution, IPS technology, 100Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB, Eye-Care features and multiple display modes provides a balanced solution for daily work.

It can be used for:

• Email
• Web browsing
• Microsoft Office applications
• Online meetings
• Documents
• Spreadsheets
• Presentations
• Research
• Online learning
• Remote work

A Versatile Monitor for Work & Play

The GW2490 is designed to transition easily between productivity and entertainment.

During working hours, users can take advantage of Standard, Coding, ePaper and Care Mode. After work, Game and Cinema modes can provide a more suitable experience for entertainment.

This flexibility makes the GW2490 a practical all-round monitor for modern users.

Ideal For

• Home Office Users
• Office Professionals
• Students
• Programmers & Developers
• Web Developers
• Remote Workers
• Online Learners
• General Computing
• Web Browsing
• Document Editing
• Entertainment
• Video Streaming
• Casual Gaming
• MacBook Users
• Everyday Productivity

Key Highlights at a Glance

• 24-Inch Full HD IPS Monitor
• 1920 × 1080 Resolution
• 100Hz Refresh Rate
• 5ms GtG Response Time
• 99% sRGB Colour Gamut
• 250 Nits Brightness
• 1300:1 Native Contrast Ratio
• 178°/178° Viewing Angles
• 16.7 Million Colours
• 93 PPI
• Matte Screen Coating
• Coding Mode
• M-Book Mode
• ePaper Mode
• Care Mode
• Game Mode
• Cinema Mode
• Eye-CareU Software Support
• Gamma 1.8–2.6
• HDCP 1.4
• AMA Technology
• Suitable for Home Office, Study, Coding, Entertainment & Casual Gaming

Why Choose the BenQ GW2490?

The BenQ GW2490 24-inch Full HD IPS monitor combines the essential features needed for modern everyday computing with BenQ’s dedicated eye-care technologies.

The 100Hz refresh rate provides smoother scrolling and everyday motion, while 99% sRGB colour coverage, IPS technology and 16.7 million colours deliver vibrant and consistent visuals.

For productivity, Coding Mode, ePaper Mode and M-Book Mode allow users to tailor the display to programming, reading and MacBook-based workflows. The compatible Eye-CareU software adds useful timers, light reminders and distance reminders to help users maintain a more comfortable working routine.

With its compact 24-inch size, Full HD resolution and versatile display modes, the GW2490 is an excellent choice for home offices, students, professionals, programmers, entertainment and casual gaming.