SW242Q

Capture the Moment from Screen to Print

Exclusive Screen-to-Print Solution

The SW242Q utilizes a fine-coating anti-reflection panel to eliminate glare. This gives you a simulated paper-texture visual experience on screen and, in conjunction with Paper Color Sync software, gives you the ultimate editing experience in bringing your work from screen to print.

Fine-Coated Panel

Reflection-Free Retouching

Certified with TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications, the SW242Q utilizes a fine-coating anti-reflection panel to eliminate glare and reflections. This gives you a simulated paper-texture visual experience on screen even in different types of ambient lighting.

Fine-Coated Panel

Precise Soft-Proofing

Offering the finest creative experiences with color consistency to simulate paper texture on-screen, and Paper Color Sync for accurate printed output, BenQ achieved unparalleled color performance beyond the industry standard.

The AQCOLOR Advantage

BenQ AQCOLOR technology delivers 'Accurate Reproduction.' This translates to the display of color precisely as it is intended to appear. Led by a color expert, the BenQ team took part in the ICC* and ISO** to establish color-related standards and implementation guidelines. With Delta E ≤ 1.5 and BenQ ICCsync, SW242Q offers out-of-the-box and easy-to-reach color accuracy. The 16-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) improves color blending for precise reproduction.

Third-Gen Uniformity Technology

Create with confidence. Enjoy consistent color accuracy and brightness consistency in every panel.

Accuracy Guarantee

BenQ PhotoVue monitors are accredited with Calman Verified, Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications. Creative professionals demand color excellence, and BenQ delivers. Moreover, SW242Q supports world-leading video calibration software, Calman and ColourSpace. Adjust your display's 3D LUT (Lookup Table) for accuracy and consistency at all levels.

Hardware Calibration Simplified with Precision

Calibrate your monitor effortlessly with BenQ's exclusive hardware calibration software, Palette Master Ultimate. Choose the color gamut through intuitive user interfaces and achieve optimal color consistency in just three simple steps.

Pantone Connect Premium

Go digital with BenQ, the first brand to work with Pantone on a mobile app. As an existing owner or a new purchaser of BenQ professional monitors, you get one year of free Pantone Connect Premium for digitally mobile color consistency and accuracy.

Video Format Support

SW242Q helps professionals get the best video results with HDR support and multiple video formats.

SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility

Connect your SDI devices to the monitor for stable and non-compressed signal transmission and real image video quality. *Black Magic Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G, Black Magic Micro Converter SDI to HDMI, Black Magic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, AJA Hi5 12G, AJA KONA5.

HDR10 Support
HDR10 compatibility makes it perfect to preview the HDR effect of video content during the editing process for best results.

P3 Color Preview

The wider P3 color coverage delivers truest colors, giving you an accurate preview of your video projects.

Chroma Sampling Support

Combined with the above video format compatibilities, SW242Q supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 sampling in determining monitor fidelity.

Expand Your Mac Devices

Quick to transfer various data and deliver power up to 90W. Your Thunderbolt 3/4 devices are compatible with USB-C on BenQ displays, ensuring consistent and seamless work efficiency.

Unleash Creativity with Comfort

Position your monitor for optimal comfort. With a variety of tilt, swivel, and pivot control points, whether you’re working on design or presenting your ideas to clients, there’s always the right spot and the right angle to do it.

Effortless Connectivity

Quick to transfer various data and deliver power up to 90W. Your Thunderbolt 3/4 devices are compatible with USB-C on BenQ displays, ensuring consistent and seamless work efficiency

Elegance Leatherette Base

The leatherette base not only elevates your workspace with a touch of elegance but also saves space for what truly matters.

Optional Shading Hood

Designed to effectively reduce unwanted glare from ambient lighting, the SH242 shading hood delivers assured color accuracy for all photographers.

*The shading hood is specifically designed for landscape orientation and is NOT compatible with multi-screen setups.

BenQ SW242Q. Display diagonal: 24.1", Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels, HD type: WQXGA, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:10, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product color: Black

Display diagonal	24.1"
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Display technology	LED
Touchscreen	No
HD type	WQXGA
Panel type	IPS
Response time	5 ms
Screen shape	Flat
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1
Maximum refresh rate	60 Hz
Display number of colors	1.07 billion colors
LED backlight	Yes
Display brightness (typical)	400 cd/m²
Display surface	Matt
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°
Pixel density	125 ppi
Display diagonal (metric)	24" (61 cm)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
sRGB coverage (typical)	100%
Adobe RGB coverage	99%
NVIDIA G-SYNC	No
AMD FreeSync	No
Built-in speaker(s)	No
Built-in camera	No
Product color	Black
Built-in USB hub	Yes
HDMI	Yes
Headphone out	Yes
USB hub version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Number of USB Type-B upstream ports quantity	1
Number of USB Type-C upstream ports quantity	1
USB Type-C downstream ports quantity	2
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes
USB Power Delivery up to	90 W
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.0
DisplayPorts quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.4
Headphone outputs	1
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
HDCP	Yes
HDCP version	2.2
VESA mounting	Yes
Height adjustment	Yes
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm
Adjustable height (max)	4.72" (12 cm)
Pivot	Yes
Pivot angle	0 - 90°
Swiveling	Yes
Swivel angle range	-30 - 30°
Tilt adjustment	Yes
Tilt angle range	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish
Number of OSD languages	18
Energy efficiency class (SDR)	G
Energy efficiency class (HDR)	G
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours	26 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours	29 kWh
Power consumption (typical)	27 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)	170 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Energy efficiency scale	A to G
Width (with stand)	21" (533.2 mm)
Depth (with stand)	10.3" (262.6 mm)
Height (with stand)	17.8" (452.6 mm)
Weight (with stand)	17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)
Width (without stand)	14.3" (364.4 mm)
Depth (without stand)	8.63" (219.1 mm)
Height (without stand)	21.3" (539.8 mm)
Weight (without stand)	13.4 lbs (6.1 kg)
Hardware calibration	Yes