When comparing BenQ XL2411Z vs LG UHD8500, the Slant community recommends BenQ XL2411Z for most people. In the question“What is the best computer monitor for seeing the most code, going vertically?” BenQ XL2411Z is ranked 3rd while LG UHD8500 is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose BenQ XL2411Z is:
The BenQ XL2411Z features a very fast refresh rate of 144Hz (144 times per second). This allows for extremely fluent gameplay and is a major improvement over regular 60Hz displays.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Fast 144Hz refresh rate
The BenQ XL2411Z features a very fast refresh rate of 144Hz (144 times per second). This allows for extremely fluent gameplay and is a major improvement over regular 60Hz displays.
Pro ZeroFlicker technology
The XL2411Z monitor uses ZeroFlicker technology to eliminate flickering in intensive gaming situations which reduces eye fatigue.
Pro Display Mode and Smart Scaling
You can use 24 inch screen size of the monitor and adjust it accordingly. The monitor features built-in options to change the monitor view and switch between seven different screen sizes.
Pro Blur reduction
BenQ uses its own blur reduction technology to sharpen images of games using excessive motion blur by using backlight flickering to make fast-paced games appear sharper.
Pro Rotatable, tiltable and adjustable in height
You can easily adjust the height of the monitor, and you can also rotate it and switch between landscape and portrait mode.
Pro Fast response time
With a response time of just 1ms, the BenQ XL2411Z is one of the fastest monitors on the market. Ideal for fast-paced gaming situations such as first person shooters.
Pro Hook for headphones
The monitor features a special hook on the back of the display to store a headset, keeping it out of the view and saving desk space.
Pro Support for NVIDIA's 3D Vision 2
This BenQ display offers support for playing games in 3D with NVIDIA 3D Vision 2.
Pro 4:4:4 chroma + HDR via HDMI cable
Unlike most TVs, it supports full 4:4:4 chroma, meaning each pixel has it's own color, which is a requirement for small text to stay readable. (Most TVs "optimize" HDMI throughput by using chroma subsampling, which makes small text unreadable).
Pro Good quality audio integrated
Being a TV, it has good speakers built in. Good for music during coding or gaming.
Pro 4K resolution
4K is a must for this screen size.
Pro Huge screen real estate
Being a TV, it has huuuge screen area. Similar to putting three 27" monitors in vertical orientation.
Pro 3D with passive glasses
Several 3D glasses are included. 3D resolution is 3840 x 1080 (x2)
Pro IPS LED panel with wide view angles and correct colors
IPS allows it to be calibrated to make colors look precise. Has good color range, and view angles.
Cons
Con Expensive
With a retail price of $269, the XL2411Z is more expensive that other similar 144Hz 24 inch displays.
Con No built-in speakers
There are no small speakers built-in for normal use, speakers or headphones are necessary.
Con No FreeSync or GSync support
The monitor does not support AMD's FreeSync nor NVIDIA's GSync for adaptive refresh rates without stuttering and screen tearing.
Con It is a TV
Some settings adjustments are needed to make it lag-free on PC (set HDMI port mode to PC, turn off filters). It will apply different motion filters introducing significant delay, if you don't adjust it.