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Both monitors have IPS panels with accurate colors and wide viewing angles, making them suitable for photography. However, there is no clear winner in this use case.
The MSI MAG 255F E20 has a higher 200Hz refresh rate compared to the BenQ GW2490C's 144Hz, making it a better choice for fast-paced gaming.
The BenQ GW2490C has a lower price point and built-in speakers, making it a more suitable choice for everyday use.
| https://www.amazon.com/s?k=BenQ%20GW2490C%2024%20inch%20Full%20HD%20LED%20Monitor&tag=10274805-20 | Buy Now | https://www.amazon.com/s?k=MSI%20MAG%20255F%20E20%2024.5%20Inch%20Full%20HD%20Gaming%20Monitor&tag=10274805-20 |
| 24 inches display | IPS | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 144Hz | 5 ms response | 16.7 million | Key Difference | 24.5 inches display | IPS | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 200Hz | 0.5 ms response | 1.07 B |
| Launched | Launch Status | Launched |
| 9.3 | Rating | 9.0 |
| 51 | Votes | 83 |
| BenQ GW2490C 24 inch Full HD LED Monitor is a 24 in IPS LED Monitor. It has a 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. It has a 5 ms response time and Adaptive Sync support. Notable features include USB-C, HDMI v1.4, DisplayPort v1.2, Anti-Glare and Built-in Speakers. | Description | MSI MAG 255F E20 24.5 Inch Full HD Gaming Monitor is a 24.5 in IPS Monitor. It has a 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) resolution and a 200 Hz refresh rate. It has a 0.5 ms response time and Adaptive Sync support. Notable features include 2 x HDMI v2.0b, 1 x DisplayPort v1.2a, Anti-Glare and Headphone Jack. |
| BenQ | Brand | MSI |
| GW2490C | Model | MAG 255F E20 |
| 540 x 328 x 64 mm | Dimensions | 557.1 x 326.9 x 66.4 mm |
| 207 mm | Depth with Stand | 220.1 mm |
| 410 mm | Height with Stand | 418.5 mm |
| 3.06 kg | Weight | 3.24 kg |
| 3.5 kg | Weight with Stand | 5.13 kg |
| IPS | Panel Type | IPS |
| Flat | Form Factor | Flat |
| — | Warranty | 3 years Warranty |
| 24 inches | Size | 24.5 inches |
| ~ 93 PPI | PPI | — |
| 16:9 | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Yes | Anti Glare Screen | Yes |
| — | Features | HDR Ready |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| 144 Hz | Max Refresh Rate | 200 Hz |
| 1500:1 | Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 (Static), 100000000:1 (Dynamic) |
| 5 ms | Response Time | 0.5 ms |
| 300 nits | Brightness | 300 nits |
| LED Backlit | Backlight | — |
| Yes, AMD FreeSync | Adaptive Sync | Yes, AMD FreeSync Premium |
| 16.7 million | Color Gamut | 1.07 B |
| 178 ° | Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| 178 ° | Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0 | USB Ports | No USB Port |
| — | USB Port Details | — |
| — | Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Display Port v1.2 | Display Port | 1 x Display Port v1.2a |
| HDMI v1.4 Port | HDMI | 2 x HDMI v2.0b Port |
| 2Wx2 | Speakers | — |
| — | Other Features | — |
| -5˚ - 20˚ | Stand Tilt | -5°~20° |
| 100x100 mm | Wall Mounting | 100 x 100 mm |
| Yes | HDCP Support | Yes |
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