Rank #10 in Best 24 Inch Monitor 2026: 10 Ranked, and Three Numbers That Don't Add Up
Amazon Basics 24E40 23.8-Inch 120Hz IPS Monitor
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics 23.8-inch monitor is number 10 in this guide. It is the plainest screen in the batch: a 23.8-inch IPS LCD at 1920 x 1080, a listed 120Hz refresh rate, a price of £79.00 and 4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings. The listing adds 99% sRGB coverage, a 1500:1 contrast figure, built-in 2W x 2 speakers, and HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 and VGA inputs.
The number to read twice is the refresh rate. The same bullet that promises 120Hz also prints the condition: to reach the maximum 120Hz you need a graphics card and drivers that support 120Hz output, and an HDMI or DisplayPort connector with a certified 120Hz cable. So 120Hz here is a ceiling you have to build towards, not a figure the monitor delivers by itself. Against that, the listing gives a 14 millisecond response time, which is not the figure you would expect to find beside a 120Hz pitch. The star bars in the listing show 79 five-star, 14 four-star, 4 three-star and 3 one-star ratings, which totals 100 while the headline count says 95. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this monitor; none of it comes from testing we have carried out ourselves.
How those 95 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £79.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings |
| Screen size | 23.8 inches, IPS panel, LCD display technology, matte finish |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 FHD 1080p |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz (as listed; the same listing says the maximum 120Hz needs a certified 120Hz cable and a graphics card and drivers that support it) |
| Response time | 14 milliseconds (as listed) |
| Contrast ratio | 1500:1 (as listed), with 99% sRGB coverage |
| Ports and features | HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, 3.5mm audio-out, built-in 2W x 2 speakers, VESA compatible, 4-sided narrow bezel |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Bought as a replacement for my son's monitor which he punched during a game of FIFA. After a week being grounded in the summer holidays and all screen time taken away it was time to replace his monitor. Of course the money came from him as I'm not financing being a totally t**tFor £70 I wasn't expecting much but this was actually an upgrade over his previous VA panel. Really good monitor and that's from someone that's pretty fussy with their gaming equipment .A bargain for sure. Well done amazon”
Verified purchase“Excellent quality for money, perfect for any 1080p setup.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 24 Inch Monitor 2026: 10 Ranked, and Three Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Is the Amazon Basics 24E40 a 120Hz monitor?
The listing states a 120Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync, then adds a note in the same bullet: to achieve the maximum 120Hz refresh rate, the graphics card and drivers must support 120Hz output and you must use an HDMI or DisplayPort connector with a certified 120Hz cable.
What is the resolution of the Amazon Basics 23.8-inch monitor?
The listing gives 1920 x 1080 for the 23.8-inch IPS panel, listed as FHD 1080p, with 16.7 million colours and 99% sRGB coverage.
Does it have speakers?
Yes. The listing lists built-in 2W x 2 speakers and a 3.5mm audio-out port, alongside HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2.
Can it be mounted on an arm?
The product name lists it as VESA compatible. The listing gives the monitor as 3.16 kg and 18.5D x 54.1W x 41.7H centimetres, with a 4-sided narrow bezel design.
What do the ratings break down as?
4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings at the top of the listing. The bars underneath show 79 five-star, 14 four-star, 4 three-star and 3 one-star, which totals 100 rather than the 95 stated above them.
What is the response time?
14 milliseconds as listed, against a 120Hz refresh rate given in the same listing.
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