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BenQ SW242Q vs ViewSonic VP2488-4K

What SW242Q does better (0) and where VP2488-4K wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ SW242Q
BenQ · 2024SW242Q
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $430
vs
ViewSonic VP2488-4K
ViewSonic · 2025VP2488-4K
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $550
Higher score
4.4Screen8.5
5.5Colour accuracy9.0
4.3Connectivity8.4
7.7Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

SW242QVP2488-4K
533 × 573263540 × 42120.4
SW242QVP2488-4KDifference
Height573 mm421 mm+152 mm
Width533 mm540 mm−7 mm
Depth263 mm20.4 mm+242.6 mm
Weight7.8 kg6.2 kg+1.6 kg

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

Why is SW242Q better than VP2488-4K?

SW242Q has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is VP2488-4K better than SW242Q?

  1. Pixel density125 ppi vs 184 ppi+47%
  2. Brightness (typical)400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
  3. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W vs 100 W+11%
  4. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,300:1+30%
  5. Weight7.8 kg vs 6.2 kg+26%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ SW242QBenQ SW242Q≈ $4306.4
Display
Screen size24.1″24″
Resolution2560 × 16003840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density125 ppi184 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)400 nits500 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,300:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage99%—
DCI-P3 coverage98%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)—ΔE 1
Colour depth—10 bit
HDRHDR10—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W100 W
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYes—
Daisy chain (DP MST)—Yes
Built-in speakers—Yes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—120 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
Swivel—Yes
Weight7.8 kg6.2 kg
Width533 mm540 mm
Height573 mm421 mm
Depth263 mm20 mm
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