BenQ SW240 24.1-Inch PhotoVue IPS Monitor | WUXGA, 99% RGB

BenQ SW240 24.1-Inch PhotoVue IPS Monitor | WUXGA, 99% RGB

Professional Color Precision Out of the Box: When editing photos for print or professional digital portfolios, guessing colors is not an option. The BenQ SW240 is built on BenQ’s exclusive AQCOLOR technology to meet the highest professional color standards. It boasts 99% Adobe RGB coverage for vivid, lifelike outdoor and nature photography, alongside 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 for exceptional video editing and web design. Every unit is factory-calibrated to achieve a Delta E of ≤ 2, meaning the monitor displays colors indistinguishable from reality the moment you plug it in.

Advanced Hardware Calibration: Software calibration only tweaks your graphics card output, which can compress color data and lead to banding. The SW240 offers true Hardware Calibration. Using BenQ’s Palette Master Element software and a compatible colorimeter (sold separately), you can adjust the monitor’s internal image processing chip directly. Combined with a 14-bit 3D Look Up Table (LUT), this ensures your color gradients remain perfectly smooth, accurate, and consistent across multiple workstations and print outputs.

The 16:10 Productivity Advantage: While most modern monitors use a 16:9 widescreen ratio, the SW240 uses a specialized 16:10 aspect ratio with a 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution. That extra vertical space is a game-changer for creative software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. It allows you to view two side-by-side full A4 documents perfectly, or view a standard 3:2 camera photograph full-screen while still having plenty of room at the bottom for your toolbars, timelines, and editing sliders.

Key Features

• 99% Adobe RGB Color Space: Displays a vastly wider range of colors than standard monitors, particularly in vibrant greens and blues, making it essential for nature and landscape photography.
• Hardware Calibration Ready: Adjust the monitor’s internal image processing chip directly for uncompromised, long-lasting color accuracy.
• 14-Bit 3D LUT: Offers incredibly smooth color blending and flawless gradients, eliminating color banding in soft areas like skies or skin tones.
• 16:10 Aspect Ratio: The 1920×1200 resolution provides extra vertical height, maximizing your workspace for editing palettes and photo thumbnails.
• Dedicated Color Mode HotKey: Quickly switch between Adobe RGB, sRGB, and Black & White modes with the press of a physical button on the bezel.
• Built-in SD Card Reader: Streamline your workflow by plugging your camera’s SD card directly into the side of the monitor.

Specifications of BenQ SW240 24.1-Inch PhotoVue IPS Monitor | WUXGA, 99% RGB

Who It’s For

• Professional Photographers: Users shooting in RAW who need a wide Adobe RGB gamut to ensure their prints match what they see on screen.
• Graphic Designers and Print Specialists: Creators who require absolute color consistency and hardware calibration to meet strict client and printing press standards.
• Budget-Conscious Creatives: Artists who want premium, studio-grade color accuracy without spending thousands of dollars on flagship 4K reference monitors.

Comparison: BenQ SW240 (PhotoVue) vs. Standard IPS Monitors

If you are deciding between the BenQ SW240 and a standard 1080p IPS monitor, the difference lies entirely in professional color handling. A standard consumer IPS monitor is built for the sRGB color space, which is fine for basic web browsing but physically incapable of displaying the deep, saturated colors captured by professional cameras. The SW240 expands this to 99% Adobe RGB, revealing colors a standard monitor simply hides. Furthermore, standard monitors only support software calibration. The SW240 supports hardware calibration via its 14-bit 3D LUT, physically altering the monitor’s chip to maintain reference-level accuracy that standard desktop monitors cannot achieve.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does this monitor come with a shading hood? No, the shading hood (model SH240) is not included in the box with this specific model. However, the monitor features the mounting grooves around the bezel, allowing you to purchase the shading hood separately and attach it later if you need to block out ambient room light.
2. Do I need to buy a calibration tool separately? Yes. While the monitor supports hardware calibration and includes the Palette Master Element software, you will still need to own or purchase a compatible colorimeter (such as an X-Rite i1Display Pro or Datacolor Spyder) to actually measure and calibrate the screen.
3. Why is the resolution 1920×1200 instead of 1080p or 4K? The 1920×1200 resolution creates a 16:10 aspect ratio. BenQ specifically chose this for the 24-inch SW240 because it more closely matches the 3:2 aspect ratio of DSLR camera sensors. It allows you to view a full photo while still leaving vertical room on the screen for your editing toolbars.
4. Does this monitor connect to a MacBook? Yes, it works perfectly with Mac systems. However, because the monitor uses HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, if you have a modern MacBook that only features USB-C / Thunderbolt ports, you will need a USB-C to DisplayPort cable or a compatible hub to connect it.