BenQ E2200HD and E2400HD - 1080P FullHD LCDs

BenQ E2400HD Overview

If you think you're seeing double, think again. Other than a small difference in size, the E2400HD is virtually identical to the E2200HD. Obviously they use different LCD panels, and there are some other minor differences in some of the test results, but the primary change is that viewable area increases by about 25% (246 in² vs. 197 in²). Price also jumps up by about $100 (or 40%), so the law of diminishing returns is in full effect.

Other than the change in size, if you like what we had to say about the E2200HD you should be just as happy with the E2400HD. Actually, the increased size does address one area: pixel size. If you have great eyesight, it probably doesn't matter, but we know from personal experience as well as from other readers that the native resolution on certain LCD sizes can be a bit too small for comfortable use. The E2200HD actually has one of the smallest pixel pitches outside of laptop displays, measuring .248mm compared to .276mm for the E2400HD. As a point of reference, 30" LCDs have a dot pitch of .252mm, 1920x1200 24" LCDs are .270mm, and 1680x1050 22" LCDs have a pitch of .282mm.

Our complaints about the E2200HD also apply to the E2400HD, specifically the included base stand and lack of extra features push it down into the budget 24" LCD category -- but then the budget price of $350 somewhat makes up for it. Again, BenQ offers the display with an Ergotron VESA compatible stand as a $430 bundle, with a $40 promotional code that drops the price to $390 (or purchase just the LCD for $360 after the promotional code). Add the appropriate item to your cart and apply code "E2400HD" to receive the $40 discount, but we don't have any information on how long this code will be functional.

You get the same input options, built-in speakers, and cable set. Yes, that means like the E2200HD you still only get a VGA cable with your new LCD. Caveat emptor. You also get the same three-year manufacturer warranty.