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SW242Q

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SW242Q|24" 2K BenQ Photographer Monitor

Capture the Moment from Screen to Print

SW242Q|24" 2K BenQ Photographer Monitor

Capture the Moment from Screen to Print

Make the Moment Come Alive

Make the Moment Come Alive

  • photo shooting

    1. Shooting

  • photo editing

    2. Editing

  • photo preview

    3. Preview

  • final output

    4. Final output

Exclusive Screen-to-Print Solution

The BenQ Nano Matte Panel provides a reflection-free performance that results in a simulated-texture screen effect which, in conjunction with Paper Color Sync software, delivers industry-leading screen-to-print results as the ultimate platform for accurate photo editing and reliable soft proofing.

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BenQ SW24Q utilizes Nano Matte Panel anti-reflection panel to eliminate glare and reflection for simulated paper-texture visual experiences on screen under different types of ambient lighting to get perfect results.

Nano Matte Panel for Reflection-Free Retouching

Certified with TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications, SW242Q utilizes Nano Matte Panel to eliminate glare and reflection for simulated paper-texture visual experiences on screen under different types of ambient lighting to get perfect results.

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BenQ SW24Q offers the finest creative experiences with color consistency to simulate paper texture on-screen, and Paper Color Sync for accurate printed output

Precise Soft-Proofing

Offering the finest creative experiences with color consistency to simulate paper texture on-screen, and Paper Color Sync for accurate printed output, BenQ has achieved unparalleled color performance beyond the industry standard.

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Nano Matte Panel for Reflection-Free Retouching

Certified with TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications, SW242Q utilizes Nano Matte Panel to eliminate glare and reflection for simulated paper-texture visual experiences on screen under different types of ambient lighting to get perfect results.

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Precise Soft-Proofing

Offering the finest creative experiences with color consistency to simulate paper texture on-screen, and Paper Color Sync for accurate printed output, BenQ has achieved unparalleled color performance beyond the industry standard.

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BenQ AQCOLOR technology delivers 'Accurate Reproduction.' This translates to the display of color precisely as it is intended to appear. With Delta E ≤ 2 and BenQ ICCsync, SW272U offers out-of-the-box and easy-to-reach color accuracy. The 16-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) improves color blending for precise reproduction.

The AQCOLOR Advantage

BenQ AQCOLOR technology delivers 'Accurate Reproduction.' This translates to the display of color precisely as it is intended to appear. Led by a color expert, the BenQ team took part in the ICC* and ISO** to establish color-related standards and implementation guidelines. With Delta E ≤ 1.5 and BenQ ICCsync, SW242Q offers out-of-the-box and easy-to-reach color accuracy. The 16-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) improves color blending for precise reproduction.

* International Color Consortium **International Organization of Standardization

AQCOLOR Technology

Third-Gen Uniformity Technology

Create with confidence. Enjoy consistent color accuracy and brightness throughout each panel.

What’s the importance of Uniformity?

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Enjoy consistent color accuracy and brightness consistency throughout each panel with BenQ Uniformity Technology

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Enjoy consistent color accuracy and brightness consistency throughout each panel with BenQ Uniformity Technology

Accuracy Guarantee

BenQ PhotoVue monitors are accredited with Calman Verified, Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications. Creative professionals demand color excellence, and BenQ delivers. The SW242Q supports world-leading video calibration software, Calman and ColourSpace. Adjust your display's 3D LUT (Lookup Table) for accuracy and consistency at all levels.

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  • BenQ PhotoVue monitors are accredited with Calman Verified, Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications.
  • BenQ PhotoVue monitors are accredited with Calman Verified, Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications.
  • BenQ SW272U supports world-leading video calibration software, Calman and ColourSpace. Adjust your display's 3D LUT (Lookup Table) for accuracy and consistency at all levels.
  • BenQ SW272U supports world-leading video calibration software, Calman and ColourSpace. Adjust your display's 3D LUT (Lookup Table) for accuracy and consistency at all levels.
  • BenQ SW272U supports world-leading video calibration software, Calman and ColourSpace. Adjust your display's 3D LUT (Lookup Table) for accuracy and consistency at all levels.
BenQ Palette Master Ultimate is the software for Hardware Calibration. Tune and maintain the color performance of your monitors with Palette Master Ultimate software and get the optimal color consistency in 3 steps.

Hardware Calibration Simplified with Precision

BenQ exclusive Palette Master Ultimate provides default and customizable settings for effortless hardware calibration. Choose the color gamut through intuitive user interfaces and achieve optimal color consistency in just three simple steps.

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Hardware Calibration Simplified with Precision

BenQ exclusive Palette Master Ultimate provides default and customizable settings for effortless hardware calibration. Choose the color gamut through intuitive user interfaces and achieve optimal color consistency in just three simple steps.

Free Download
As an existing owner or a new purchaser of BenQ professional monitors, you get one year of free Pantone Connect Premium for digitally mobile color consistency and accuracy.

Pantone Connect Premium

Go digital with BenQ, the first brand to work with Pantone on a mobile app. As an existing owner or a new purchaser of BenQ professional monitors, you get one year of free Pantone Connect Premium for digitally mobile color consistency and accuracy.

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Pantone Connect Premium

Go digital with BenQ, the first brand to work with Pantone on a mobile app. As an existing owner or a new purchaser of BenQ professional monitors, you get one year of free Pantone Connect Premium for digitally mobile color consistency and accuracy.

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Video Format Support

SW242Q helps pros get the best video results with HDR support and multiple video formats.

BenQ has tested select SDI to HDMI devices as compatible with SW272U. Videographers can thus connect their SDI devices to the monitor for stable and non-compressed signal transmission and real quality video image.

SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility

Connect your SDI devices to the monitor for stable and non-compressed signal transmission and real quality video image. *Black Magic Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G, Black Magic Micro Converter SDI to HDMI, Black Magic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, AJA Hi5 12G, AJA KONA5.

BenQ SW272U is compatible with HDR10 and HLG formats. Preview the HDR effect of video content during the editing process for best results.

HDR10 Support

HDR10 compatibility makes it perfect to preview the HDR effect of video content during the editing process for best results.

SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility

Connect your SDI devices to the monitor for stable and non-compressed signal transmission and real quality video image. *Black Magic Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G, Black Magic Micro Converter SDI to HDMI, Black Magic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G, AJA Hi5 12G, AJA KONA5.

HDR10 Support

HDR10 compatibility makes it perfect to preview the HDR effect of video content during the editing process for best results.

Equipped with P3 Color Space, BenQ SW242Q delivers accurate colors to videos with P3 color space for your video projects.

P3 Color Preview

P3 wider color coverage delivers truest colors to get accurate video project preview.

Combined with the above video format compatibilities, SW242Q supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 sampling in determining monitor fidelity.

Chroma Sampling Support

Combined with the above video format compatibilities, SW242Q supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 sampling in determining monitor fidelity.

Why Chroma Sampling Important?

P3 Color Preview

P3 wider color coverage delivers truest colors to get accurate video project preview.

Chroma Sampling Support

Combined with the above video format compatibilities, SW242Q supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 sampling in determining monitor fidelity.

Why Chroma Sampling Important?

Expand Your Mac Devices

Quickly transfer data and deliver power up to 90W. Your Thunderbolt 3/4 devices are compatible with USB-C on BenQ displays, ensuring consistent and seamless work efficiency.

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Unleash Creativity with Comfort

Position your monitor for optimal comfort. With a variety of tilt, swivel, and pivot control points, whether you’re working on design or presenting your ideas to clients, there’s always the right spot and the right angle to do it.

  • Pivot 90°

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    Swivel 30°/30°

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    Tilt -5°~20° & Hight Adjustable

Craftsmanship in Design

The Convenient Design of BenQ SW24Q, user can easily access OSD, I/O port, and card reader efficiently.

Effortless Access Design

Designed with accessibility in mind, it’s easy to connect devices through accessible I/O ports, transfer data with the built-in card reader, and streamline your work for maximum convenience.

With the exclusive Leatherette Base of BenQ SW242Q, saving the workspace for valuable items.

Elegance Leatherette Base

The leatherette base not only elevates your workspace with a touch of elegance but also saves space for what truly matters.

Effortless Access Design

Designed with accessibility in mind, it’s easy to connect devices through accessible I/O ports, transfer data with the built-in card reader, and streamline your work for maximum convenience.

Elegance Leatherette Base

The leatherette base not only elevates your workspace with a touch of elegance but also saves space for what truly matters.

BenQ PhotoVue Shading hood bridge, the Pursuit of Perfection Never Ends

Optional Shading Hood

Designed to effectively reduce unwanted glare from ambient lighting, the SH242 shading hood delivers assured color accuracy for all photographers.

*The shading hood is specifically designed for landscape orientation and is NOT compatible with multi-screen setups.

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Optional Shading Hood

Designed to effectively reduce unwanted glare from ambient lighting, the SH242 shading hood delivers assured color accuracy for all photographers.

*The shading hood is specifically designed for landscape orientation and is NOT compatible with multi-screen setups.

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Recommended Software

Professionalism in Perfect Photography Work

  • Palette Master Ultimate

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  • Paper Color Sync

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BenQ's industry-leading eye-care technologies reduce eye fatigue while ensuring greater user comfort during long periods of use.

BenQ’s Green Commitment: A Vision of Sustainability

BenQ prioritizes eco-friendly practices in our product development, underlining our commitment to sustainability. BenQ Professional Monitors incorporate eco-friendly technology, recycled materials, and energy-efficient design.

BenQ’s Green Commitment: A Vision of Sustainability

BenQ prioritizes eco-friendly practices in our product development, underlining our commitment to sustainability. BenQ Professional Monitors incorporate eco-friendly technology, recycled materials, and energy-efficient design.

  • 85% PCR

    The housing of monitors is made with 85% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials, contributing to eco-friendly production.

  • Recyclable Packing

    We package our monitors in fully recyclable cardboard for minimal environmental impact.

  • Auto Power Off

    Conserves energy by automatically shutting down the screen after 10, 20, or 30 minutes of inactivity, promoting sustainability.

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    • Screen Size

      • 31.5 inch

      • 27 inch

      • 27 inch

      • 27 inch

      • 27 inch

      • 24.1 inch

    • Color Gamut

      • 100% sRGB, 95% P3, 99% Adobe RGB

      • 100% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB, 99% P3

      • 100% sRGB, 98% P3, 99% Adobe RGB

      • 100% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB, 90% P3

      • 100% sRGB, 97% P3, 99% Adobe RGB

      • 100% sRGB, 98% P3, 99% Adobe RGB

    • Resolution (max.)

      • 3840x2160

      • 3840x2160

      • 2560x1440

      • 3840x2160

      • 2560x1440

      • 2560x1600

    • Delta E(avg)

      • ≤2

      • ≤1.5

      • ≤1.5

      • ≤2

      • ≤2

      • ≤1.5

    • HDR

      • HDR10, HLG

      • HDR10, HLG

      • HDR10

      • HDR10, HLG

      • HDR10

      • HDR10

    • All-in-One Connection

      • USB-C

      • USB-C

      • USB-C

      • USB-C

      • USB-C

      • USB-C

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  • Where can I download Palette Master Ultimate?

    Please go to the BenQ support site to download the software. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about it.

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  • What is Log ID and how can I export it?

    Log ID is a record of software errors encountered when using Palette Master Ultimate. Export Log ID and provide to BenQ to debug. Learn how to export Log ID in user manual here.

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  • What to do when the calibration fails?

    We’d recommend that you calibrate your monitor again. If the calibration still fails, find EXPORT LOG ID from Account page and provide to BenQ. Gentle reminder to ensure the computer is connected to the network before generating LOG ID.

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  • How does BenQ ICCsync work on PhotoVue Models?

    The ICC profile will be automatically applied once user switches calibration.

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  • Check if your BenQ monitor/software is compatible with M1/M2/M3?

    Find more info to see if your BenQ monitor/software is compatible with M1/M2/M3 here. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.

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  • What is the purpose of the USB-C port?

    The USB-C port accepts data, video, audio, and power from one cable.

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  • What is Paper Color Sync software for?

    Paper Color Sync simulates the look and color properties of printed hardcopies based on specific printer and paper combinations. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.

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  • Where can I download Paper Color Sync?

    Please go to the BenQ support site to download the software. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.

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  • Can I install and use third party calibration software?

    Yes you can use software calibration with the X-Rite i1 profiler and other apps. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.

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  • Does my monitor need to be calibrated before use?

    With optimized factory calibration, you get the best monitor for color-critical work out of the box with numerous industry standard preset modes. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.

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