BenQ 24 LCD 24"

The BenQ 24 LCD is a budget 24-inch IPS monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate that's aimed at competitive gamers on a tight budget. It delivers smooth motion for fast-paced games, but color accuracy, ergonomics, and connectivity are all well below average. At $146 USD, it's only worth considering if refresh rate is your sole priority and you can't spend more.

The 144Hz refresh rate is the one thing this monitor does right. For fast-paced games like Valorant, CS2, or Apex, that higher refresh rate makes motion feel smoother compared to a standard 60Hz panel. Our performance score puts it at the 57th percentile, so it's solidly middle of the pack. Not a standout, but not embarrassing either.

The problem is everything around that refresh rate. The display quality sits at the 39th percentile, which is mediocre. Colors are washed out, and the 16th percentile color score means you shouldn't expect accurate reds or deep blacks. For gaming, that's tolerable if you're just trying to spot enemies. For anything else, it's a weak spot. The office score of 13.4 out of 100 tells you everything: text looks soft, and the panel doesn't have the clarity you'd want for spreadsheets or long reading sessions.

Compared to the LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, the BenQ 24 LCD feels like a stripped-down budget option. The LG has a larger 27-inch panel, better color performance, and a more robust feature set. The MSI MAG 272QPW QD-OLED X28 is in a completely different league with its QD-OLED panel, but it also costs significantly more. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B offers an ultrawide experience with better gaming credentials, though it's a bigger investment.

The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is probably the most direct alternative. It's a 27-inch 1440p monitor that often sells for not much more than the BenQ, and it delivers better color, better resolution, and a more adjustable stand. The Dell S2725QC is more of an office monitor, but even it beats the BenQ on productivity tasks by a wide margin. If you're deciding between the BenQ 24 LCD and any of these, the BenQ only wins if your budget is absolutely fixed at $146 and you refuse to spend a dollar more.

At $146 USD, the BenQ 24 LCD is cheap, but cheap doesn't always mean good value. You're paying for the 144Hz refresh rate and not much else. The connectivity sits in the 7th percentile, so don't expect multiple HDMI ports or USB hubs. Ergonomics are at the 10th percentile, meaning you probably can't adjust height, tilt, or swivel much. If you're on a tight budget and only care about refresh rate for competitive gaming, it's passable. But for $30 to $50 more, you can find monitors with better color, better stands, and more ports. The LG UltraGear 27G810A-B and Acer Nitro XV272U both offer more complete packages for not much more money.

The BenQ 24 LCD sits in the budget gaming monitor bracket, and at $146 USD, it's clearly aimed at people who want a 144Hz refresh rate without spending real money. It's a 24-inch IPS panel, which is a sweet spot for competitive shooters where you don't want to scan a huge screen. The pitch is simple: high refresh rate, small footprint, low price.

But here's the thing. Our database puts this monitor's overall score at 19.8 out of 100, which is rough. The gaming score lands at 28.5, and entertainment barely clears 23.5. So is the BenQ 24 LCD good for gaming? Sort of, if your only requirement is 144Hz and you're willing to ignore everything else. The refresh rate is the headline feature, and it's the only spec that keeps this thing from being a total write-off.

People searching for a cheap 144Hz monitor will find this one, but they should know what they're getting into. The IPS panel is fine on paper, but the color performance sits in the 16th percentile, which means it's one of the worst we've seen for color accuracy. If you're editing photos or watching movies, this isn't your monitor.

Skip this monitor if you do any kind of creative work, office productivity, or movie watching. The color accuracy is bad, the ergonomics are frustrating, and the connectivity is extremely limited. If you need a monitor for work and occasional gaming, look at the Dell S2725QC or the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx instead. If you want a bigger screen or better image quality for immersive gaming, the LG UltraGear 27G810A-B or the MSI MAG 272QPW QD-OLED X28 are much better choices, assuming your budget allows. This BenQ is only for people who need 144Hz and literally nothing else.

Should you buy the BenQ 24 LCD? Only if you need 144Hz and have almost no money to spend. It's a one-trick pony, and that trick is refresh rate. For competitive gamers on a strict budget, it'll get the job done. You'll see smoother motion, and at 24 inches, you won't have to move your head to track enemies.

But for everyone else, this monitor is a pass. The color is bad, the ergonomics are frustrating, the connectivity is bare, and the office performance is genuinely poor. If you do any work on your PC, watch movies, or care about how your games look beyond frame rate, save up a little more and get something better. The BenQ 24 LCD is a budget gaming monitor that forgot about everything except the gaming part, and even that part is only okay.