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BenQ SW242Q vs LG UltraFine 32UQ850

What SW242Q does better (0) and where UltraFine 32UQ850 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ SW242Q
BenQ · 2024SW242Q
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $430
vs
LG UltraFine 32UQ850
7.2Score
6 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
4.4Screen7.5
4.3Connectivity5.8
7.7Design & ergonomics4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

SW242QUltraFine 32UQ850
533 × 573263715 × 598239
SW242QUltraFine 32UQ850Difference
Height573 mm598 mm−25 mm
Width533 mm715 mm−182 mm
Depth263 mm239 mm+24 mm
Weight7.8 kg7.2 kg+0.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SW242Q better than UltraFine 32UQ850?

SW242Q has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UltraFine 32UQ850 better than SW242Q?

  1. Pixel density125 ppi vs 140 ppi+12%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 2,000:12×
  3. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 400
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Screen size24.1″ vs 31.5″+31%
  6. Weight7.8 kg vs 7.2 kg+8%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ SW242QBenQ SW242Q≈ $4306.4
Display
Screen size24.1″31.5″
Resolution2560 × 16003840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density125 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:12,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
Adobe RGB coverage99%—
DCI-P3 coverage98%98%
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W90 W
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakers—Yes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—110 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight7.8 kg7.2 kg
Width533 mm715 mm
Height573 mm598 mm
Depth263 mm239 mm
Product line—LG UltraFine
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