When comparing Samsung C24F390FHU vs BenQ PD2710QC, the Slant community recommends Samsung C24F390FHU for most people. In the question“What are the best monitors?” Samsung C24F390FHU is ranked 11th while BenQ PD2710QC is ranked 63rd. The most important reason people chose Samsung C24F390FHU is:
Samsung has used its own measures to filter out and eliminate the amount of blue light emitted from the screen if needed and requested. Blue light has been proven to decrease sleep quality; this feature is especially helpful when used during the night.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Blue light filter reduces eyestrain
Samsung has used its own measures to filter out and eliminate the amount of blue light emitted from the screen if needed and requested. Blue light has been proven to decrease sleep quality; this feature is especially helpful when used during the night.
Pro Works well in brightly lit rooms
The C23F390FHU features an anti-glare panel, which significantly reduces or eliminates reflections, loss of clarity due to light, fingerprints and smudges.
Pro Mirrored finish doesn't attract fingerprints
Despite the glossy, mirrored finish of the C23F390FHU's frame, it does not attract fingerprints and smudges keeping the enclosure clean.
Pro Looks great from every angle
An advantage of the VA-panel is the maximum range of the viewing angles. The monitor looks great from every horizontal and vertical viewing angle and color shifting (distortion of colors) doesn't occur.
Pro Curved display increases visual workspace
The C24F390FHU is curved and is angled similar to the curves of the human eye. Points on the screen are spread more evenly across your eyes, which increases your visual workspace at a normal distance and can reduce eyestrain.
Pro Excellent image quality with great color reproduction, suitable for graphical work
The VA panel is produced by Samsung and offers a couple of advantages compared to TN-panels. The image quality is excellent with vibrant colors due to the VA's panel natural higher color reproduction and a good contrast ratio of 3000:1.
Pro Suitable for technical work
The product comes equipped with a functionalities which include CAD/CAM modes. This modes offer contrast on shapes, line for better details.
Also, it works perfectly with a different CAD/CAM software such as: AutoCad, Catia, SOLIDWORKS.
Pro Cable for each port included
Pro Colour calibrated out of the box
Pro SD Card Reader
You have to use your camera as a reader, plugging in camera via USB to your laptop, and transfer the files that way. Also, using this method requires professional program.
Pro Wide viewing angle
Pro Low Blue Light technology filters out the light that is harmful to eyes
Pro Includes speakers
Audio quality is pretty low but it's nice to have an option.
Pro It offers 4 video connection options
VGA, DVI-D, DP, and HDMI. The DVI-D option is especially important if your computer's graphic card doesn’t have DP port.
Pro Good adjustability
7.5 inches of height and 25 degrees tilt. Unfortunately, there is no swivel, only a portrait mode is available.
Pro Antiglare display keeps reflections to a minimum
Pro Can be mounted on dual monitor mounts
If you want to use a wall mount or monitor arm, there are 100mm VESA holes available.
Pro USB Type-C Docking Station
The primary consumers of this monitor are owners of laptops that have at least one USB Type-C port or converter from USB-C to USB 3.0. The docking station of this monitor provides consumers with additional ports, such as: Ethernet Jack; 3.5mm Audio Jack and USB ports that are power delivery, device charging up to 61W.
If your computer is equipped with USB-C port, you can enjoy transfer of potential rates of up to 10Gbps.
Pro Refresh rate can be changed
This monitor can be overclocked to 120Hz by changing resolution from 2K to 1080p, which makes playing games buttery smooth.
Cons
Con No built-in speakers
There are no small speakers built-in for normal use, the use of additional speakers or headphones is necessary.
Con Lack of DisplayPort or DVI ports limits connectivity
The C24390FHU doesn't have a DisplayPort input, a relatively new connection standard that's widespread among recent graphical cards. The older, digital DVI-port isn't supported either.
Con Refresh rate limited to 60Hz not great for fast-paced action
The maximum refresh rate of this display is 60 Hertz, or 60 frames per second. Some other display offer a much faster refresh rate of 120 or even 144 Hz, which increases overall fluidity and responsiveness of the display, especially in gaming situations.
Con Build quality isn't optimal, feels a bit wobbly
Although Samsung hasn't chosen cheap plastic materials, the monitor does feel a bit wobbly around the neck-area, which may result in accidental sliding.
Con Slower response time makes it less ideal for gaming
The response time for the screen is limited at 4 ms, which is significantly slower than some other monitors. This makes the C24390FHU less ideal for gaming situations that require fast-paced input.
Con The picture is grainy and not sharp
It seems to be partly an IPS panel, and partly the "anti-glare" coating.
Con Price is high in comparison to other QHD monitors
Con NO G-Sync or FreeSync
Monitor's refresh rate will not be synchronised with your video card. This makes it inconvenient to play games.
Con HDMI connection limited by 30Hz
Con This type of panel is more power consuming
The power consumption of this type of screen is 15 percent more than monitors made by other technologies
Con Buttons are hidden in the back and are difficult to use
Con The brightness value isn’t saving
The problem is when the monitor is resumed from sleep mode, it powers back on everytime with maximum brightness in effect.
Con Two socket outlet needed
The monitor and the dock station have their own power cable.
