Using BenQ's latest 32" 4k monitor (RD320U) which is aimed at programming

35 点作者 nickjj6 个月前

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Benq makes garbage. And I buy it!Went through 4 monitors in 22 all with QC issues. One took out my macbook pro for not following the usb c spec over the built in unpowered hub. Was so angry and lost 2 months of productivityBought this model as well, hasn't arrived yet but expecting to return it. Their QC is terrible, their cs could care less and left me hanging and the specs are mediocre anyway. Don't buy Benq and if you do Amazon for a fast return.They gave this guy a $700 monitor and he still couldn't recommend it. Benq makes shit.

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netsharc6 个月前

Oh geez, the video version of that article is the biggest let down ever: it's just ~50 minutes of a screen capture of the same article, with an corner image of him reading the article (OK I skipped around to see if it ever switches to him recording the monitor, I didn't listen to hear if he added more info compared to the written text).Video is supposed to offer sound and moving pictures, for a product review I expect to see some recordings of the product, including in this case the screen to maybe see the quality of the picture. Not just the reviewer reading the article.

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jocoda6 个月前

One of my difficulties when buying a new monitor is that there's no way to evaluate a particular model before purchase.A few months ago I got a BenQ PD2705, as more than satisfied with the last BenQ. Cheap, 4K. Nowhere in the online specs I looked at was there any mention of the puck that's included - an unexpected bonus. A 2 system KVM that I use to switch between macOS/windows. Handles USB-C and Display Port. Not perfect - there are issues if the mac goes to sleep, that needs a couple of extra clicks of the puck and keyboard, but way better than the setup I had before.

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genpfault6 个月前

> 16:9But why[1]?[1]: <a href="https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/programming/rd280u.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/programming/rd280u.html</a>

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nikisweeting6 个月前

You can get a higher quality 32" 4k LG Ultrafine for $239, why spend $650<a href="https://www.costco.com/lg-32%22-class-ultrafine-uhd-ips-monitor.product.4000287902.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.costco.com/lg-32%22-class-ultrafine-uhd-ips-moni...</a>

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Sephr6 个月前

400nits is way too dim, especially for $650.There are 4K 165Hz 27" and 32" FALD monitors with over 1000 dimming zones capable of sustained >1000 nits full screen brightness available for $400.

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lakomen6 个月前

I bought a new BenQ 4k monitor a few years ago. It was faulty. I RMAd it, they send me a refurbished but even more faulty monitor. And this happens 3 times. Then I said wtf is this, I bought a new monitor I expect a new monitor as replacement. They (BenQ in NL) sent me a more professional model with kvm switch embedded, still had some syncing issues but ok whatever.Should I ever buy another monitor it won't be BenQ.

abujazar6 个月前

4k@32" is pretty pixellated. I'm kinda amused that people find this to be an acceptable resolution for working with text in 2024.

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zamadatix6 个月前

$650 is a bit of premium for a 60 Hz 4k 32" monitor with gimmicks which weren't particularly attractive. I appreciate the honest review conclusions of a free product.I will say > 100% scaling on < 32" 4k monitors is much like the 60 Hz vs 120 Hz conversation in the article - it's not a necessity for programming by any means but it is often worthwhile anyways. The gain here becomes text clarity rather than the absolute amount of workspace. In an ideal world I'd have an 8k 32" high framerate monitor for that reason. Unfortunately at that size it's not even an option if you're willing to drop any amount of cash (at least last I looked). Dell has a 31.5" 8k but it's 60 Hz.

dark__paladin6 个月前

A lot of people in this thread complaining about DPIs and similar specs. Am I really the weird one for still thinking a 24" 1080p (≈92 DPI) display is absolutely fine for 99% of tasks?The people praising 4K now will be calling it shit in just a few years time. Maybe I am coping for not having grown up with HD TV.

Sakos6 个月前

I wonder if he (and others) realizes that you can set 100% scale factor, but still increase font size in the applications you use. So you still have way more space available, but you don't necessarily need a magnifying glass and you don't need to strain your eyes if the text is too small for your liking.

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BoorishBears6 个月前

The best programming monitor if you're on a Macbook and don't mind spending an arm and a leg is the Apple Display XDRIt'll hold its value incredibly well too compared to your average monitor, which softens the blow

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nasmorn6 个月前

I value the sharpness a lot. So 6K@32 is where it is at for me. Cannot imagine to go back. I have the Dell one and it is a bit ugly with the big camera top but at 2k it is about a third of the Cinema Display XDR

anon3738396 个月前

> 32" / 4k (3840 x 2160) / 137 PPIWhy is it so hard in 2024 to find a monitor with decent pixel density? The difference between a 32” 4K and a 27” 5K is really noticeable for text.

vjust6 个月前

I bought a Dell 34 inch widescreen curved monitor 2 years ago for ~500. Somedays even that feels too narrow when I'm coding. 32 inch would feel restrictive.

wearacasio6 个月前

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thecleaner6 个月前

I have a 27inch Phillips 4K and its pretty good. Comes at a price point of 400 bucks though,ast I checked.