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BenQ GW2490TC
BenQ

GW2490TC

Budget 24-inch work screen with USB-C charging for lighter laptops.

23.8
1080p
144Hz
IPS
$178.29
at Newegg · last refreshed 6d ago
AI summary

This is a straightforward 24-inch screen at 1080p — the basic resolution most people are used to. It's sized for a desk where you don't want a huge display taking over, and the picture is sharp enough for everyday work like email, spreadsheets, and web browsing without making you squint.

The USB-C port gives your laptop power and picture through one cable, but only 20 watts — enough for a Chromebook or ultralight laptop, not enough for most work laptops that need 45-65 watts. If your laptop can't charge from it, you'll still need your normal charger plugged in separately.

The 144Hz refresh rate is unusual for an office monitor and makes scrolling feel smoother than typical 60Hz screens, but the response time is too slow for serious gaming — you'll see blurry trails behind fast motion. Think of it as a work screen that happens to scroll nicely.

Spec sheet

Display

Size23.8″
Resolution1920 × 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelIPS
CurvatureFlat

Performance

Refresh rate144 Hz
Response time5 ms
HDRNo HDR

Connectivity

Ports
4 connectors
HDMI
  • 2× HDMI 1.4
USB-C
  • 1× USB-C (20W PD)
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
VESA mount100x100

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