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BenQ SW242Q vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S37D802E

What SW242Q does better (5) and where ViewFinity S8 S37D802E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ SW242Q
BenQ · 2024SW242Q
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ $430
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Samsung ViewFinity S8 S37D802E
Samsung · 2025ViewFinity S8 S37D802E
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $460
4.4Screen5.2
7.7Design & ergonomics2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

SW242QViewFinity S8 S37D802E
533 × 573263824 × 648250
SW242QViewFinity S8 S37D802EDifference
Height573 mm648 mm−75 mm
Width533 mm824 mm−291 mm
Depth263 mm250 mm+13 mm
Weight7.8 kg8.8 kg−1 kg

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

Why is SW242Q better than ViewFinity S8 S37D802E?

  1. Pixel density125 ppi vs 119 ppi+5%
  2. Panel typeIPS vs VA
  3. Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes · ViewFinity S8 S37D802E: No
  4. Brightness (typical)400 nits vs 350 nits+14%
  5. Weight7.8 kg vs 8.8 kg+13%

Why is ViewFinity S8 S37D802E better than SW242Q?

  1. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 3,000:13×
  2. Screen size24.1″ vs 37″+54%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ SW242QBenQ SW242Q≈ $4306.4
Display
Screen size24.1″37″
Resolution2560 × 16003840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density125 ppi119 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:9
Panel typeIPSVA
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)400 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:13,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage99%—
DCI-P3 coverage98%—
Colour depth—10 bit
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—120 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesNo
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight7.8 kg8.8 kg
Width533 mm824 mm
Height573 mm648 mm
Depth263 mm250 mm
Product line—Samsung ViewFinity S8
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