When comparing AOC G2460PQU vs BenQ PD2710QC, the Slant community recommends AOC G2460PQU for most people. In the question“What are the best monitors?” AOC G2460PQU is ranked 33rd while BenQ PD2710QC is ranked 63rd. The most important reason people chose AOC G2460PQU is:
The G2460PQU features an anti-glare panel, which significantly reduces or eliminates reflections, loss of clarity due to light, fingerprints and smudges.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Anti-glare display
The G2460PQU features an anti-glare panel, which significantly reduces or eliminates reflections, loss of clarity due to light, fingerprints and smudges.
Pro Fast response time
With a response time of just 1ms, the AOC G2460VWQ6 is one of the fastest monitors on the market. Ideal for fast-paced gaming situations such as first person shooters.
Pro Anti-Blue Light technology reduces eyestrain
This AOC display features Anti-Blue Light technology, which reduces 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 Built-in USB hub
The G2460PQU features two USB 2.0 ports on the side of the monitor, of which one is a high-powered port for fast charging of mobile devices. There are also two ports on the back of the display.
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 Extremely bright
Although the maximum brightness for the G2460PQU is specified at 350 cd (candela)/m², the display actually performs even better. With a testing result of 423 cd/m², the maximum brightness is extremely high. For comparison: the average similar TN-display only reaches 300 cd/m².
Pro High build quality
The build quality of the G2460PQU is very high and the overall feel of the display is quite robust. The display also isn't prone to accidental slipping due to the sturdy stand.
Pro Quick 144Hz refresh rate
This display features a very fast refresh rate of 144Hz, or 144 times per second. This allows for extremely fluent gameplay and is a major improvement over regular 60Hz displays.
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 Needs proper calibration for best results
In terms of color, the G2460PQU is able to achieve a little under 96% of the sRGB standard, but there are some hue errors in magenta and cyan which prohibits the screen from reaching 100% of the sRGB color gamut. Calibration is needed to eliminate these errors as much as possible - but still remain visible after calibration.
Con Slight over-saturation of blue
The blue and magneta colors are slightly over-satured, even after calibration.
Con Bad viewing angles
Color shifting occurs when viewing the display at around the 60° mark horizontally, and color shifting (the distortion of colors) is even more noticeable when viewed at vertical angles.
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.
