The BenQ XL2430T is the latest monitor from the Taiwanese company, packing a whole lot of tech into a 24-inch screen. Is it worth adding to your desktop PC setup, though? We took a look at one to find out.
The good
First off, the BenQ XL2430T looks impressive. It's not the sharpest screen out there, offering up a Full HD resolution, but it's still sharp enough to leave images and videos looking good when you're sat directly in front of it, and it's easy on the eye.
The design of the BenQ XL2430T is pretty slick, too, with an eye-catching black and red finish, solid build quality and a handy metal arm that swings down to hold your headphones. It's a feature that BenQ has packed into a few of its monitors, and is something we wish more companies would include.
The BenQ XL2430T includes two HDMI 1.4 ports, Dual-Link DVI, VGA and DisplayPort inputs, along with a USB hub that includes USB 3.0. There's a mini-USB remote that lets you switch viewing modes quickly, letting you get the best out of the monitor whatever device you're using.
With super-fast responses, it really shines in games, with the speedy refresh rate and the overall speed of the monitor making even the most demanding titles a joy to play. At 4ms, its response time is difficult to beat at this price.
The bad
Although the image quality is good, it could be better. There's a little bit of light leakage, although it's not a deal breaker, and contrast could be better - blacks can sometimes look a little washed out. Viewing angles are also slightly restricted, but again on a monitor of this size it's not really an issue.
The bottom line
Overall, the BenQ XL2430T is an excellent gaming monitor, and it's £280 price tag won't completely break the bank. There are loads of top-notch features thrown in, and the superbly low response time, along with the excellent build quality, helps to make it worth every bit of the asking price.
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