BenQ BL2420PT Color Accurate Design Monitor 24 QHD 1440p | 100% Rec.709 & sRGB | IPS | Delta E≤3 | Calibration Report | AQCOLOR | Ergonomic | Speakers | DisplayPort | USB Hub

Really a great monitor. I cant speak much to the details of color spaces and all that, but the picture quality is great. Text is a bit odd as they overcorrect a bit to make it sharp- didnt quite get used to it. But I ended up returning this monitor because I am under a super bright light and the apple studio display is just brighter, I hate to say it. Next to the iMac at 500nits brightness, you can see the difference (the benQ is 400 nits). Its just a bit dull. Perhaps the matte screen makes a difference. For so much $ I wanted my monitor to be perfect, so I returned it, and got the apple studio display which goes up to 600 nits and works well in my space. For a space not under intense lighting, the benQ could work very well. My high resolution electron microscopy images looked gorgeous on the benQ monitor, just could be brighter.

The image quality is outstanding. I love the programmable Hotkey Puck, with just one click I can switch between the mode I need for editing and for reading with low blue light. My eyes are less stressed and really got better since I am using this monitor. This was one of the best upgrade decisions I made.

Bought two of these after some light research concluding the worse that can be said about these monitors was that were good but not great. I used this in a dual setup with my old 27 4k through an FireWire/USBC adapter to displayport from the monitor single FireWire to my Mac for video,USB camera and power and it works great. This was the priority for me. Screen took some adjustment to contrast and sharpness but finally got it to my liking . I use it for office work, no gaming, but my wife uses hers for design work.

Just got this monitor, so I may update this later with more details, but heres my unboxing and initial set-up impressions: The monitor stand is a design disaster. It uses a tab/slot twist-lock to attach the stand to the base. It also has a pivoting base feature. The problem, you might surmise, comes when you go to pivot the monitor, youre never quite sure if the monitor is actually pivoting or if youre unlocking the base, as they are essentially the same mechanism. Ive dumped my monitor on my table twice so far (thankfully no apparent damage), and basically now just dont pivot it at all by the stand, and simply adjust the base. Theres also the uncertainty in that youll never know if youve completely locked the stand to the base since the pivot feature allows for a lot of play. The base itself is a weirdly textured, sloped plastic that invites you to place things on it (reading glasses, phones, etc.) but then disappoints by having anything placed on it simply slipping off eventually, thanks to the slope. Honestly, just get a VESA mount, the stand is trash. The color looks good, the viewing angle is incredibly wide, as is typical of an IPS monitor. No noticeable bad pixels, overall backlight illumination looks good - fairly even without any real bleed issues. Dark blacks, bright whites. It has tons of connectivity, supporting analog D-Sub VGA, DVI, DP, and HDMI - this will work with old systems as well as the brand new ones. Its a bit expensive for what you get - a medium-sized 2k monitor - but if you need that form factor, it does the job.

Pros: No pixel problems - always a concern on any new monitor Has some interesting eye relief features - Mostly Ive disabled them at the moment but they are there for use Overall seems like a pretty reasonable 1440 monitor for the price - it is a value priced but probably comparable to most monitors in the mid price range. Stand is nicer than the most critical reviews here. They were far to harsh on it. I have had super $$ monitors that performed worse - just sayin Cons: The eye relief sensor even set to FAR doesnt see me when I lean back in my chair while watching a streaming video like a long Youtube or Philo etc.. Touch sensitive buttons on the front can be a bit fiddley. If they dont wear out like mechanical then I suppose its worth it. They just seem to lack the response a mechanical button has when scrolling through menus. Can be a bit annoying but not at all a show stopper.

This is certainly the finest monitor available in the $200 price range. No doubt in my mind. As a hobbyist photographer and architect, the 2k (2560 x 1440) resolution makes a profound difference. In using it with an NVidia p2000, it is not a speedy pair but incredibly clear and accurate. (It would be a dreadful combo for games!) UPDATE: Raising the review from 4 to 5. After a few weeks of use, the real quality of this monitor continues to show up. The colors, contrast, crispness of every hue -- wow! To put it in the clearest terms, it is run of the mill for a monitor costing 5X as much money, and simply on its own in this price range. Rarely am I this pleased with any product.

It came calibrated. First time I am using a dedicated monitor besides my laptop screen or regular tv. I was amazed how much better it helped during color grading. I used to depend on my mac screen but that got damaged and I just could not depend on my 15-inch screen of my mac book pro. I went for the 24inch 2k resolution as I was scared that there might not be much difference or improvement in my workflow. Even though my jobs are mainly in 4k, this is holding up great and I don’t feel the need for a 4k screen (even though I wonder how much better). It’s great to have this price option for this quality.

Usage Summary: Gaming -- 4/10. Doesnt blur much, but no g/f sync. Not great for hardcore gaming. Video Editing -- 8/10. DCI colorspace is probably _the_ next standard, if not there already. 95% coverage is very good. Online photo editing -- 10/10. 100% sRGB is nice and vibrant. Print photo editing -- 5/10. 84% is better than average, but not great. CAD -- Didnt really try this feature out. Office work -- 10/10. Ultrawide is amazing for multi-tasking. Slightly More Detailed Review: I commend BenQ for committing to flat ultrawides when the general trend is curved screens. Overall quality, IPS bleed, fit & finish, color consistency, and sharpness were all excellent. I would definitely consider this a premium product, as reflected by its price. I really wanted to love this monitor and had very high hopes once receiving it, but ultimately ended up returning it. In a nutshell, colorspace coverage and deltaE are not very good for serious photo editing (my most stringent usage case). 99.5% sRGB -- Excellent, as advertised. 84.2% aRGB -- Better than most laptops, but not great for lab prints. 94.6% dcip3 -- Slightly lower than advertised. I dont do video work, so this wouldnt have bothered me. 0.10 deltaE76avg -- Good. 2.61 deltaE76max -- Slightly concerning. 0.35 deltaE76rms -- Ok, but not great. Out-of-the-box calibration was very good, but was maybe 50 Kelvin too cool. For a general use monitor, though, all these numbers are actually good/very good. For professional work (photography in my case), it did not make the cut. Overall rating is 5 stars for general use, but 3 stars for photography.

I bought this monitor to edit photos with a Mac mini m1. The monitor out of the box worked well and was easy to setup The manual was hard to find and there where little details of help on the website. However the user manual is listed on the page for the monitor on Amazon so download that. It explains how to setup the monitor for your needs. It like all monitors takes some adjustment for your use. I will be getting Datacolor SpyderX to adjust it. For my use The controls are easy to use once you understand the symbols. The monitor has a wide range of ports to suit your needs which is a help. The stand is very sturdy and the part than latches on to the monitor is metal which is good IMO vs plastic. So far given the price , color representation and features I am happy with it.

Update after a couple of years: DisplayPort port very unreliable. Pretty good customer service, but, I changed monitors twice, and all three have failed DisplayPort ports. Each new shipment required me to wait at home until it arrived. What a hassle. This is frustrating, and, Im not likely to purchase BenQ again. My previous review, before the DisplayPort ports started failing, is unchanged below. === Monitor works perfectly, well beyond my expectations. Positioned above my Macbook Air, it clearly illustrates that its Retina quality while my Macbook is not. This monitor has features such as an ECO feature that knows when Ive walked away and dims the monitor to save energy. At this awesome price its unheard of to have adjustable height but this great monitor does. For Mac users, this particular monitor has native DisplayPort and without dongles or anything, I purchased this cable: