Do I need a Gsync/Free Sync monitor

[Rat123]

Just got the Asus vg248qe.
I found it quite hard on my eyes (eye strain)

So I considered buying the Benq xl24111 which is flick free.
But then I found out there is something like "Gsync and Freesync"
Do I need that? Is the difference huge?

and if yes which monitor do u recommend?

 

[nukemaster]

Gsync and Freesync(variable refresh) simply allows the screen to adjust its refresh rate in real time within a set range.

This reduces(should fully remove it actually) the page tear effect when the frame rate does not match the monitor refresh rate.

These are cool features, but not exactly needed(still nice to have).

Nvidia gsync works with Nvidia cards and Freesync monitors work with AMD cards or any card that supports variable refresh rates(adaptive sync is a standard). Do not expect to see Nvidia support it any time soon because they have a closed standard that works on only Nvidia hardware. Nvidia does use a similar setup to freesync() on notebooks.

Onto the eye strain, do NOT use motion blur reduction of any kind(such as light boost and ulmb) if you have issues with eye strain. Motion blur reduction works by switching the backlight on and off with the refresh rate(even flicker free displays will flicker with this feature enabled.).

It may be worth dropping the blue light level on your screen a bit to see if it helps with eye strain. Some users prefer a warmer monitor(more red).

Try different refresh rates as well since some users do not like high refresh rates while others do not like low refresh rates.

 

[Rat123]

I use Lightboost, because the Blur of this screen is unbearable. Every slight motion gets super blurry if this feature isn#t on.
Is the flickering something I can visually notice?

 

[Rat123]

also I was thinking about getting the benqxl24111 for a flicker free (eye care) experience

 

[nukemaster]

Any screen will flicker with blur reduction because it is how it works. If flickering is the issue, blur reduction is not for you.

Light boost has pretty bad color because it was designed for use with 3d shutter glasses. BenQ's blur reduction does not effect color like light boost, but it is not quite as good on motion in my eyes.

What refresh rate are you running? Higher reduces motion blur.