Philips 243V7QDSB 24": At a Glance
Priced at $119.99, the Philips 243V7QDSB 24" is Philips's entry in the 1080p monitors category. With 25,000 buyers rating it at 4.5 stars, it currently sits at #1 of 5 in our rankings. That #1 spot didn't come by accident - the combination of rating, review volume, and price-to-value ratio puts the Philips 243V7QDSB 24" ahead of every other 1080p monitors we track.
Display Build
At $119.99, the Philips 243V7QDSB 24" is firmly in budget territory. Expect a basic stand with tilt-only adjustment, plastic build, and a panel that's good for productivity but won't impress for color-critical work. Inputs are usually limited to HDMI plus one DisplayPort.
One feature owners single out about the Philips 243V7QDSB 24": "IPS".
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Philips
- Price: $119.99 (slightly below the $127.99 category average)
- Connectivity: HDMI, VGA, DVI
- Amazon rating: 4.5 of 5.0
- Reviews: 25,000
- Category rank: #1 of 5 in 1080p monitors under $150
- Cheaper in category: 0 products
- Higher-rated in category: 4 products
- More-reviewed in category: 0 products
What 25,000 Buyers Say
25,000 reviews and a 4.5-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
Common positives:
- IPS
- Great value
Common complaints:
- No height adjust
Holding the #1 Spot
Holding #1 in the 1080p monitors category means this product wins on the metric we use to rank - a blend of star rating, review volume, and price. The closest challenger is the BenQ GW2480 24" IPS at $129.99 with 4.6 stars from 19,000 reviews. It's actually rated slightly higher, but the larger review base on this product gives it the edge.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- BenQ GW2480 24" IPS - $129.99, 4.6★ (19,000 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Samsung T350 24" - $129.99, 4.6★ (6,000 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Samsung SR35 24" - $129.99, 4.6★ (6,000 reviews) · Roughly comparable
Is It For You?
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The Philips 243V7QDSB 24" is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
- First-time buyers who want a safe, well-vetted choice without doing extensive research
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- IPS
- Great value
Cons:
- No height adjust
Wrap-Up
9.3/10
Our #1 in 1080p monitors. If you're not already committed to a different model, start here.