23.8″ BenQ EX240N – Specs & Features
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23.8″ BenQ EX240N – Specs & Features
23.8 48 Hz 250 cd 3000
Display
23.8-inch, VA, 1920 x 1080
23.8
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 165 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m²
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
3000 : 1
3000
Benq Monitor
At a glance

The 23.8″ BenQ EX240N – Specs & Features is a monitor from Benq featuring 2022 model year, 23.8-inch size class and VA panel type. Across our display performance benchmarks it scores Great — 7.2/10.

Model Year2022 Size Class23.8-inch Panel TypeVA
📈Display Performance
🏆
Overall Score Combined display quality score
72 /100
7.2/10
🔄
Refresh Rate Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
69 /100
165Hz
⚡
Response Time Lower is better — 1ms excellent
52 /100
4ms
☀️
Brightness Peak brightness in nits — 1000+ for HDR
25 /100
250nits
The Benq 23.8″ BenQ EX240N – Specs & Features achieves an overall display score of 7.2/10. With a 165Hz refresh rate and 4ms response time, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Brightness of 250 nits is adequate for indoor use.
🎯 Who Should Buy the Benq EX240N
✓
Perfect For
🎮 PC Gamers 165Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
🌑 Dark-Scene & Movie Viewers VA Panel
Deep contrast without the LCD grey cast
💼 Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
×
Not Ideal For
✨ HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
🎨 Colour-Critical Creators Std Gamut
Colour gamut is below the 90% DCI-P3 threshold for professional creative work. Edited photos may not match output.
🗂️ 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 165Hz
Motion stays sharp through fast camera pans
165Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred. FreeSync Premium maintains smooth output when frame rate fluctuates.
🎬
Movies & Streaming VA Panel
Deep contrast makes dark scenes genuinely dark
VA contrast keeps shadows dark without crushing detail. Native ratio: 3000 : 1. Dim-room streaming gains real depth.
📊
Everyday Productivity VA
Consistent for documents and spreadsheets
Handles multi-window office work, browser research, and video calls without colour shift across the panel.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Benq EX240N specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
⚖️Pros & Cons
Pros
  • VA panel high native contrast (3000 : 1) for rich blacks and punchy, immersive visuals
  • HDR support (HDR10) expanded brightness range for more realistic, dynamic imagery
  • Full HD at 92 PPI clear, clean image for everyday computing and gaming
  • 165Hz refresh rate noticeably more fluid and responsive than standard 60/75Hz monitors
  • 1 ms (MPRT) significantly sharper moving images with reduced perceived motion blur
Cons
  • VA pixel response slower than IPS ghosting visible in very fast high-contrast content
  • Full HD resolution fine for this size but limits detail sharpness vs QHD options
  • Tilt-only stand no height adjustment, swivel or portrait pivot ergonomic options available
  • No USB-C or Thunderbolt single-cable connectivity with modern laptops requires a separate adapter
  • No built-in Ethernet monitor lacks wired network hub; separate dongle or switch required
We evaluated the Benq EX240N 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
7.2/10 Great
Design
8
Display
7
Color Performance
7
Performance
8
Connectivity
6
The Benq EX240N earns a outstanding overall rating of 7.2/10. 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 EX240N
Series MOBIUZ
Model Alias MOIBIUZ EX240N
Model Year 2022
△ Average 2022 — 4-year-old model. May lack the latest HDR or refresh-rate standards.
🖥️ Display 8
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Size Class 23.8-inch
△ Average 23" — compact. Good as a secondary screen or space-constrained desk.
Panel Type VA
✓ Good VA — higher native contrast than IPS. Dark scenes look genuinely black; ideal for movies in dim rooms.
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 92 PPI
△ Average 92 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
Pixel Pitch 0.275 mm (millimeters)
△ Average 0.275 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
Display Area 83.89 % (percent)
🎨 Color & HDR 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Color Depth 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes)
△ 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 -
sRGB not listed separately. DCI-P3 coverage (above) is the more relevant metric for modern HDR content.
DCI-P3 Coverage -
DCI-P3 coverage not published by the manufacturer for this model.
HDR Support HDR10
△ Average HDR10 — universal HDR baseline. Supported by all streaming services, games, and HDR discs.
☀️ Brightness & Contrast 3
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Brightness (Typical) 250 cd/m²
△ Average 250 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
Peak Brightness -
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
Contrast 3000 : 1
✓ Good 3000 : 1 — excellent shadow detail. Noticeably better than IPS in dark room viewing.
⚡ Performance 3
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 165 Hz
✓ Good 165Hz — excellent for all gaming genres. Fast camera pans and sprints stay sharp, not blurred.
Response Time 4 ms (GtG)1 ms (MPRT)
✓ Good 4 ms (GtG)1 ms (MPRT) GtG — fast enough for gaming with minimal trailing behind moving objects.
Adaptive Sync AMD FreeSync Premium
✓ Good FreeSync Premium — tear-free gaming with LFC (prevents judder below minimum Hz). Works on AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
🖥️ Display Technologies 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Advanced Display Technologies Panel Technology: -
Backlight: W-LED
Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V)
MPRT Response: 1 ms (MPRT)
Dynamic Contrast: -
Input Lag: -
Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte
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 HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
✓ Good 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 +15°
✓ 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 Premium
Nlack eQualizer
Color Vibrance
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 (B.I.+)
Color Weakness
ePaper
Flicker-free technology
HDRi
Light Tuner
✓ Good Brightness Intelligence Plus (B.I.+) Color Weakness ePaper Flicker-free technology HDRi Light Tuner — 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 20W
✓ Good 20W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
Maximum Consumption 40W
Standby 0.5W
✓ Good 0.5W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
📋 Certificates 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Certificates TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
✓ Good CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. TÜV Flicker Free — reduces eye strain from screen flicker. TÜV Low Blue Light — reduces harmful high-energy blue light.
📐 Design, Build & Dimensions 9
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Without Stand Width 540 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Height 344.9 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Depth 67.7 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Weight 3.7 kg
✓ Good 3.7 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
With Stand Width 540 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Height 421.7 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Depth 182.6 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Weight 4.3 kg
✓ Good 4.3 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
Color Black
Available colour finish for this unit.
📋 Operating Conditions 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Temperature 5°C – 40°C
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
Humidity 20% – 90%
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Benq EX240N
01 What type of panel does the Benq EX240N use? ›
The Benq EX240N uses a VA (VA) panel. VA panels produce deeper blacks and higher native contrast than IPS — best for movie watching in dim rooms. Viewing angles are narrower than IPS but colour stays consistent straight-on.
02 Can the Benq EX240N handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 165Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp. 4ms response time minimises ghosting. FreeSync Premium support prevents tearing without V-Sync input lag.
03 Who is the Benq EX240N best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, movie fans. It is less ideal for professional colour grading — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
04 Is the Benq EX240N worth buying in 2026? ›
It remains a competitive option for gamers, movie fans. 165Hz keeps it relevant for gaming and smooth general use. Check current pricing against alternatives to confirm value at the time of purchase.
Questions are generated from Benq EX240N specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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