120Hz Monitor Comparison

leoweisman · May 6, 2013

So I'm looking to purchase a 120+ hz monitor for gaming to fully take advantage of my 7970's power and I've narrowed it down to these two monitors.

ASUS VG248QE Black 24" 144Hz 1ms (GTG) - $269 (normally $309)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236313

BenQ XL2420T Black-Red 24" 5ms (2ms GTG) - $389 (normally $469)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014270

What are the pros/cons and which one is the better buy?

Thanks!

PS: I would love to go with the cheaper ASUS monitor, but if there is some significant defect/something that makes the BenQ worth the extra $120 I would consider it.

cookybiscuit · May 6, 2013

The BenQ is only more expensive because it has an integrated 3D emitter, something useless to you given the fact you have an AMD system. Go with the Asus.

leoweisman · May 6, 2013

cookybiscuit :

Ok, I was wondering if 3D had something to do with it. Thank you!

DarkSable · May 6, 2013

cooky, that's not at all true.

1) The BenQ XL2420XT is the model that has a built in emitter - the plain T model doesn't.

2) The BenQ XL2420T is just about the best 120Hz monitor built - it has the best color I've ever seen from a TN panel, has very useful features, and is built like a tank. It's pretty much the best competetive gaming monitor period, aside from a few $600+ korean imports / iiyamas.

leoweisman · May 6, 2013

DarkSable :

Does the extra features/quality justify all of the extra money or would I be better off with the ASUS and spending my money elsewhere?

DarkSable · May 6, 2013

I would highly recommend the BenQ. A monitor is something that you're going to have a long time; it lasts at least as long as a power supply and case will, so you want to buy something that's good quality and built well. On top of that, the BenQ is arguably the best you can get for less than $600.

That being said, you'd probably be happy with the Asus monitor as well; I just would prefer the BenQ.

bigcyco1 · May 6, 2013

DarkSable :

+1

leoweisman · May 6, 2013

DarkSable :

Thank you! I'm not sure that the BenQ is in my budget right now but if I find it cheaper somewhere else, or if it goes on sale more, I'll try to pick one up. If not, I'm sure the ASUS will be fine.

Thanks again!

DarkSable · May 6, 2013

Of course; I'm glad I could help!

If there's anything else I can do, just ask.

JackNaylorPE · May 6, 2013

Don't know if you are aware but both units use the same LCD panel. This article basically lays out the differences.

http://pcmonitors.info/others/benq-xl2411t-vs-asus-vg248qe

At the same price, I'd take the Asus .... but the Asus is loads cheaper.

DarkSable · May 6, 2013

JackNaylorPE :

That's the 2411t, not the 2420t. To the best of my knowledge they had to update their panel to accommodate the 3d vision 2 standards.

cookybiscuit · May 6, 2013

DarkSable :

My mistake then. Damn Benq and their X's and T's.

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