BenQ SW242Q 24inch 2K Photographer Monitor

SW242Q｜24″ 2K BenQ Photographer Monitor
Capture the Moment from Screen to Print

Make the Moment Come Alive

Exclusive Screen-to-Print Solution
The SW242Q utilises a fine-coating anti-reflection panel to eliminate glare. This gives you a simulated paper-texture visual experience on screen and, in conjunction with Paper Colour Sync software, gives you the ultimate editing experience in bringing your work from screen to print.

Fine-Coated Panel

Reflection-Free Retouching
Certified with TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications, the SW242Q utilises a fine-coating anti-reflection panel to eliminate glare and reflections. This gives you a simulated paper-texture visual experience on screen even in different types of ambient lighting.

Precise Soft-Proofing
Offering the finest creative experiences with colour consistency to simulate paper texture on-screen, and Paper Colour Sync for accurate printed output, BenQ achieved unparalleled colour performance beyond the industry standard.

The AQCOLOR Advantage
BenQ AQCOLOR technology delivers ‘Accurate Reproduction.’ This translates to the display of colour precisely as it is intended to appear. Led by a colour expert, the BenQ team took part in the ICC* and ISO** to establish colour-related standards and implementation guidelines. With Delta E ≤ 1.5 and BenQ ICCsync, SW242Q offers out-of-the-box and easy-to-reach colour accuracy. The 16-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) improves colour blending for precise reproduction.
* International Colour Consortium **International Organisation of Standardisation

Third-Gen Uniformity Technology
Create with confidence. Enjoy consistent colour accuracy and brightness consistency in every panel.

Accuracy Guarantee
BenQ PhotoVue monitors are accredited with Calman Verified, Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications. Creative professionals demand colour excellence, and BenQ delivers. Moreover, SW242Q supports world-leading video calibration software, Calman and ColourSpace. Adjust your display’s 3D LUT (Lookup Table) for accuracy and consistency at all levels.

Hardware Calibration Simplified with Precision
Calibrate your monitor effortlessly with BenQ’s exclusive hardware calibration software, Palette Master Ultimate. Choose the colour gamut through intuitive user interfaces and achieve optimal colour consistency in just three simple steps.

Pantone Connect Premium
Go digital with BenQ, the first brand to work with Pantone on a mobile app. As an existing owner or a new purchaser of BenQ professional monitors, you get one year of free Pantone Connect Premium for digitally mobile colour consistency and accuracy.

Video Format Support
SW242Q helps professionals get the best video results with HDR support and multiple video formats.

SDI to HDMI Device Compatibility
Connect your SDI devices to the monitor for stable and non-compressed signal transmission and real image video 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 makes it perfect to preview the HDR effect of video content during the editing process for best results.

P3 Colour Preview
The wider P3 colour coverage delivers truest colours, giving you an accurate preview of your video projects.

Chroma Sampling Support
Combined with the above video format compatibilities, SW242Q supports 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 sampling in determining monitor fidelity.

Expand Your Mac Devices
Quick to transfer various data and deliver power up to 90W. Your Thunderbolt 3/4 devices are compatible with USB-C on BenQ displays, ensuring consistent and seamless work efficiency.

Unleash Creativity with Comfort
Position your monitor for optimal comfort. With a variety of tilt, swivel, and pivot control points, whether you’re working on design or presenting your ideas to clients, there’s always the right spot and the right angle to do it.
Pivot 90°
Swivel 30°/30°
Tilt -5°~20° & Height Adjustable

Craftsmanship in Design

Effortless Connectivity
Quick to transfer various data and deliver power up to 90W. Your Thunderbolt 3/4 devices are compatible with USB-C on BenQ displays, ensuring consistent and seamless work efficiency.

Elegance Leatherette Base
The leatherette base not only elevates your workspace with a touch of elegance but also saves space for what truly matters.

Optional Shading Hood
Designed to effectively reduce unwanted glare from ambient lighting, the SH242 shading hood delivers guaranteed colour accuracy for all photographers.
*The shading hood is specifically designed for landscape orientation and is NOT compatible with multi-screen setups.

Recommended Software
Professionalism in Perfect Photography Work

Palette Master Ultimate
For hardware calibration and convenient colour management.

Paper Colour Sync
Get an on-screen preview to simulate the printing results.

BenQ’s Green Commitment: A Vision of Sustainability
BenQ prioritises eco-friendly practices in our product development, underlining our commitment to sustainability. BenQ Professional Monitors incorporate eco-friendly technology, recycled materials, and energy-efficient design.

85% PCR
The housing of monitors is made with 85% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials, contributing to eco-friendly production.

Recyclable Packing
We package our monitors in fully recyclable cardboard for minimal environmental impact.

Auto Power Off
Conserves energy by automatically shutting down the screen after 10, 20, or 30 minutes of inactivity, promoting sustainability.