BenQ RL2455HM vs Asus VS248H-P

[Nitesdeath]

I am looking to buy a new monitor and I am stuck between these 2. I am a gamer. I have compared both endlessly and I'm getting more attracted to the BenQ based on reviews basically saying "it's better for gaming" as it has things like 1MS compared to the Asus that has 2MS response time and better color contrast etc.

Link to the BenQ - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014345

Link to the Asus - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236153

I play MMO's and Moba's and sometimes FPS's. Which one should I buy?

 

[chris987]

BenQ RL2455HM – Gamers’ dream

 

[swifty_morgan]

you're not going to notice the difference between 1 and 2 ms. no matter where you go, there will always be a difference of opinion on which one is better. Linus says one thing Bomb Geek says another. why not get a 144Hz monitor? you only buy a monitor every once in a while. believe you me, there's a difference between 60Hz and 120/144, and I'd rather have the 144. ............. if you don't game on line you should try a higher res monitor..... ips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_videos?index=1&video_ids=dgckZKrnfas%2ChWfwjIZbP6I%2CH6bQVjqB6Ow%2CVKnhLdhhftw%2CLsqtJvlvSf8%2CGYJzRb5d6ag%2C5nFjMKTSueY%2CrsEBeeUvNug%2C68pijWiblDI%2CCpGE9ZMEKkI%2CK0ERSlZc0nU%2CeyPs4VMPkZg&feature=c4-overview-u&title=Popular+uploads&more_url=&type=0

 

[Nitesdeath]

you're not going to notice the difference between 1 and 2 ms. no matter where you go, there will always be a difference of opinion on which one is better. Linus says one thing Bomb Geek says another. why not get a 144Hz monitor? you only buy a monitor every once in a while. believe you me, there's a difference between 60Hz and 120/144, and I'd rather have the 144. ............. if you don't game on line you should try a higher res monitor..... ips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_videos?index=1&video_ids=dgckZKrnfas%2ChWfwjIZbP6I%2CH6bQVjqB6Ow%2CVKnhLdhhftw%2CLsqtJvlvSf8%2CGYJzRb5d6ag%2C5nFjMKTSueY%2CrsEBeeUvNug%2C68pijWiblDI%2CCpGE9ZMEKkI%2CK0ERSlZc0nU%2CeyPs4VMPkZg&feature=c4-overview-u&title=Popular+uploads&more_url=&type=0

I don't have the money for a 144 Hz monitor and from what I've read online 120+ Hz monitors are only noticeable when playing FPS's. But back on topic, I'm trying to decide between these 2.

 

[Nitesdeath]

you're not going to notice the difference between 1 and 2 ms. no matter where you go, there will always be a difference of opinion on which one is better. Linus says one thing Bomb Geek says another. why not get a 144Hz monitor? you only buy a monitor every once in a while. believe you me, there's a difference between 60Hz and 120/144, and I'd rather have the 144. ............. if you don't game on line you should try a higher res monitor..... ips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_videos?index=1&video_ids=dgckZKrnfas%2ChWfwjIZbP6I%2CH6bQVjqB6Ow%2CVKnhLdhhftw%2CLsqtJvlvSf8%2CGYJzRb5d6ag%2C5nFjMKTSueY%2CrsEBeeUvNug%2C68pijWiblDI%2CCpGE9ZMEKkI%2CK0ERSlZc0nU%2CeyPs4VMPkZg&feature=c4-overview-u&title=Popular+uploads&more_url=&type=0

I don't have the money for a 144 Hz monitor and from what I've read online 120+ Hz monitors are only noticeable when playing FPS's. But back on topic, I'm trying to decide between these 2.

 

[Nitesdeath]

BenQ RL2455HM – Gamers’ dream

Very helpful article. I read it all however there are 2 things wrong it in. This model does not have a vertical adjustable stand for height and it is 1920 x 1080 not 1920 x 1200. Thanks very much, it helped a lot! I would like a few more opinions though.

 

[swifty_morgan]

I don't want to pick for you. do what you feel is right. I'm too biased. I like the 1920x1200 in the other link. that's the resolution I use most of time for everything. picture looks normal to me vs stretched, cropped out and small like 1080p.

 

[Nitesdeath]

I don't want to pick for you. do what you feel is right. I'm too biased. I like the 1920x1200 in the other link. that's the resolution I use most of time for everything. picture looks normal to me vs stretched, cropped out and small like 1080p.

But that 1920 x 1200 in the other link is misinformation I believe. The RL2455HM is 1920 x 1080.

 

[swifty_morgan]

you're right. nice catch. buy what you feel is good. don't have second thoughts.

 

[Nitesdeath]

I am looking to buy a new monitor and I am stuck between these 2. I am a gamer. I have compared both endlessly and I'm getting more attracted to the BenQ based on reviews basically saying "it's better for gaming" as it has things like 1MS compared to the Asus that has 2MS response time and better color contrast etc.

Link to the BenQ - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014345

Link to the Asus - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236153

I play MMO's and Moba's and sometimes FPS's. Which one should I buy?

Do not get either! They are both TN panels. In fact, if you must get a 60Hz monitor, do not even bother buying a TN panel.

If you get a 60Hz model, then opt for the better panel types: IPS, PLS, or *VA. Why? because at 60Hz, you literally cannot tell the difference between 1ms, 8ms, or 5ms. They are all below the natural blurring threshold of LCD monitors; you will see the natural LCD blurring long before you can tell the difference between the response times.

So, for a 60Hz monitor get any one of these that you like. They are all IPS, PLS, or *VA:
1920x1080 @ 24" - 27" ($150+)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&N=100007617%20600487706%20600107133%20600311118%20600107132%20600012163%20600325897%20600311643%20600460747%20600439463%20600012165%20600012673%20600416634%20600416635&IsNodeId=1&name=25%20-%2027%20inches

1920x1200 @ 24" ($200+)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&N=100007617%20600487706%20600107133%20600311118%20600107132%20600012163%20600325897%20600311643%20600460747%20600439463%20600012165%20600012663&IsNodeId=1&name=1920%20x%201200


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Having said all of that, you may want to actually consider the option of a monitor with the special CRT-like motion that gets rid of LCD blur. What do I mean by this?

Well, consider a strategy game like Homeworld. On all LCD monitors, if you try to follow a spaceship as it moves across the screen, it will be blurry. On a CRT monitor, the ship would be very sharp and you could pick out details.
This page shows what it would look like in a strategy game:
http://www.blurbusters.com/faq/60vs120vslb/
The first two pictures show how LCD monitors blur movement.

The last picture shows a special feature that a select few LCD monitors have. This feature "strobes" or "flickers" the backlight on and off like CRT monitors did to give you ultra sharp moving objects, just like the picture shows. You can ONLY get this type of sharp motion with this special feature. 120Hz won't give you it; 0ms response times won't either! (Although technically, this feature requires a 120Hz monitor, but a 120Hz monitor may not have this feature.)

However, the downside is that in order to get this feature at a reasonable price, you will need to probably get a TN panel. So, if you want this feature, get one of the 12 monitors listed on this page:
http://www.blurbusters.com/faq/120hz-monitors/

Otherwise, get an IPS, PLS, or *VA.

Appreciate the help, however I don't care too much for this CTR feature. The monitors that have it are extremely overpriced and I doubt having this feature is much of a noticeable thing in many games. In the game Homeworld like you mentioned it may be noticeable. However on Moba's and MMO's it isn't as well as in FPS games. FPS games need more of a 120Hz monitor because the difference in Hz's is noticeable. This monitor was also officially used in the MLG tournaments so I guess that's a bonus.

 

[Nitesdeath]

I am looking to buy a new monitor and I am stuck between these 2. I am a gamer. I have compared both endlessly and I'm getting more attracted to the BenQ based on reviews basically saying "it's better for gaming" as it has things like 1MS compared to the Asus that has 2MS response time and better color contrast etc.

Link to the BenQ - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014345

Link to the Asus - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236153

I play MMO's and Moba's and sometimes FPS's. Which one should I buy?

Do not get either! They are both TN panels. In fact, if you must get a 60Hz monitor, do not even bother buying a TN panel.

If you get a 60Hz model, then opt for the better panel types: IPS, PLS, or *VA. Why? because at 60Hz, you literally cannot tell the difference between 1ms, 8ms, or 5ms. They are all below the natural blurring threshold of LCD monitors; you will see the natural LCD blurring long before you can tell the difference between the response times.

So, for a 60Hz monitor get any one of these that you like. They are all IPS, PLS, or *VA:
1920x1080 @ 24" - 27" ($150+)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&N=100007617%20600487706%20600107133%20600311118%20600107132%20600012163%20600325897%20600311643%20600460747%20600439463%20600012165%20600012673%20600416634%20600416635&IsNodeId=1&name=25%20-%2027%20inches

1920x1200 @ 24" ($200+)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&N=100007617%20600487706%20600107133%20600311118%20600107132%20600012163%20600325897%20600311643%20600460747%20600439463%20600012165%20600012663&IsNodeId=1&name=1920%20x%201200


-----------
Having said all of that, you may want to actually consider the option of a monitor with the special CRT-like motion that gets rid of LCD blur. What do I mean by this?

Well, consider a strategy game like Homeworld. On all LCD monitors, if you try to follow a spaceship as it moves across the screen, it will be blurry. On a CRT monitor, the ship would be very sharp and you could pick out details.
This page shows what it would look like in a strategy game:
http://www.blurbusters.com/faq/60vs120vslb/
The first two pictures show how LCD monitors blur movement.

The last picture shows a special feature that a select few LCD monitors have. This feature "strobes" or "flickers" the backlight on and off like CRT monitors did to give you ultra sharp moving objects, just like the picture shows. You can ONLY get this type of sharp motion with this special feature. 120Hz won't give you it; 0ms response times won't either! (Although technically, this feature requires a 120Hz monitor, but a 120Hz monitor may not have this feature.)

However, the downside is that in order to get this feature at a reasonable price, you will need to probably get a TN panel. So, if you want this feature, get one of the 12 monitors listed on this page:
http://www.blurbusters.com/faq/120hz-monitors/

Otherwise, get an IPS, PLS, or *VA.

Appreciate the help, however I don't care too much for this CTR feature. The monitors that have it are extremely overpriced and I doubt having this feature is much of a noticeable thing in many games. In the game Homeworld like you mentioned it may be noticeable. However on Moba's and MMO's it isn't as well as in FPS games. FPS games need more of a 120Hz monitor because the difference in Hz's is noticeable. This monitor was also officially used in the MLG tournaments so I guess that's a bonus.

 

[chris987]

what makes the benq really stand out its the extremely low input lag and as a gamer you really nee that, especially on mmo games! take a look here http://www.displaylag.com/display-database/