24.5″ BenQ EX251 – Specs & Features
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24.5″ BenQ EX251 – Specs & Features
24.5 48 Hz 350 cd 1000
Display
24.5-inch, IPS, 1920 x 1080
24.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 220 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000
Benq Monitor
At a glance

The 24.5″ BenQ EX251 – Specs & Features is a monitor from Benq featuring 2025 model year, 24.5-inch size class and IPS panel type. Across our display performance benchmarks it scores Great — 8.0/10.

Model Year2025 Size Class24.5-inch Panel TypeIPS
📈Display Performance
🏆
Overall Score Combined display quality score
80 /100
8.0/10
🔄
Refresh Rate Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
92 /100
220Hz
⚡
Response Time Lower is better — 1ms excellent
88 /100
1ms
🎨
Color Coverage % of DCI-P3 / sRGB gamut — higher = more vivid
99 /100
99%
☀️
Brightness Peak brightness in nits — 1000+ for HDR
35 /100
350nits
The Benq 24.5″ BenQ EX251 – Specs & Features achieves an overall display score of 8.0/10. With a 220Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Color coverage reaches 99% of DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional color work. Brightness of 350 nits is adequate for indoor use.
🎯 Who Should Buy the Benq EX251
✓
Perfect For
🎮 PC Gamers 220Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
🎨 Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
🌤️ Casual Viewers Wanting HDR HDR400
Entry-level HDR — better than SDR, not premium
×
Not Ideal For
🎬 Premium HDR Viewers HDR400
Entry-level HDR400 cannot deliver the cinematic HDR experience. Seek HDR600+ or OLED for real impact.
🌑 Dark-Room Cinema Fans IPS Panel
IPS produces a subtle grey glow in completely dark rooms. VA or OLED produces genuinely black dark scenes.
🗂️ Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
💡 Quick Advice: Buy this for smooth gaming and productivity. A versatile choice for gamers who also work. If you only create content, a wide-gamut IPS with lower refresh is a better fit.
⚡ Real-World Use Cases
🎮
PC Gaming 220Hz
Motion stays sharp through fast camera pans
220Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred. FreeSync maintains smooth output when frame rate fluctuates.
🖌️
Photo & Video Colour Work 99% P3
What you grade is what the client receives
99% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
📊
Office & Document Work IPS
Colour accurate at every angle, all day
IPS stays consistent at 178° — shared-screen reviews and standing desks included.
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HDR Movies & Gaming HDR400
Brightness range SDR cannot show
HDR content on Netflix and Game Pass gets expanded highlights and shadow depth. Note: HDR400 is entry-level — highlights improve over SDR but fall short of the full cinematic HDR experience.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Benq EX251 specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
⚖️Pros & Cons
Pros
  • IPS panel wide 178°/178° viewing angles with accurate, consistent color reproduction
  • HDR support (HDR10 / DisplayHDR 400) with 400 cd/m² peak enhanced contrast for HDR media
  • Full HD at 89 PPI clear, sharp 1080p for gaming and everyday content
  • 220Hz refresh rate noticeably smoother and more responsive than standard 60/75Hz displays
  • 99% sRGB near-complete standard gamut for accurate colors across all content types
Cons
  • IPS contrast (1000 : 1) blacks look grey in dark viewing conditions compared to VA or OLED
  • Full HD resolution adequate for this size but less sharp than QHD alternatives
  • Tilt-only stand no height adjustment, swivel or portrait pivot ergonomic options
  • No Thunderbolt 4 USB-C available but lacks high-speed 40 Gbps bandwidth and high-watt charging
  • Entry-tier DisplayHDR 400 limited local dimming means HDR uplift is modest rather than dramatic
We evaluated the Benq EX251 across 10 criteria. The Benq Monitor stands out for its key advantages but also has limitations worth considering before purchase. Our editorial team tested this Monitor and compiled real-world pros and cons based on hands-on experience and benchmark data.
📊Score & Ratings
8.0/10 Great
Design
8
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
9
Connectivity
8
The Benq EX251 earns a outstanding overall rating of 8.0/10. Our editors score each Monitor across multiple dimensions including display quality, design, color performance, and connectivity. This Monitor represents a top-tier choice in the Monitor market.
🔖 Basic Information 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Brand BenQ
Model EX251
Series MOBIUZ
Model Alias MOBIUZ EX251
Model Year 2025
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
🖥️ Display 8
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Size Class 24.5-inch
△ Average 24" — standard monitor. Efficient for focused work; compact desk footprint.
Panel Type IPS
✓ Good IPS — consistent colour accuracy across 178° viewing angle. No colour shift when viewed from the side.
Curvature --
Resolution 1920 x 1080
△ Average Full HD (1920×1080) — adequate up to 24–27". Pixels become visible on larger panels at close range.
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
Pixel Density 89 PPI
△ Average 89 PPI — standard TV density. Fine from 2m+; pixels visible up close.
Pixel Pitch 0.28 mm (millimeters)
△ Average 0.28 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
Display Area 86.98 % (percent)
🎨 Color & HDR 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Color Depth 8 bits
△ Average 8-bit — 16.7 million colours. Fine for SDR and everyday use; banding may appear in HDR gradients.
Colors 16777216 colors
△ Average 16.7 million colours (8-bit) — standard for SDR; gradient banding may appear in HDR.
sRGB 99%
✓ Good 99% sRGB — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
DCI-P3 Coverage -
DCI-P3 coverage not published by the manufacturer for this model.
HDR Support HDR10
DisplayHDR 400
△ Average HDR10 — universal HDR baseline. Supported by all streaming services, games, and HDR discs.
☀️ Brightness & Contrast 3
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Brightness (Typical) 350 cd/m²
△ Average 350 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
Peak Brightness 400 cd/m²
△ Average 400 cd/m² — adequate for bright rooms and entry HDR. Standard office use is comfortable.
Contrast 1000 : 1
△ Average 1000 : 1 — standard IPS-level. Blacks appear slightly grey in very dark rooms.
⚡ Performance 3
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 220 Hz
✓ Good 165Hz — excellent for all gaming genres. Fast camera pans and sprints stay sharp, not blurred.
Response Time 1 ms (GtG)
✓ Good 1 ms (GtG) GtG — near-instant pixel transitions. Ghosting is invisible even in fast esports.
Adaptive Sync AMD FreeSync
✓ Good Variable Refresh Rate — GPU and display sync together. Eliminates screen tearing and reduces stutter in games.
🖥️ Display Technologies 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Advanced Display Technologies Panel Technology: -
Backlight: W-LED
Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V)
MPRT Response: -
Dynamic Contrast: -
Input Lag: -
Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
📷 Camera 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Camera No
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
🔊 Audio 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Audio 2 x 2.5 W (watts) | 3.5 mm Audio Out
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
🔌 Connectivity & Ports 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Ports 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream; data only)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream; 4.5W)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2
✓ Good USB-C (single-cable display + data, charging if PD supported). HDMI 2.0 — 4K@60Hz max bandwidth. DisplayPort — high-bandwidth PC gaming connection.
Wireless -
🪑 Ergonomics 6
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
Height Adjustment No
Pivot No
Swivel No
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
Tilt -5° to +20°
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
Removable Stand Yes
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
🎮 Gaming Features 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Gaming Features AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator)
AMD FreeSync technology
Gamer-Experienced Color
Motion Blur Reduction
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
📺 Smart & Software Features 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Operating System -
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
Smart Features Brightness Intelligence Plus Gen2 (B.I.+ Gen2)
Color Shuttle
Color Vibrance
Color Weakness Mode
Flicker-free technology
HDRi
Light Tuner
Low Blue Light
✓ Good Brightness Intelligence Plus Gen2 (B.I.+ Gen2) Color Shuttle Color Vibrance Color Weakness Mode Flicker-free technology HDRi Light Tuner Low Blue Light — smart TV platform with built-in streaming apps and voice control.
⚡ Power Consumption 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Voltage 100–240V
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
Frequency 50/60Hz
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
Average Consumption 18W
✓ Good 18W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
Maximum Consumption 50W
Standby 0.3W
✓ Good 0.3W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
📋 Certificates 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Certificates TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Software Solution)
✓ Good CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards.
📐 Design, Build & Dimensions 9
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Without Stand Width 557.7 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Height 339.2 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Depth 78.4 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Weight 3.62 kg
✓ Good 3.62 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
With Stand Width 557.7 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Height 423.95 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Depth 211.74 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Weight 4.17 kg
✓ Good 4.17 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
Color White
Available colour finish for this unit.
📋 Operating Conditions 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Temperature -
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
Humidity -
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Benq EX251
01 What type of panel does the Benq EX251 use? ›
It features an IPS panel, which delivers wide 178° viewing angles and consistent colour accuracy. Colours stay accurate whether you're sitting centred or off to the side.
02 Can the Benq EX251 handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 220Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp. 1ms response time minimises ghosting. FreeSync support prevents tearing without V-Sync input lag.
03 Is the HDR on the Benq EX251 any good? ›
The HDR400 certification is entry-level HDR ⚠ Not premium HDR. It unlocks HDR signals from Netflix and other platforms, providing a step up from SDR. However, peak brightness is not high enough for the full cinematic HDR effect — panels rated HDR600 or above deliver that. For casual HDR viewing it is fine; for dedicated HDR enthusiasts it is not.
04 Is the Benq EX251 suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 99% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
05 Who is the Benq EX251 best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators. It is less ideal for premium HDR experiences — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
06 Does the IPS panel cause issues in dark rooms? ›
IPS panels produce a slight glow in very dark rooms when displaying black content — this is normal for the technology. It is most noticeable in pitch-black rooms. For dark-room cinematic use, a VA or OLED panel would produce deeper blacks. For everyday and office use it is not an issue.
07 Is the Benq EX251 worth buying in 2026? ›
It remains a competitive option for gamers, content creators. 220Hz keeps it relevant for gaming and smooth general use. Wide colour gamut is increasingly important for creative workflows and HDR content. Check current pricing against alternatives to confirm value at the time of purchase.
Questions are generated from Benq EX251 specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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