BenQ V2400W LCD Monitor

Performance
First things first. We calibrated and ran a battery of tests through Displaymate, HCFR and test DVE DVD. The OSD is large, colorful, intuitive and quick to respond. So starting with grayscale measurements - deep blacks (0-20 IRE) were blotchy, otherwise higher up towards pure whites the monitor performs quite decently. The color temp of 10 levels of black to white was more or less 6500K, though again, in disappointment we saw highest white level going a tad yellow.

In simpler terms this means blacks are not so accurate: blacker than black bars on our test pattern were hardly visible except on absurdly high brightness settings. After calibration we got a nice enough contrast level, as the higher end of the dynamic range (whites) was nicely displayed. The best preset to use is Dynamic.

Colors actually impressed quite a bit, there is hardly any over saturation. No extra bluishness, red levels etc. It’s not bang on accurate, such that a pro can use, but fits the bill for HD movies and modern games. I played Prince of Persia and watched Ratatouille on the V2400W.

Viewing angles did deteriorate before 160 degrees, contrast started to get weaker. Another issue in LCD monitors, especially larger screens is Back light bleed, visible as a patchiness around the corners. This particular model had no real problems with this. The screen itself is hardly reflective; it’s a nice matte screen.

Conclusion
At Rs. 22000, I must say this monitor is decently priced, though slightly lesser price would have hit the spot. The build quality is not up to the mark, though design is great. Features/connectivity are enough, while performance is above average, at least for TN panels. Professional designers etc. might need something else, but gamers and multimedia enthusiasts can look into it.