BenQ SW242Q

BenQ SW242Q Review & Specifications

SW242Q by BenQ is a 24.10″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels (1.6:1, 16:10 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 60 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth, displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 100.00% sRGB , 98.00% DCI-P3 , 99.00% Adobe RGB . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1, a response time of 5.00 ms. It has a pixel density of 125 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 88.44% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte (3H) screen coating. HDR capabilities include support for HDR10.

General Work Usage

The BenQ SW242Q earns a solid 76.0% work usage rating, indicating reliable performance in most productivity scenarios such as office tasks, spreadsheets, and research work. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1600 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. The pixel density of 125 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.

The BenQ SW242Q has color space coverage of: 100.00% sRGB , 98.00% DCI-P3 , 99.00% Adobe RGB , which gives this monitor exceptional color gamut coverage, making it a top-tier choice for professionals working in color-sensitive applications such as photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom), video grading, or design production. Colors appear rich, consistent, and accurate across supported spaces. Combined with 8-bit + FRC support, the monitor achieves visually smooth color transitions, suitable for semi-professional or enthusiast-level work. While not native 10-bit, FRC allows for near-10-bit results in most scenarios.

The work performance-per-price score of 39.0% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. With a respectable 76.0% work suitability score, it may still be a reasonable option for users seeking reliability over savings.

Gaming and Media Usage

The BenQ SW242Q earns a solid 69.7% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1600 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. With a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, this monitor is best suited for basic gaming or casual media viewing, but the 5.00 ms response time may result in trailing effects during action scenes.

The monitor offers excellent ergonomic capabilities, allowing for highly customizable positioning that supports long, comfortable usage sessions across both work and entertainment, and provides very good connectivity, meeting the needs of most users in typical home or multi-purpose environments.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 25.0% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. With both a low value rating and a modest gaming usage score (69.7%), this monitor may not be ideal for gamers seeking performance and value.

With a performance-per-price score of just 34.8%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. With both a low value rating and a modest quality score (67.9 pts), this monitor is less competitive than other options in its price bracket.