BenQ SW242Q 24" photographer's monitor

BenQ SW242Q 24" photographer's monitor

Non-reflective retouching

The SW242Q is certified as non-reflective by TÜV Rheinland and has a special anti-reflective coating that effectively reduces annoying glare and reflections. This realistically reproduces the texture of paper on the screen - even in changing light conditions.

Precise soft proofing

BenQ ensures excellent color quality that goes beyond the industry standard - through uniform color reproduction, an authentic simulation of the paper texture on the screen and precise adjustment of the paper colors for true-to-original print results.

The AQCOLOR Advantage

With BenQ's AQCOLOR technology, you experience outstandingly accurate color reproduction - colors appear exactly as they are intended in real life. Under the guidance of experienced color experts, BenQ has actively contributed to ICC* and ISO** developments to define essential standards for color accuracy. The SW242Q impresses with a color fidelity of Delta E ≤ 1.5 and the convenient BenQ ICCsync function that provides out-of-the-box and easily accessible color accuracy. The 16-bit 3D Lookup Table (LUT) further optimizes color mixing and ensures outstandingly accurate color reproduction.

*International Color Consortium
**International Organization for Standardization

Third Generation Uniformity Technology

Experience consistently accurate color precision and consistently uniform brightness on every panel.

Reliable precision

BenQ PhotoVue monitors stand for exceptional color accuracy and have been awarded prestigious certifications such as Calman Verified, Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated. These certificates confirm the outstanding color fidelity that creative professionals value from BenQ. The SW242Q monitor is also compatible with the world's leading video calibration software Calman and ColourSpace. With the customizable 3D LUT (Lookup Table), the monitor enables the highest color accuracy and consistency in every nuance.

Easy and precise hardware calibration

Optimize the color representation of your monitor with BenQ's exclusive Palette Master Ultimate hardware calibration software. The intuitive user interface allows you to effortlessly select the color space to achieve outstanding color accuracy and consistency in just three simple steps.

Pantone Connect Premium

Go digital with BenQ, the first brand to collaborate with Pantone on a mobile app. As a BenQ Professional Monitor owner, whether new or existing, you get one year of free access to Pantone Connect Premium for digital, mobile color accuracy and consistency.

Video format support

The SW242Q offers professionals outstanding video results thanks to HDR support and a wide range of video formats.

SDI to HDMI device compatibility

Connect your SDI devices to the monitor to ensure stable and uncompressed signal transmission and true picture quality.
*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 allows you to preview the HDR effect of video content during the editing process for the best results.

P3 Color Preview

Wider P3 color coverage delivers true colors so you can get an accurate preview of your video projects.

Chroma sampling support

Combined with the above video formats, the SW242Q supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 sampling when determining monitor fidelity

. Expand your Mac devices

The monitor transfers data quickly and delivers up to 90W of power. Thunderbolt 3/4 devices are easily connected to BenQ displays thanks to USB-C compatibility, enabling a consistent and seamless way of working.

Unleash creativity with comfort

Position your monitor for optimal comfort by utilizing the versatile tilt, swivel and pivot functions. Whether you're working on a design or presenting your ideas to a client, you'll always find the ideal spot and angle for a perfect view.

• Swivel 90°
• Swivel 30°/30°
• Tilt -5°~20° & height adjustable

Effortless connectivity

The BenQ display transmits data quickly and delivers up to 90W of power. Your Thunderbolt 3/4 devices are compatible with BenQ displays via USB-C, ensuring consistent and seamless work efficiency.

Elegance leatherette

base The leatherette base not only adds an elegant touch to your workspace, but also ensures that space is maximized for essentials.

Complementary anti-glare hood

The SH242 anti-glare hood (optional) is designed to effectively reduce unwanted glare from ambient light and ensures color accuracy for all photographers

*The SH242 anti-glare hood is specifically designed for landscape mode and is not compatible with multi-screen setups.