BenQ EX240N

BenQ EX240N Review & Specifications

EX240N by BenQ is a 23.80″ VA monitor with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 72.00% NTSC. The panel delivers 250 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 3000:1, a response time of 4.00 ms. It has a pixel density of 92 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 83.89% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating. Built-in 2 x 2.5 W (watts) speakers are included. HDR capabilities include support for HDR10. Typical power consumption is 20.00 W, with a maximum of 40.00 W.

General Work Usage

The BenQ EX240N scores a basic 41.5% in productivity, suggesting it may not be well-suited for demanding office work or long-duration professional use. It utilizes a VA panel. These panels offer strong contrast ratios and deep blacks, which can improve image depth and comfort in dim lighting. However, they may suffer from narrower viewing angles and slightly slower pixel response times compared to IPS, potentially leading to subtle color shifts or ghosting during fast movement or multi-monitor setups. The monitor’s resolution of 1920×1080 offers a more modest workspace, potentially limiting multitasking or spreadsheet-heavy workflows. A lower pixel density of 92 ppi can lead to visible pixelation, reducing visual comfort for reading and detailed work, especially on larger screens. With a brightness level of 250 nits, this monitor may appear dim in bright office settings, making it less suitable for environments with strong ambient light.

The BenQ EX240N has color space coverage of: 72.00% NTSC, which gives this monitor limited color gamut coverage, which makes it unsuitable for color-accurate work such as professional design, printing, or video editing. The screen may fail to represent colors consistently across devices or in print. The 8-bit panel combined with restricted gamut coverage makes this monitor appropriate only for non-color-sensitive tasks like document editing or web browsing.

For productivity-focused users, the BenQ EX240N delivers exceptional value, scoring 79.1% in work performance per dollar. While its value score is high, the moderate 41.5% work suitability may limit appeal for demanding users. Best suited for casual or secondary work use.

Gaming and Media Usage

The BenQ EX240N earns a solid 67.3% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It features a VA panel, which provide excellent native contrast ratios, resulting in deeper blacks and more immersive visuals in dark scenes — ideal for cinematic gaming and media playback. On the downside, they can suffer from slow pixel response times, leading to noticeable motion blur or ghosting during fast gameplay, particularly in competitive or high-FPS scenarios. With a resolution of 1920×1080, this monitor offers standard image quality. While less visually sharp than higher-res options, it allows for higher frame rates and reduced GPU load — often preferred in competitive or budget-conscious gaming setups. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 165 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, paired with a responsive 4.00 ms response time that maintains excellent clarity during fast motion.

This monitor includes basic ergonomic features, sufficient for general use but potentially limiting in scenarios that involve prolonged screen time without additional adjustments, and features limited connectivity, which could be restrictive for users with more complex or peripheral-heavy configurations.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

For gamers, the BenQ EX240N offers exceptional value, scoring 89.7% in gaming performance per dollar. While the gaming experience score is somewhat modest (67.3%), its high value rating still makes it an attractive option for casual or entry-level gamers.

The BenQ EX240N delivers exceptional overall value, scoring 91.6% in total performance per dollar. While its build and feature quality is moderate (48.1 pts), the strong value rating makes it appealing to budget-conscious buyers.