BenQ Unveils GW90TC Monitors in India With 144Hz USB C Connectivity

BenQ on Friday launched two new GW90TC series monitors in India

BenQ on Friday launched two new GW90TC series monitors in India, the GW2490TC and GW2790TC. The pair offers full HD IPS panels with a 144Hz refresh rate and USB Type-C connectivity. BenQ notes the monitors support up to 20W power delivery over USB-C, along with multiple colour modes and eye-care features. The GW2490TC comes in at 23.8 inches, while the GW2790TC expands to 27 inches. Both models include dual 2W built-in speakers and a headphone jack. The launch is presented as a new line alongside the company’s existing GW2490C and GW2790C models, which are priced at Rs. 9,589 and Rs. 11,989, respectively, in India.

GW90TC Specifications

The GW90TC series uses full HD (1080x1920) IPS panels with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 5ms response time. The monitors support AMD FreeSync and BenQ’s eye-care technologies, including Flicker-Free, Low Blue Light, and Visual Optimiser. The lineup features adjustable stands to suit different desk setups and user preferences.

• GW2490TC: 23.8-inch LED-backlit IPS panel, 1080x1920 resolution, 144Hz, 5ms, 250 nits brightness, native contrast 1500:1, 178-degree viewing angles, gamma adjustment 1.8–2.6, HDCP 1.4, 93 PPI
• GW2790TC: 27-inch LED-backlit panel, 1080x1920 resolution, 144Hz, 5ms, 300 nits brightness, native contrast 1500:1, 178-degree viewing angles, 82 PPI, gamma adjustment 1.8–2.6, HDCP 1.4

For audio and connectivity, both GW2490TC and GW90TC are equipped with dual 2W speakers and a headphone jack. Connectivity options include one HDMI 1.4 port, one DisplayPort 1.2, and a USB Type-C port that supports 20W power delivery, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and data transfer. Both models offer colour modes such as Standard, Game, ePaper, Care Mode, and Cinema, according to the company’s materials. BenQ states the new line will sit alongside existing GW2490C and GW2790C offerings, providing consumers with a broader range of selection in the Indian market.

Pricing, Availability, and Context

BenQ confirms the GW90TC series will be introduced in India with models that mirror the naming convention of the company’s earlier GW2490C and GW2790C lines. The GW2490C and GW2790C are priced at Rs. 9,589 and Rs. 11,989, respectively, giving a reference point for the new GW90TC series in the same price band. Specific India-only availability dates for the GW90TC models were not detailed in the official material provided, but the announcement frames the line as a direct extension of BenQ’s monitor lineup in the market. Eye-care options are emphasized in the overall value proposition of this product, while at the same time they continue to be highlighted as an area of importance when considering comfort in an extended usage environment.

Analysts and watchers of the Indian display environment have identified USB Type-C with 20W PD as a critical specification for mid-tier gaming setups and productivity environments. The combination of 144Hz refresh rate, IPS panel usage along with the USB-C connection is perfectly aligned with consumer expectations about flexibility and usage between home and work. While the analysis of available data cannot be completed because there have not been confirmed pricing announcements on the GW90TC display models; however since there are currently established pricing points for the GW2490C and GW2790C display models, there can still be some general rules applied to establish expectations of price for future models to be released into the market.

Expectations from all stakeholders will be to monitor how pricing, vendor availability, and bundled value propositions will ultimately drive consumer acceptance in this industry by significantly contributing to the competitive landscape for monitors in India. If the GW90TC line follows the pattern of BenQ’s prior launches, the new models may appeal to users seeking higher refresh rates, USB-C convenience, and eye-care features in a 23.8-inch and 27-inch form factor set. No further official statements on regional promotions or bundles were included in the provided materials, but the company could outline those as the rollout progresses.