BenQ Revealed New 24-inch Photography Monitor

Peter Donnell / 2 weeks ago

BenQ is well known for its high-end displays, I myself run one of their 4K projectors (W2700), and I’m very happy with it! However, if you’re more on the professional side of things, gaming monitors and projectors likely aren’t what you’re after. Of course, that is where their new SW242Q comes into play, a 24″ professional Video and Photography display that’s part of the BenQ’s SW series.

With a 24.1-inch panel and 2K resolution, it is designed with professional photographers and videographers in mind. It features BenQ’s exclusive AQCOLOR technology, third-generation uniformity technology and Paper Color Sync for accurate colour reproduction that should please many content creators.

It supports an incredibly wide colour gamut, scoring 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3 and Display P3 along with an aspect ratio of 16:10 at a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600. As BenQ themselves say “the SW242Q ensures color precision in every pixel.”

To achieve screen-wide colour accuracy, BenQ’s uniformity technology adjusts colour and brightness in hundreds of sub-regions to maintain fine-tuning of the screen. The SW242Q’s fine-coated panel also reduces reflections of the ambient light for fewer distractions, while BenQ’s proprietary Paper Color Sync software helps photographers accurately and efficiently edit photos to showcase the screen-to-print transition in a preview.

HDR10 and HLG

The SW242Q supports two HDR standards, HDR10 and HLG, in addition to diverse video formats, including 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0. It also provides world-leading video calibration software Calman and Lightspace to adjust the display’s 3D LUT to guarantee image accuracy. Compatible with SDI to HDMI devices, as well as SDI capture cards, videographers can connect devices to the monitor for stable signal transmission and high-quality video.

Calibration

With out-of-the-box calibration and a verified calibration report, BenQ guarantees the default Delta E is less than 1.5, so users can experience colour accuracy from the start. In addition, the SW242Q has several third-party certifications, including Calman, Pantone and Pantone SkinTone Validated, reinforcing BenQ’s promise to maintain industry-approved performance levels. The new monitor features BenQ’s Palette Master Ultimate, which performs hardware calibrations for colour accuracy. With one USB-C cable, photographers and videographers can enjoy fast video, audio and data transmission while supporting simultaneous 90 W power delivery.

What BenQ Had to Say

“At BenQ, we continue to recognize the need for color accurate display solutions, particularly for photographers and videographers,” said Jason Lee, LCD business line manager. “The new SW242Q delivers color precision like never before, streamlining editing processes and workflows for a seamless approach to color management.”