Benq FP241W

BenQ FP241W

BenQ’s last 24" monitor wasn’t that special – in fact a lot of BenQ’s we’ve seen simply weren’t up to scratch, so imagine our surprise when the best 24" monitor so far simply sauntered into our labs. Read more

BenQ FP241W

The BenQ doesn't offer the rich, complex colours of the Samsung SyncMaster 244T, nor the sleek style of the Dell 2407FPW, but it's cheaper than both of these screens. It isn't a bad monitor and redeems itself in other areas, most notably in games, which were punchy and detailed, with intense lighting effects. If you're looking for a 24in screen for gaming that won't break the bank, the BenQ should be on your shortlist, although it's worth checking to see if Dell has the... Read more

All in all, then, we felt that the BenQ FP241W held up well against the competition. Documentation was good, and the necessary leads were supplied. Read more

BenQ FP241W 24in Widescreen Monitor

At the end of March I looked at the Samsung SyncMaster 244T and was amazed at how much it offered considering the price. At the time, finding a good 24in 1,920 x 1,200 monitor for around £800 was quite impressive, but it seems that things have moved on considerably since then. Sitting on my desk right now is the BenQ FP241W 24in monitor, which has even more tricks up its sleeve, while hitting a price point that makes the Samsung look expensive. Read more

BenQ FP241W

BenQ made its reputation as a manufacturer of displays at the budget end of the PC market. The 24in FP241W, therefore, fits squarely into that market sector – though, of course, there isn’t always a direct correlation between price and quality. Alone of the displays on this test, BenQ’s FP241W TFT panel uses Advanced-MVA (A-MVA) technology, the latest version of a system originally developed by Fujitsu. How that translates into real-world performance we’ll see... Read more