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
Overview
The stand does not move at all - no height, no swivel, no pivot, just -5 to +15 degrees of tilt - and on a monitor this cheap that is the compromise BenQ chose to make. What you get in return is a VA panel, which at this price is unusual: 3000:1 contrast where almost every budget rival gives you 1000:1. It is a 23.8-inch 1080p screen at 165 Hz with FreeSync Premium and 92 PPI, with 2 x 2.5 W speakers. The rest is entry level throughout: 6-bit plus FRC colour, 250 cd/m2 brightness, uncertified HDR10, one HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.2. Buy it on a VESA arm, or not at all.
BrandBenQPanel TypeVAResolution1920 x 1080Refresh Rate48-165 Hz
Key Highlights
- 3000:1 VA contrast - triple the IPS panels at this price
- 165 Hz with FreeSync Premium and a 1 ms MPRT response
- 92 PPI at 23.8 inches - denser than 27-inch 1080p
- Very light at 3.7 kg without the stand
- Brightness Intelligence Plus with ePaper mode
Who Should Buy the Benq EX240N
+ Best For
Budget dark-room gaming
3000:1 contrast at an entry price
Arm or wall mounts
the fixed stand makes VESA close to essential
Small desks
540 mm wide and 4.3 kg with the stand
Entry-level builds
165 Hz at 1080p on modest hardware
× Not Ideal For
Anyone using the supplied stand
no height, swivel or pivot at all
Bright rooms
250 cd/m2 is dim
Colour work
6-bit plus FRC with no DCI-P3 figure
Console gaming
one HDMI 2.0 port and DisplayPort 1.2
Display Performance
Refresh Rate
48-165 Hz
fast, and easy to drive at 1080p
Response Time
4 ms (GtG) / 1 ms (MPRT)
VA transitions lag the MPRT figure
Brightness
250 cd/m2
dim; a lit room will wash it out
Contrast
3000:1
the reason to consider it at all
Colour Gamut
6-bit + FRC
no DCI-P3 figure is published
HDR
HDR10, uncertified
accepts the signal, no benefit
Gaming Performance
Refresh Rate165 Hzeasy to reach at 1080p on entry hardware
Response Time1 ms (MPRT)with AMA acceleration and Black eQualizer
VRR / Adaptive SyncAMD FreeSync Premiumtear-free across 48-165 Hz
GPU Requiremententry-level - 1080p at 165 fps is within easy reach
HDR & Brightness Reality
HDR10 with no certification on a 250 cd/m2 panel - there is nothing to discuss, and BenQ does not pretend otherwise. What is worth noting is that the 3000:1 VA contrast delivers more of what people actually want from HDR - dark scenes that stay dark - than any entry HDR badge on a 1000:1 IPS rival would. That contrast is the single reason this monitor is interesting at its price.
Connectivity & Ports
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.0a single video input besides DisplayPort
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort 1.2the connection for the full 165 Hz
USB-CNot availableno USB-C on this model
USB HubNonethere is no USB hub
Audio Out3.5 mmplus 2 x 2.5 W speakers (5 W)
Desk Fit & Ergonomics
Size / Footprint23.8-inch 16:9, 540 mm wide4.3 kg with the stand
StandIncluded, removable3.7 kg panel alone
VESA Mount100 x 100 mmeffectively required on this model
Tilt-5 to +15 degreesthe only adjustment you get
Height AdjustNot supportedthe panel sits at a fixed height
Swivel / PivotNeither supportedno turning or rotation
Real-World Use Cases
3000:1 contrast at an entry price
VESA solves the fixed stand entirely
540 mm wide and 3.7 kg without the stand
165 Hz at 1080p on modest hardware
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3000:1 VA contrast at an entry price
- 165 Hz with FreeSync Premium
- 92 PPI denser than 27-inch 1080p
- Very light at 3.7 kg
- Brightness Intelligence Plus and ePaper mode
Cons
- The stand does not adjust at all beyond tilt
- 250 cd/m2 dim for any lit room
- 6-bit + FRC colour with no DCI-P3 figure
- One HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, no USB hub
Score & Ratings
5.4/10
Good
Model Information
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | MOBIUZ |
| Model | EX240N |
| Model Alias | MOBIUZ EX240N |
| Full Product Name | BenQ MOBIUZ EX240N |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Available Colors | Black |
Display & Panel
5
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.8-inch | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Display Area | 83.89 % (percent) | |
| Panel Type | VA | VA - deeper blacks than IPS, at the cost of viewing angles. |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Pixel Density | 92 PPI | 92 PPI - tighter than 27-inch 1080p panels. |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm (millimeters) |
Picture Quality & Color
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 16777216 colors |
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 165 Hz |
Ports & Connectivity
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 1× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.2 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.2 |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
4
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 × 100 mm | |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm | |
| Removable Stand | Yes | |
| Height Adjustment | No | Not supported - the stand only tilts; a VESA arm is near-essential. |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight With Stand | 4.3 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 3.7 kg |
Power & Operating Conditions
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 20W |
| Average Power Consumption | 20W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 40W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5W |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How bad is a completely fixed stand? +
It is the main compromise. You get -5 to +15 degrees of tilt and nothing else - no height, no swivel, no pivot. Unless your desk height happens to suit you exactly, the screen will sit wrong. At 3.7 kg, a cheap VESA arm fixes it.
02 Why choose VA over IPS at this price? +
Contrast. 3000:1 against 1000:1 means dark games and films look genuinely dark rather than grey. Almost nothing else at this price offers that - it is the one place BenQ did not cut.
03 How does it differ from the EX240? +
Panel type. The EX240 is IPS with 1000:1 contrast and 350 cd/m2; this is VA with 3000:1 but only 250 cd/m2. Better blacks, dimmer picture, and this one loses the height-adjustable stand.
04 What is 6-bit plus FRC? +
The panel natively displays 6-bit colour and uses frame rate control to simulate 8-bit. It is the cheapest way to reach 16.7 million colours, and it is why no DCI-P3 figure is published.
05 Is 250 cd/m2 workable? +
In a dim or curtained room, yes. Near a window it will look washed out. Brightness Intelligence Plus adapts to ambient light but cannot add output that is not there.
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