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- SW242Q vs UltraFine 27UQ850
BenQ SW242Q vs LG UltraFine 27UQ850
What SW242Q does better (0) and where UltraFine 27UQ850 wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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4.4Screen8.2
5.5Colour accuracy8.1
4.3Connectivity5.8
7.7Design & ergonomics3.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
SW242QUltraFine 27UQ850
| SW242Q | UltraFine 27UQ850 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 573 mm | 570 mm | +3 mm |
| Width | 533 mm | 614 mm | −81 mm |
| Depth | 263 mm | 239 mm | +24 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 5.8 kg | +2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SW242Q better than UltraFine 27UQ850?
SW242Q has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is UltraFine 27UQ850 better than SW242Q?
- Pixel density125 ppi vs 163 ppi+30%
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 2,000:12×
- HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 400
- HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
- Weight7.8 kg vs 5.85 kg+33%
- Screen size24.1″ vs 27″+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 24.1″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Resolution class | QHD / 2.5K | 4K UHD |
| Pixel density | 125 ppi | 163 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000:1 | 2,000:1 |
| Response time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 99% | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98% | 98% |
| Colour depth | — | 10 bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | 90 W | 90 W |
| KVM switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2 |
| DisplayPort inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB hub | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in speakers | — | Yes |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Height adjustment | — | 110 mm |
| Pivot (portrait rotation) | Yes | Yes |
| Swivel | — | No |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 5.85 kg |
| Width | 533 mm | 614 mm |
| Height | 573 mm | 570 mm |
| Depth | 263 mm | 239 mm |
| Product line | — | LG UltraFine |
