[knightone]

Thank you, most helpful and interesting. Yes the HS. Happy to hear you’re reviewing the S2415H and I will most likely wait for it. Perhaps my solution will at the end be a multi-monitor setup combining a matte and a glossy screen!

Thanks again.

[kash]

Thanks for the detailed feedback on DisplayPilot and the settings you’ve used. Since we didn’t cover that in the review (we don’t generally cover software) it is a great addition to have here! 🙂
“PCM2
I’m pleased you’re still finding the monitor comfortable on the eyes after just a few little tweaks as well. I find it interesting that some of the presets available in DisplayPilot include “Reading” and “CAD/CAM” as seen on some of their recent BL series monitors, for example. Are these same settings available in the OSD itself when DisplayPilot isn’t used?”

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Hi there,

With regards the OSD (On Screen Display) for the BenQ 2720z, the same settings are available via the S Switch when the DisplayPilot Software is not used. It is very useful, and I do like it, though it can be a little clunky to use. I think Gamers would really like it.

Cheers,
Kash.

[asymptote]

I returned AOC Q2963PM. The reason is that it is too tiring to look at portions of the monitor that is near vertical edges. Your eyes have to adapt itself continuously to focus on screen from different viewing angles and distances. That monitor would be awesome if only they constructed it as curved.

I have newly bought one BenQ BL2410PT and one BenQ BL702A. I hope my companionship will be much longer with these new monitors.

[kash]

Oops, sorry, I meant I have the BenQ XL2420z not 2720z re when talking about the OSD.

[PCM2]

That’s really interesting then, it seems the new XL Z series revisions include updated presets then! Thanks for the feedback, kash.

Asymptote, sorry to hear your eyes didn’t get on with the UltraWide monitor. Certainly interested in curved UltraWide models myself. I hope you find your alternative setup more comfortable. I’m sure you will.

[arash]

Hello
please help me to choose between these two models
Samsung S24C750P
LG 24MP76HM-S
I use the computer for reading and my eyes are just too sensitive

[PCM2]

That’s a tricky one, arash.

Some people find VA panels (like the Samsung S24C750P) more comfortable on the eyes due to their inky blacks, higher contrast and sometimes slightly lighter screen surfaces. Others find that there is a very slight 3D effect from the pixel structure which they find slightly uncomfortable, so they prefer IPS. Assuming there is no way for you to see them both before committing to buying, the LG would be the ‘safe’ choice in my opinion.

[DimiNos]

After almost 4 years with my SAMSUNG S19A300N its time for a change. At first i thought it was only the resoloution and response time that i had to worry about but in that process i discovered that chosing a monitor thats not the case. Panel type, input lag, response time, refresh rate, glossy or matte……
After lots and lots of research i ended up with these BENQ BL2411PT BENQ XL2411Z SAMSUNG S24D390HL after reading your excellent reviews i ended up being more confused because i didnt know what would be the best for me.. I use my pc for gaming and programing. The BENQ XL2411Z has everything i need hdmi fast response and 144 hz but compared with the two will it be a better experience at programming, because i heard tn panels have clearer text and faster refresh rates reduces eye strain.

Thinks i need a monitor to have

-hdmi and dvi inputs
-full hd
-clear text
-confortable for gaming and programing

So i am asking if its worth geting the BENQ XL2411Z or somethink else ? sorry for my noobish questions and my english 😀

[PCM2]

Hi DimiNos and welcome,

I’ve merged your thread with this one as there is some useful advice for what you’re after (a comfortable viewing experience. Firstly I would just like to point out that it isn’t correct that TN panels have clearer text, certainly not compared to modern IPS panels anyway. Text clarity depends on screen surface, pixel density and contrast primarily – and all of these factors can be equivilent on IPS-type and TN panels. In fact IPS has a bit of an advantage some might say as text is more consistently black at different points of the screen. Text on TN panels becomes more grey towards the bottom, due to viewing angles.

For programming the BL2411PT has the advantage of the higher resolution (more vertical pixels). It is arguably a better choice than the XL2411Z when viewing relatively static content such as text as well, because it has a better balanced image. Some people find the XL2411Z’s image a bit bleached and the backlight quite overbearing even at relatively low brightness, due to how gamma is configured (even using the ‘Gamma5’ setting).

Gaming is a different matter. Again the better balanced image of the BL2411PT could come into play there, but the refresh rate makes motion considerably clearer on the XL2411Z. Individual sensitivity to that differs, though, and having a 60Hz refresh rate doesn’t actually cause eyestrain of any sort for everyone. It certainly doesn’t for me, even though I can definitely notice the benefit of an increased refresh rate when it comes to motion clarity.

The S24D390HL is an interesting alternative. In my opinion this is the most comfortable option overall as it benefits from an excellent image setup for games and the desktop. Like the XL2411Z, it is also 16:9 (Full HD) which is better for modern games as you get a superior FOV compared to 16:10. What’s more you can overclock it to 72Hz+ without any issues, should you feel that 60Hz is not adequate. Obviously this doesn’t give it the same motion clarity as 144Hz but it can make a positive difference compared to 60Hz. The downside to that model is of course connectivity. Could I ask why you require a DVI port?

[DimiNos]

Hi and thank you for your excellent response 😀

From the research i did i found that dvi its better compared to vga is that true ? Because its the only think holding me back from buying the samsung. If the samsung compared to the BL2411PT in terms of image quality (most interested in text clarity) is the same and vga has no diference with the DVI i would definitely go with the samsung to save some money

[PCM2]

It is better than VGA, but no better than HDMI with the correct signal. Are you planning to connect multiple devices?

[DimiNos]

No just single monitor

[PCM2]

So you can just use the HDMI input, presumably?

[DimiNos]

I plan to use the HDMI for my bluray DVD and the other connection for the computer. If i get an HDMI to DP converter will it be compatible with hdcp;

[PCM2]

When I asked whether you planned to connect multiple devices, that is what I meant. 🙂

HDMI to DP is not a straightforward conversion and requires a dodgy active adaptor. Did you mean DP to HDMI? What did you want that for?

Have you considered the Dell U2414H for its more generous input selection and good all-round performance?

[DimiNos]

Sorry my bad I dint read carefully. I mean an adaptor that connects the DVD to the benq DP . Would you recommend the dell over the benq ? I have read that the dell has a lot of backlight bleed and also the response time isn’t a little to much ?

[PCM2]

You should read our review of it!

Any model can suffer from backlight bleed. All of those your looking at are really very similar in that regard. And the Dell’s response times in the real world are as good as they need to be for optimal performance, at 60Hz.

[DimiNos]

I just read your review in case i missed something. But still i can’t tell if its better than the benq. If you had a choice between these two who would you go for ?

[PCM2]

If your uses include watching films and playing games, that’s something the aspect ratio of the U2414H is better for. You get a wider FOV in games and don’t get black bars in movies. As I mentioned previously, the extra vertical pixels of the BL2411PT are useful for desktop work.

The aspect ratio, resolution and physical size differences are really the main things to be concerned with. Another aspect to be aware of is that the BenQ only goes down to 96 cd/m2 without losing contrast, which some users find too bright. It depends on your personal sensitivity and lighting conditions. The Dell goes down to around 39 cd/m2 without losing contrast. Some users also find the BenQ too high up even in its lowest height on the stand, whereas the U2414H is more adjustable in that respect.

[DimiNos]

how about the dell p2414h compared to the U2414H is it a better choice ? Because aesthetically i like more the p2414h

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