BenQ V2400W review

Features
To retain the streamlined look of the V2400W, BenQ stuck to the essentials for video connections. You get DVI, VGA and HDMI only. These three connections should cover most people's needs, but those looking for more connections should check out the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP, which also includes composite, component and DisplayPort connection.

The 24-inch screen of the BenQ features the standard -- for a screen this size -- 1,920x1,200-pixel resolution. The left side of the screen houses a headphone jack that's well hidden when viewing the display from the front. Being that it's recessed towards the rear, you may actually have to rotate the entire display in order to insert your headphones. This seems to be a sacrifice of ease of use over style.

Performance
The BenQ V2400W held its own on our DisplayMate- based tests against other 24-inch performance powerhouses such as the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP, which scored a 90 in our overall performance tests. The BenQ posted a composite score of 89 on our suite DisplayMate benchmarks.

The BenQ has the edge in maximum brightness and as for contrast ratio, the BenQ came out on top with a 996:1 score. This indicates that although the maximum brightness for the BenQ is low, it can achieve a very dark and deep black.

When watching the DVD of Kill Bill Vol. 1, we saw great colours and sharpness -- the Bride's yellow jumpsuit was vivid yet accurately rendered. We did notice some slight ghosting.

Blu-ray discs looked awesome as always, especially given the BenQ's ability to display deep blacks. The nighttime car chase scene in Swordfish looked great and the blacks looked dark without losing much detail at all. World of Warcraft was vivid and devoid of any streaking or ghosting as usual.

Conclusion
You may need to prop the monitor on a phone book to get it at the right height on your desk, but if such an arrangement doesn't bother you, you'll find a lot to like about this sleek and cheap monitor.

Edited by Matthew Elliott
Additional editing by Shannon Doubleday