AOC E1659FWU 15.6-inch
Score: 69/100
BenQ GW2490
Score: 70/100Rankings
The BenQ GW2490 is a 23.8-inch IPS Full HD monitor that targets office and productivity users with eye-care technologies, a 100 Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort, and a sleek thin-bezel design.
The AOC e1659Fwu is a 15.6-inch USB-3.0 powered portable monitor offering plug-and-play convenience, an ultra-slim chassis and a flexible stand, but its TN panel limits color accuracy and viewing angles.
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15.6 inches | 23.8 inchesbest | |
1,049,088 pixels | 2,073,600 pixelsbest | |
60 Hz | 100 Hzbest | |
200 nits | 250 nitsbest | |
500 | 1,300best | |
— | 99 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 msbest | 5 msbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.311 mmbest |
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Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 15.6 inches | 23.8 inches |
Resolution (total pixels) (pixels) | 1049088 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 100 Hz |
Panel Type | TN | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 200 nits | 250 nits |
Static Contrast Ratio | 500 | 1300 |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | false | true |
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Professional reviewers such as PCMag view the e1659Fwu as a solid portable monitor for travelers, highlighting its thin chassis, USB-3.0 video performance and sharp text rendering, while cautioning that its TN panel suffers from skewed color accuracy, limited viewing angles and a reflective surface.
Everyday users love the monitor's portability, plug-and-play simplicity, auto-pivot and sturdy stand, noting it boosts productivity while traveling; recurring complaints focus on the fragile USB connector, glossy screen glare, limited resolution and occasional compatibility hiccups.
Professional reviewers consider the GW2490 a top-tier office monitor, lauding its TUV-certified eye-care technologies, adaptive brightness, and 99 % sRGB color accuracy. The 100 Hz refresh via DisplayPort is seen as a standout feature in its segment, though the lack of height adjustment and modest speaker output are noted as ergonomic and audio shortcomings.
Everyday users consistently praise the monitor's sharp text, accurate colors straight out of the box, thin bezels for multi-monitor setups, and the eye-comfort suite that eases long-hour fatigue. Common complaints revolve around limited tilt adjustment, HDMI refresh limitations, weak built-in speakers, occasional cosmetic blemishes, and a stand that feels less robust.
“Users consistently praise its portability, ease of setup, and reliability as a second screen.”
“The USB port on the monitor is a major pain point - users report that even slight cable movement can disconnect the display.”
