Product comparison · 2 monitors

BenQ GW2280 computer monitor vs BenQ SW240 computer monitor

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 35identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GW2280 computer monitor:54.6 cm (21.5")
    • SW240 computer monitor:61.2 cm (24.1")
  • Native aspect ratio
    • GW2280 computer monitor:16:9
    • SW240 computer monitor:16:10
  • Panel type
    • GW2280 computer monitor:VA
    • SW240 computer monitor:IPS
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • GW2280 computer monitor:3000:1
    • SW240 computer monitor:1000:1
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • GW2280 computer monitor:60 Hz
    • SW240 computer monitor:76 Hz
  • Display number of colours
    • GW2280 computer monitor:16.78 million colours
    • SW240 computer monitor:1.073 billion colours
  • Market positioning
    • GW2280 computer monitor:Home
    • SW240 computer monitor:Graphics design
  • Product colour
    • GW2280 computer monitor:Black
    • SW240 computer monitor:Grey

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Comparison of GW2280, SW240
102 specifications
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers54.6 cm (21.5")61.2 cm (24.1")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display technologyLEDLED
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersVAIPS
Backlight typeLEDLED
Display brightness (typical)250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response time5 ms5 ms
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutions1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000:11000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)20000000:120000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz76 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Pixel densityKnown for one102 ppiUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one47.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one26.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one72%Unknown — not stated by the source
3DNoNo
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.27 x 0.27 mm
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 83 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 76 Hz
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNCNoNo
AMD FreeSyncNoNo
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart modesKnown for oneCinema, Custom, Game, Photo, StandardUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in cameraNoNo
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersHomeGraphics design
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Feet colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffersNoYes
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Audio inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
HDCPYesYes
HDCP versionDiffers1.42.2
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB hub versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Number of upstream portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Height adjustmentDiffersNoYes
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle range-5 - 20°-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, SwedishUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cm
PivotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SwivellingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-45 - 45°
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersFE
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours18 kWh18 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Differs25 W18.1 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (off)0.2 W0.2 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 264 V
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47/63 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 90%20 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs489.5 mm543.5 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs183 mm230.7 mm
Height (with stand)Differs391.6 mm428.5 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs3.5 kg6.7 kg
Width (without stand)Known for one489.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (without stand)Known for one55.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (without stand)Known for one310.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (without stand)Known for one2.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one4.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
On/off switchYesYes
CertificationDiffersTCO 7.0, TUVTUV GS, CE, ISO9241-307
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8528521085285210
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, DVI, USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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