23.8″ BenQ EX240 – Specs & Features
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23.8″ BenQ EX240 – Specs & Features
23.8 48 Hz 350 cd 1000
Display
23.8-inch, IPS, 1920 x 1080
23.8
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 165 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m²
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000
Benq Monitor
At a glance

The 23.8″ BenQ EX240 – Specs & Features is a monitor from Benq featuring 2022 model year, 23.8-inch size class and IPS (LG Display) panel type. Across our display performance benchmarks it scores Great — 7.4/10.

Model Year2022 Size Class23.8-inch Panel TypeIPS (LG Display)
📈Display Performance
🏆
Overall Score Combined display quality score
74 /100
7.4/10
🔄
Refresh Rate Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
69 /100
165Hz
⚡
Response Time Lower is better — 1ms excellent
76 /100
2ms
🎨
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 23.8″ BenQ EX240 – Specs & Features achieves an overall display score of 7.4/10. With a 165Hz refresh rate and 2ms 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 EX240
✓
Perfect For
🎮 PC Gamers 165Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
🎨 Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
💼 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.
🌑 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 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.
🖌️
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.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Benq EX240 specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
⚖️Pros & Cons
Pros
  • IPS panel consistent 178°/178° viewing angles with accurate, uniform color reproduction
  • 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
  • IPS contrast (1000 : 1) blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to VA or OLED panels
  • Full HD resolution fine for this size but limits detail sharpness vs QHD options
  • No portrait pivot stand cannot rotate vertically for document or code-reading layouts
  • 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 EX240 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
7.4/10 Great
Design
8
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
8
Connectivity
6
The Benq EX240 earns a outstanding overall rating of 7.4/10. 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 EX240
Series MOBIUZ
Model Alias MOIBIUZ EX240
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 IPS (LG Display)
✓ 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 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
△ 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
△ 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 -
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
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 - 165 Hz
✓ Good 165Hz — excellent for all gaming genres. Fast camera pans and sprints stay sharp, not blurred.
Response Time 2 ms (GtG)1 ms (MPRT)
✓ Good 2 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 USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
2 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 100 mm
✓ Good 100 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
Pivot No
Swivel ±15°
✓ 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
Black eQualizer
Color Vibrance
Motion Blur Reduction
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free). Black Equalizer (reveals dark-area detail).
📺 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 65W
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 76.7 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 389.9 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Depth 252 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Weight 5.9 kg
△ Average 5.9 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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 EX240
01 What type of panel does the Benq EX240 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 EX240 handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 165Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp. 2ms response time minimises ghosting. FreeSync Premium support prevents tearing without V-Sync input lag.
03 Is the Benq EX240 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.
04 Who is the Benq EX240 best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
05 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.
06 Is the Benq EX240 worth buying in 2026? ›
It remains a competitive option for gamers, content creators. 165Hz 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 EX240 specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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