I want to know if the extra inches are worth the money.
Other than that, I found their specs to be nearly identical.
BenQ XL2720Z:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWFNMJS/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=159G0FX88ZQ5VMGTZ8GM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
Total cost in USD including shipping to Israel and TAX import fees deposit: $696.40
ASUS VG248QE:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p147_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=159G0FX88ZQ5VMGTZ8GM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
Total cost in USD including shipping to Israel and TAX import fees deposit: $449.10
Now here is the thing - in Israel the difference is 1700 ILS (Asus) to 2650 ILS (BenQ).
The BenQ benfits - as I see them:
The flicker free technology - that supposedly reduces eye strain, and make the display looks more pleasant and clean. Very important to me, especially considering I had 2 laser surgeries performed in both my eyes (medical reasons as well).
BenQ is the same 1920 X 1080 resolution - but at 27" - instead of 24". And it is still 144Hz and 1ms gtg. This is extremely rare quality, in fact no other monitor is like that on the market. Also have the Lightboost/Blur Reduction Feature - that supposedly works pretty damn well - according to Linus.
Asus has a 27" version of 144hz monitor, but its not a gaming monitor specifically, and its 2ms instead of 1ms. So it is not an option for me.
I am replacing a broken LG led 23" monitor, that gave me more trouble than it's worth, and recently gone pink and flickery (IPS 237 LG).
I am willing to make a serious investment, if that mean a quality, long term, fast and fluid 144hz gaming monitor.
What's important to me?
Good sharp colors.
Great contrast.
1 ms response time.
Good brightness.
144 Hz.
Good size.
Low to no eye fatigue.
Low to zero ghosting and blur.
Also a question: Linus is praising the BenQ BLUR REDUCTION feature - is that something that always works? IS it only for 3D vision (which I won't use) - or should I keep it on for games in general ?
Here is a video review from Linus tech tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCQfKlCkL0c
He seems to be very impressed and favors the BenQ XL2720Z.
Other than that - I need your opinions, to help me make that decision.
Please help quickly, because Amazon tends to remove items like this from shipping to my country, so I plan to buy this in the next 24 hours or less.
My rig specs:
Core i5-3570K (running @ 4.2 Ghz - slight auto voltage OC).
Asus Sabertooth Z77 Motherboard
Asus 670 GTX DC2T
16 GB of G.Skill ripjaw-X DDR3 1600Mhz
SSD 256GB Crucial M4.
HD Western Digital Black 2TB
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Case: Corsair CC600T Graphite White Special Edition
Running Win 8.1 64bit. Pro
Other than that, I found their specs to be nearly identical.
BenQ XL2720Z:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWFNMJS/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=159G0FX88ZQ5VMGTZ8GM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
Total cost in USD including shipping to Israel and TAX import fees deposit: $696.40
ASUS VG248QE:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p147_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=159G0FX88ZQ5VMGTZ8GM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
Total cost in USD including shipping to Israel and TAX import fees deposit: $449.10
Now here is the thing - in Israel the difference is 1700 ILS (Asus) to 2650 ILS (BenQ).
The BenQ benfits - as I see them:
The flicker free technology - that supposedly reduces eye strain, and make the display looks more pleasant and clean. Very important to me, especially considering I had 2 laser surgeries performed in both my eyes (medical reasons as well).
BenQ is the same 1920 X 1080 resolution - but at 27" - instead of 24". And it is still 144Hz and 1ms gtg. This is extremely rare quality, in fact no other monitor is like that on the market. Also have the Lightboost/Blur Reduction Feature - that supposedly works pretty damn well - according to Linus.
Asus has a 27" version of 144hz monitor, but its not a gaming monitor specifically, and its 2ms instead of 1ms. So it is not an option for me.
I am replacing a broken LG led 23" monitor, that gave me more trouble than it's worth, and recently gone pink and flickery (IPS 237 LG).
I am willing to make a serious investment, if that mean a quality, long term, fast and fluid 144hz gaming monitor.
What's important to me?
Good sharp colors.
Great contrast.
1 ms response time.
Good brightness.
144 Hz.
Good size.
Low to no eye fatigue.
Low to zero ghosting and blur.
Also a question: Linus is praising the BenQ BLUR REDUCTION feature - is that something that always works? IS it only for 3D vision (which I won't use) - or should I keep it on for games in general ?
Here is a video review from Linus tech tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCQfKlCkL0c
He seems to be very impressed and favors the BenQ XL2720Z.
Other than that - I need your opinions, to help me make that decision.
Please help quickly, because Amazon tends to remove items like this from shipping to my country, so I plan to buy this in the next 24 hours or less.
My rig specs:
Core i5-3570K (running @ 4.2 Ghz - slight auto voltage OC).
Asus Sabertooth Z77 Motherboard
Asus 670 GTX DC2T
16 GB of G.Skill ripjaw-X DDR3 1600Mhz
SSD 256GB Crucial M4.
HD Western Digital Black 2TB
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Case: Corsair CC600T Graphite White Special Edition
Running Win 8.1 64bit. Pro