BenQ E2200HD and E2400HD - 1080P FullHD LCDs
by Jarred Walton on November 4, 2008 5:00 AM EST- Posted in
- Displays
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.
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shithead3656 - Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - link
Very nice revie. I only read the e2200hd review bcoz i plan to buy that model once my 17" CRT goes BOOOOM. xDAnyways, I wish you guys can review the Samsung 2233SW(which is benq's E2200's rival)(Guys, i know the samsung has no speakers and HDMI, but usually monitor speaker ain't good and you can buy HDMI>DVI converter). But im my contrie, Samsung 2233SW is steadily going up in price, so bcoz of that I'm also looking at Samsung 2033SW. I will be waiting. And you guys at anandtech ROCK!
swordenium - Friday, May 1, 2009 - link
Go for the 2233SW!! or preferably Its older bro 2243SWX which has more features and includes a DVI cable!!! Both Asus Vh226H and Benq E2200HD are gr8 monitors for price yet Image quality and colors(too unnatural Benq) leaves a lot to be desired!!!! so so......but Samsung 2233SW (reviewed by techtree and pcworld)and 2243SWX are accurate in colors!!! and have awesome IQ!!! Just it lacks HDMI input! which I dont care!! DVIs handle HD resolutions well!! of course, u have a hdmi to dvi converter!!tofool - Monday, February 23, 2009 - link
how do you remove the base stand as pictured in the article?Jalamari - Monday, February 23, 2009 - link
hi i had some trouble with the base stand too but got it finaly.the screws holding stand are behind the small silver plastic piece where the monitors tilts, it has 4 clips on top and bottom so you should be able to remove it by squeezing the plastic from top and bottom and pulling it away from monitor if its too tight try to help it with flat screwdriver
virtuoso5 - Monday, December 1, 2008 - link
Is it true that this display does not work good with 720p signals?I wanted to buy this to connect also the Playstation 3 and most games are 720p (the console makes no upscaling to 1080).
zzzxtreme - Monday, December 1, 2008 - link
I just tested connecting my laptop to a 32" Samsung 720p LCD TV through VGA. LCD TV's brightness are typically from 450nits-500nits.It is freaking beautiful. You get all the quality panels and chipsets.
The days of monitors are over.
Benyss - Sunday, November 30, 2008 - link
Please HELP. Benq 2400HD ror PS3? Yes or No? Thanks.Tonyjr - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - link
They further dropped the price of E2200HD for "early black friday" $209 promo code "E2200HD".Cashmoney995 - Monday, November 10, 2008 - link
The best thing that I have going on in my APT is my cheap 12$ VGA clone box I got from monoprice. I currently have my 16:10 1680x1050 display cloned to my Samsung 50 inch LED DLP tv in my living room. Added in a wireless kb and mouse and I can access the same computer in my office in my living room. Ahh the beauty. EXCEPT that 1680x1050 has some weird cut offs on the DLP. With a real 1080P monitor I can clone my desktop perfectly on the tv.nubie - Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - link
I am looking for a real 1080p display for about this price as a TV, but the lack of 1080i or 720p support is kind of a deal killer.I am just assuming 1080i isn't supported, but what do I know?
If you have a tuner/DVD player that will support 1080p output then I would love to use this screen. Pixel splitting is a pet peeve of mine and I love the crispness of a 1:1 source and display ratio.