BenQ G2400W review

BenQ G2400W Review

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 13 March 2008

Weaknesses
The G2400WA doesn't cost very much and it shows in the specs. Most notably, the contrast ratio is a paltry 1,000:1. While we shouldn't really complain -- it's not as if the images on the G2400WA are awash with grey -- the difference in luminosity between blacks and whites isn't as good as on other monitors. Note to BenQ: LG is churning out monitors with 10,000:1 contrast ratios and while numbers aren't everything, consumers do take note.

The OSD control buttons live under the bottom bezel, which makes them difficult to use

While the colour separation on the G2400WA is solid, the actual colour gamut -- that's the number of colours it's capable of displaying -- isn't going to distinguish between your sunrise yellow and your golden poppy. Stood next to our Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP, the colours look like pale imitations of what they're supposed to be. Everything's just less spectacular -- it's almost like watching a fireworks display while squinting.

At 24 inches, the G2400WA is a great size, but it'll never measure up to the king of hearts

The G2400WA's physical flexibility isn't so hot either. It can't be height adjusted, so you'll need to fiddle with the height of your chair or desk, or put the monitor on a stack of magazines to get it sitting at the right height. It's also not possible to pivot it into a portrait orientation, but it can be tilted backwards and forwards.

Conclusion
It's by no means the best 24-inch monitor in the world, but the G2400WA is exceptional value for money. If you can't afford to spend in excess of £400 for a Dell 2408WFP, then go for it, but those with smaller wallets will appreciate what they get with the G2400WA.

Edited by Jason Jenkins
Additional editing by Shannon Doubleday