Which monitor would you go for?
January 16th, 2014
I’m having a difficult time trying to choose which monitor would be best to have.
Benq xl2410t
Samsung SA950D
Posting some specs might be a good idea. Not all of us know the specs of monitors just by looking at them.
The Benq xl2410t
For a monitor with such a ‘cred’ background, it has to be said that the XL2410T is rather plain to look at. It’s essentially just a 24in 16:9 screen with a dull matt black bezel round it. The only time it gets cool is when you figure out that a) you can adjust the height of the neck of its stand over a surprisingly extensive range, and b) you can rotate the whole screen through 90 degrees to make it a long, vertical display instead of a widescreen one.
Also, oddly the XL2410T’s flourish-free look somehow makes you feel more confident that BenQ has just focused its consultations with its gaming heroes on delivering the goods where it matters – picture quality – rather than wasting time with fancy bezel finishes that might in any case actually distract you from what you’re playing.
The XL2410T is solid when it comes to connections. Naturally these include D-Sub PC and DVI, and HDMI is on hand for some console action.
It’s when you look at the screen’s specs that things start to become really interesting. The least surprising of its stats – given its game-focus – is its use of a fast-responding TN Film panel driven by the W-LED backlighting that’s the current gaming-screen flavour of the month. What definitely does grab your attention, though, is the screen’s combination of 120Hz capability, claimed grey-to-grey (G2G) response time of just 2ms, and a so-called Instant Mode for reducing input lag. These specs all fit perfectly with the sort of ‘instant-response’ requirements of a hardcore gamer, so let’s hope they actually translate somewhat into onscreen reality.
The samsung looks like a sewing machine.
I’m not impressed with the specs or reviews on either one of these monitors.
If you are willing to pay the cost of the Samsung; then I’m sure you can find a much better third choice.
I suggest you research a little more before committing to a purchase.
Whitey replied: Posting some specs might be a good idea. Not all of us know the specs of monitors just by looking at them.
That’s why we have Google.
wwsmithe replied: I'm not impressed with the specs or reviews on either one of these monitors.
If you are willing to pay the cost of the Samsung; then I'm sure you can find a much better third choice.
I suggest you research a little more before committing to a purchase.
What would your third choice be?
the Benq xl2410t looks ok the samsung looks like a sewing machine indeed
Benq, who wants such a werid looking monitor?
Mr_Sp replied: wwsmithe replied: I'm not impressed with the specs or reviews on either one of these monitors.
What would your third choice be?
I should have been a little more precise on that statement; in which hardcore gamers will disagree.
I don’t believe in investing the extra money for 3D or 120Hz; put the money into the GPU instead.
For a 23″ 3D gaming 120Hz monitors; consider these (TFT Panels):
Alienware AW2310
Acer GD235HZ
For a 23-24″ non 3D gaming 60Hz monitors; consider these (TN Panels):
Samsung PX2370
ASUS ML248H
For a 23″ all purpose monitors; consider these (IPS Panels):
ViewSonic VP2365WB
Dell UltraSharp U2311H
BenQ, the other looks kind of goofy.
Mr_Sp replied: Whitey replied: Posting some specs might be a good idea. Not all of us know the specs of monitors just by looking at them.
That's why we have Google.
wwsmithe replied: I'm not impressed with the specs or reviews on either one of these monitors.
If you are willing to pay the cost of the Samsung; then I'm sure you can find a much better third choice.
I suggest you research a little more before committing to a purchase.
What would your third choice be?
If we have google then why are you asking us?
WOW I cant believe Samsung would design that crap. I have lost my faith in them.
The samsung absolutely looks shocking!
Go for the BenQ
Go for Asus VG236H.