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Alternatives to BenQ SW242Q

10 colour-accurate monitors at a similar price that compete with the SW242Q — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the SW242Q

LG UltraFine 27UQ850
1
7.8
5% cheaper ≈ $410
  • Pixel density 163 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • Contrast ratio (static) 2,000:1 vs 1,000:1
  • HDR DisplayHDR 400 vs HDR10
Asus ProArt PA24ACRV
2
Asus · 2024ProArt PA24ACRV
6.9
14% cheaper ≈ $370
  • DisplayPort inputs 2 vs 1
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 90 W
  • Weight 5.6 kg vs 7.8 kg
  • Brightness (typical) 350 nits vs 400 nits
  • DCI-P3 coverage 95% vs 98%
Asus ProArt PA278CFRV
3
Asus · 2024ProArt PA278CFRV
6.3
16% cheaper ≈ $360
  • DisplayPort inputs 2 vs 1
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 90 W
  • Refresh rate 100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Pixel density 109 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 350 nits vs 400 nits
LG UltraFine 32UQ850
4
7.2
26% pricier ≈ $540
  • Pixel density 140 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • Contrast ratio (static) 2,000:1 vs 1,000:1
  • HDR DisplayHDR 400 vs HDR10
Lenovo ThinkVision P27qd-40
5
Lenovo · 2025ThinkVision P27qd-40
8.4
5% pricier ≈ $450
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 140 W vs 90 W
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500:1 vs 1,000:1
  • Pixel density 109 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 350 nits vs 400 nits
BenQ MA270U
6
BenQ · 2024MA270U
7.1
19% pricier ≈ $510
  • Pixel density 163 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • HDR DisplayHDR 400 vs HDR10
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • DCI-P3 coverage 95% vs 98%
  • Weight 8.2 kg vs 7.8 kg
Dell UltraSharp U2724DE
7
Dell · 2023UltraSharp U2724DE
7.9
Same price ≈ $440
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Contrast ratio (static) 2,000:1 vs 1,000:1
  • Screen size 27″ vs 24.1″
  • Pixel density 109 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 350 nits vs 400 nits
Asus ProArt PA279CRV
8
Asus · 2023ProArt PA279CRV
8.6
14% pricier ≈ $490
  • Pixel density 163 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 90 W
  • Brightness (typical) 350 nits vs 400 nits
ViewSonic VP2488-4K
9
ViewSonic · 2025VP2488-4K
9.2
28% pricier ≈ $550
  • Pixel density 184 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 500 nits vs 400 nits
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 100 W vs 90 W
LG UltraFine 32UN880K
10
5.4
5% cheaper ≈ $410
  • Pixel density 140 ppi vs 125 ppi
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • Screen size 31.5″ vs 24.1″
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 60 W vs 90 W
  • Brightness (typical) 350 nits vs 400 nits
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