SW242Q

Written analysis

SW242Q at a glance

The SW242Q is a 24.1" IPS monitor at 2560×1600 and 60 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.6:1, 16:10. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: everyday work and play where a balanced panel is more important than flagship extras.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 67.9, with 76.0 work and 69.7 play. Pixel density is listed at 125 PPI. Typical brightness is 400 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte (3H). The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 98% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit FRC. HDR is listed as HDR10. The work score is a solid everyday office result rather than a specialist color-critical display.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 60 Hz. Response time is listed as 5.00 ms. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode), 1 x USB 3.1 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream), 2 x USB 3.1 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 67.9, a strong mainstream result for a primary desktop display.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 34.8. The nearby comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Work / price is 39.0 and play / price is 25.0.