well I just knocked my Dell U2414 off the desk fixing my ergonomics. What's the LEDStrain.org pick for a new monitor?

reaganry I've seen praise here for benq GW2760HS , EW2440L, EW2750ZL , EW2755ZL (degen) RL2455HM (kray) XL2720Z (JTL)

reaganry I have a BenQ EW2440L. It is usable, but not perfect. It causes symptoms over time. Still better than most monitors, but not perfect. I also have a BenQ EW2740L. Still to my surprise, it's almost perfect. I'm currently watching TV on it and can do it for hours. I've been using it for months now. I bought another EW2740L to find out that it's not as good. It's more like my EW2440L. So BenQ uses different components. The model is sold out almost everywhere. I can't really recommend it because it seems to be a lottery. The one that's perfect also looks like it has been opened (bent frame) and refurbished, while the worse one looks brand new. So I can't even say that it's BenQ's achievement that this particular device is great. Maybe the refurbishing process added a better backlight. The monitors certainly have a different color tone. I should note that I couldn't find any flicker on both devices with my oscilloscope. But this monitor is the best I ever used and I hope it never dies. Edit: There is one obvious difference between the two: The better one turns black (with backlight on) for some seconds when it gets no signal while the "bad" one turns blue. Everything else, including all settings and even panel and firmware information in the hidden service menu, looks the same. Edit 2 (3 months later): The option responsible for black vs blue screen is regular menu - System - HDMI Auto Switch - ON/OFF. ON is black and OFF (default) is blue. So this is no hint for a better hardware revision but just a regular setting.

KM while the "bad" one turns blue I think that's due to HDMI shenanigans?

JTL Might be normal behavior. At the same time a message is displayed, saying there's no signal. I just mentioned it because it may be a way to detect the better monitor version.

Monitor Buying Guide 2018

reaganry

Alright, I rounded up an EW2740L. i'll report back when it arrives. maybe there's a specific kind of replaceable backlight? possibly a whole new panel inside

reaganry

reaganry worth noting i have survived several hours now with my old samsung 2443bwx.. which seems to be ccfl backlit

ryans

You might be able to find it on eBay instead of keep shopping for a new one.

AgentX20

An alternative idea might be to find a DELL 2407 or 2410. Both are OK in my experience.

Harrison

Dell U2415 is not perfekt, but more than ok for daily work.

JTL

KM On several BenQ monitors I have it displays the "no signal" message with a blue background only on the HDMI input.

Might have also done the same with an old ASUS of mine.

MagnuM

The Dell U2410 has been my savior for a long time now. I use it at both work and home.

If work has some sort of used equipment sale in the future, I might buy a hoard of them and stash them somewhere!

reaganry

MagnuM yep, i had the U2414- worked pretty well at 75hz. dont drop em. it does seem possible to round up dells en masse as offices upgrade. the salvation army computer store in dallas gets them in..

reaganry

KM just got my EW2740L.. it has the blue screen.. what are your settings? AMA off? Lowest blue?
i think you have an nvidia? can you overclock it?

KM

reaganry
Picture
Brightness 10
Contrast 50
Sharpness 5
AMA Premium

Picture Advanced
Picture Mode Low Blue Light (-70%)
Overscan Off
Display Mode Full
HDMI RGB PC Range RGB(0~255
Super Resolution Off

System
DDC/CI On

I have an old NVIDIA Quadro NVS 295. It's not meant for gaming, no overclock. Keep in mind Windows 10 later than 1511 has (or may have for some of us) its own cause of eye strain.

reaganry

KM thanks! mine's happy at 75hz fyi. interesting learning about AMA/overdrive. always one more angle.. https://www.blurbusters.com/faq/lcd-overdrive-artifacts/

reaganry

reaganry a bit of an odd thing the blue (and purple) screens on the 'low blue light' benq . fairly annoying actually.. I wonder how yours got rid of it

JTL

reaganry I think it only happens with HDMI?

KM

reaganry You can deactivate the purple "BenQ Logo" screen in the service menu. It comes up when you turn on the monitor by holding down both the third button from the right and the power button until the screen turns on. Then release the buttons and press any of them (excluding power) to open the service menu. It's not dangerous unlike on other monitors.

reaganry

KM the monitor has been great... until i had to reinstall windows. now it's headache time again.. wishing i had waited until i could find that LTSB 2015..

Wrightpt1

reaganry hilarious. but been there. such a horrible feeling. trying to adjust and destroy these fragile objects we've come to know as hazardous tools. next time just throw it. be more fun and hopefully not yours. just kidding. hope all worked out okay

reaganry

Wrightpt1 you should have seen me disabling all the leds on my new novation circuit a few weeks ago

Jerry

Dasung Paperlike Pro is the best! Saved my life!

JTL

Here's a video of the blue screen on the GW2760HS. It only occurs when the HDMI input is selected.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ5-Fee6CbQ

raven82

Hi, good thread ...

I am just also looking for new monitor for my sensitive eyes. Basically, what I found, I have two options:
1. buy old Dell (unfortunatelly U2407 is not available)
2. buy new Benq (and also EW24 series is not available)

Which monitor would you recommend for long work with computer (excel, emails, programming, google ...)

Dell U2410 - 2nd hand 164 EUR
Dell U2413 - 2nd hand 168 EUR
BenQ GW2470HE - new 113 EUR
BenQ XL2411 - new 250 EUR

... or maybe some other? Thanx in advance for your recommendations.

MagnuM

raven82 I swear by the Dell U2410. I haven't tried the others in your list, but no other monitors seem to be acceptable (unless they are older-style CCFL-backlits)