Asus VG249QL3A
Score: 78/100
BenQ GW2790C
Score: 68/100Rankings
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A is a 24-inch Fast IPS monitor that excels in refresh rate and response time, making it ideal for competitive gamers, while offering solid ergonomics and eye-care features.
The BenQ GW2790C is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor that blends eye-care technologies with a 144 Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for long-hour office work and light gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
180 Hzbest | 144 Hz | |
350 nitsbest | 300 nits | |
— | 1,500 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 5 ms |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
— | 1 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 27 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 144 Hz |
Panel Type | Fast IPS | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 1000:1 ratio | 1500 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 1 ms | 5 ms |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | +23 to -5 degrees | -5 to 20 degrees |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 18 W | 22 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the VG249QL3A for its ultra-smooth 180 Hz panel, 1 ms response, ELMB motion clarity and ergonomic flexibility, noting the missing USB-C and HDR as acceptable trade-offs for its price.
Users love the buttery-smooth gameplay and adjustable stand, but complain about the lack of USB-C, modest speakers and the perceived pixel stretch at 1080p.
Professional reviewers describe the GW2790C as a rare hybrid that blends office productivity with a gamer's refresh rate, highlighting its superior eye-care suite, accurate colors, and USB-C convenience, while noting the absence of height adjustment as the primary ergonomic drawback.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the monitor's eye-comfort features, smooth 144 Hz performance, sleek design, and USB-C simplicity, but repeatedly complain about the lack of height adjustment, the inability of USB-C to charge laptops, and the modest built-in speakers.
“Incredibly smooth and responsive - perfect for FPS games.”
“The height and pivot adjustments are a game-changer for my dual-monitor setup.”
“Colors are vibrant, and the screen is bright enough even in daylight.”
