BenQ RL2240H is a 21.5-inch LED backlit LCD monitor that uses a TN panel with native 1920×1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It supports multiple inputs including VGA, DVI, and HDMI, and offers fast response characteristics (~2 ms gray-to-gray) and gaming-oriented enhancements. This monitor is often deployed for esports, RTS gaming, or general desktop use where fast response and clear visuals are needed.
Function: 21.5-inch LED Gaming Monitor
Manufacturer: BenQ Corporation
Status : Discontinued
Description
The RL2240H is a professional gaming monitor suited for RTS game play. This 21.5″ LED backlight monitor is packed with the latest features: Gaming-comfort Flicker-free Technology, Black eQualizer, RTS mode, Display mode, Smart Scaling, 1ms GTG, HDMI and 12M:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
Features
- 21.5-inch TN LED panel, Full HD (1920×1080)
- Brightness: 250 cd/m² (typical), Static contrast ratio: 1000:1
- Dynamic contrast ratio up to 12,000,000:1
- Fast response time: 5 ms typical, 2 ms (GtG) variant
- Viewing angles: 170° horizontal / 160° vertical
- Inputs: VGA (D-Sub), DVI, HDMI
- Gaming modes: RTS mode presets, Black eQualizer, Smart Scaling
- Flicker-free (ZeroFlicker) technology to reduce eye strain
- Tilt adjustment: –5° to +20°
Applications
- RTS / esports gaming where fast response is important
- General desktop computing / office usage
- Secondary display or multi-monitor setups
- Media playback and video viewing at Full HD resolutions
- Lightweight gaming rigs or LAN station setups
Alternative / Equivalent Products
- BenQ RL2240HE (variant with 1 ms response, similar feature set)
- BenQ Zowie XL2411 / XL2411K (gaming-oriented 24″ TN monitors)
- AOC G2260VWQ6 (gaming 21.5″ monitor with higher refresh options)
- ASUS VG228HE (22″ Full HD gaming monitor)
- Acer GN246HL (24″ eSports monitor, though larger, in the same performance class)



