Benq's High-end Contender
Priced at $129.99, the BenQ GW2480 24" IPS is Benq's entry in the 1080p monitors category. With 19,000 buyers rating it at 4.6 stars, it currently sits at #2 of 5 in our rankings. Sitting in the top 3 means it's competing directly with the Philips 243V7QDSB 24" ($119.99, 4.5★) for the category lead.
Display Build
At $129.99, the BenQ GW2480 24" IPS is firmly in budget territory. Expect a basic stand with tilt-only adjustment, plastic build, and a panel that's good for productivity but won't impress for color-critical work. Inputs are usually limited to HDMI plus one DisplayPort.
One feature owners single out about the BenQ GW2480 24" IPS: "Built-in speakers".
Specifications
- Brand: Benq
- Price: $129.99 (right around the $127.99 category average)
- Connectivity: HDMI, VGA, DP
- Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
- Reviews: 19,000
- Category rank: #2 of 5 in 1080p monitors under $150
- Cheaper in category: 1 products
- Higher-rated in category: 0 products
- More-reviewed in category: 1 products
Owner Reports
19,000 reviews and a 4.6-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
Common positives:
- IPS
- Slim bezels
- Built-in speakers
Common complaints:
- Stand only tilts
How It Stacks Against the Top
At $129.99, the BenQ GW2480 24" IPS sits right around the $127.99 category average. 1 options are cheaper and 3 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Philips 243V7QDSB 24" ($119.99, 4.5★, 25,000 reviews). It's $10.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Philips 243V7QDSB 24" - $119.99, 4.5★ (25,000 reviews) · Cheaper
The Buy/Skip Call
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
- First-time buyers who want a safe, well-vetted choice without doing extensive research
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- IPS
- Slim bezels
- Built-in speakers
Cons:
- Stand only tilts
Final Take
8.9/10
Top-3 in the category. Close enough to the leader that personal preference (color, design, brand loyalty) is a fair reason to pick it.