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BenQ GW2480-B

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Source model name: GW2480

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Specifications for GW2480-B with owner checks for this product design. Use the matching manual for control sequences and replacement parts.

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GW2480-B: model-specific checks

What is recorded for GW2480-B

BenQ GW2480-B — Product type: Monitor; Screen diagonal: 23.8 in.

ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays

Compare resolution, refresh modes by input, panel properties, ports, USB-C power, stand, and energy data.

Owner guide: Specifications

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Specifications

3 minute read · Shared guidance for monitors & displays

Read resolution and refresh as paired capabilities

Compare the monitor’s native resolution with the refresh rate it supports at that resolution. Marketing pages may list a maximum refresh that is available only at a lower resolution or through a particular input. Check the manual’s timing table for supported combinations and note whether the cable, graphics card, and connection type can deliver them. Do not assume a higher number applies to every port.

For office work, resolution affects how much content fits at readable scaling; for gaming, refresh and variable-refresh support may matter more. A host computer can also limit output. Verify the monitor, graphics hardware, operating system, and cable as one chain before expecting a mode to appear in display settings.

Understand panel and image specifications

A specification sheet may list panel type, contrast, brightness, color coverage, and response time. These figures describe different properties and are not directly interchangeable. Contrast and black appearance depend on panel design and room lighting; color coverage describes a range, not factory calibration accuracy. Response-time figures may use different measurement methods, so compare definitions rather than assuming the smallest number always means the clearest motion.

If color-critical work matters, look for a documented calibration report or hardware-calibration support and check what software or sensor is required. A wide-gamut display can show more colors only when the application and color workflow are managed correctly. A specification alone does not guarantee uniformity or match with another screen.

Check ports and power-delivery details

List each port and its supported function: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C video, USB hub data, audio, and power delivery. USB-C is a connector shape, not a promise of video or charging. Dell’s USB-C support material distinguishes a monitor’s video-capable USB-C path from ports that may not provide the expected display function. Check the exact monitor manual and host specifications.

For USB-C charging, compare the monitor’s stated output with the laptop’s required power. A display can carry video while supplying too little power to keep a demanding laptop charged. If it has a built-in hub or Ethernet, verify whether a separate upstream cable is required.

Translate specifications into a shortlist

Choose the specs that map to your desk and tasks. Check diagonal size and resolution together, then estimate scaling and viewing distance. Confirm the stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel, or pivot if those movements matter. For a multi-monitor setup, compare bezel width, VESA pattern, port placement, and available desk width.

For gaming, identify the exact refresh and variable-refresh mode supported by the input you will use. For color work, check gamut and calibration support. For a docked laptop, check USB-C video, data, and charging separately. Save the manufacturer’s spec page and manual for each exact model; retailer summaries often omit important port restrictions.

Check color depth and scaling requirements

For a 10-bit workflow or HDR output, verify what the monitor accepts at the resolution and refresh you plan to use, and whether the host graphics path supports it. Some timing modes reduce color depth or require compression. Check the manual’s input timing table and operating-system setting rather than assuming a headline resolution and refresh can run simultaneously. Document the mode that is active when comparing displays.

General background sources

These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.

Owner guidance by Specs & Parts, drafted with GPT-6 Luna. Sources and scope.

Recorded model facts

All recorded specifications

Display

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Backlight type	LED	Archive California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Curved monitor	False	Archive California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Native resolution	Needs resolution	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026 Other observations retained: 1920 x 1080 pixels — ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays; monitors.csv; row 418; ENERGY STAR ID 2344628
Native resolution	2.1 megapixels	Archive California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
OLED monitor	False	Archive California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Panel technology	IPS LCD	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026
Reported color gamut	Needs resolution	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026 Other observations retained: 33.5 — ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays; monitors.csv; row 418; ENERGY STAR ID 2344628 <= 32.9% of CIELUV — California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive; cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229
Screen diagonal	23.8 in	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026
Supported color spaces	sRGB	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026
Viewable screen area	242 sq in	Archive California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

Electrical & connections

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Power source type	Ac to dc internal power supply	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026
Signal and data interfaces	VGA,Display,HDMI	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026
USB-C power delivery supported	No	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026

Energy & water

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Monitor energy use at 115 V	Needs resolution	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026 Other observations retained: 32.3 kWh/year — ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays; monitors.csv; row 418; ENERGY STAR ID 2344628
Monitor off-mode power	0.1 W	Archive California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
On-mode power	Needs resolution	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026 Other observations retained: 10.2 W — ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays; monitors.csv; row 418; ENERGY STAR ID 2344628 13.27 W — California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive; cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229
Sleep-mode power	0.2 W	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026 Other observations retained: 0.19 W — California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive; cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229

Features

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Declared display features	Variable Refresh Rate,Built-In Speakers	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026
Touchscreen capability	False	Archive California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

Product

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Product type	Monitor	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026

Source identity

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
ENERGY STAR partner	BenQ Corporation	Certification ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 419; ENERGY STAR ID 2396742 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Nov 05, 2026
Manufacturer named in archive	BenQ Corp.	Archive California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 229 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

A comparison group built from recorded designs

BenQ lcd displays

252 records in this manufacturer/public-source group. The group uses the brand, category and recorded design, rather than a guessed series or production year.

30.9–101.03 kWh/yearannual energy · 40 source values

21.5–97.6 inscreen size · 252 source values

These are source-record ranges. They do not establish current availability, a shared repair platform or installation compatibility.

Sources for GW2480-B

California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive Observed Oct 27, 2026

ENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays Observed Nov 05, 2026

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