BenQ XL2740 - 27” 1080p - 240hz - Should I wait?

[A Solid lad]

Btw 27GK750F-B is recently found having not that "huge" input lag at all, I've posted that in my thread: viewtopic.php?p=34487#p34487
Its only needed to roll on Original scaling mode.

Yes, I've read that... great news for owners!
I wish I could try it again using that mode, but oh well.
Wouldn't change much about how onscreen motion looks though, so I assume I'd still prefer the XL2740.

[saw141]

From BenQ’s Twitter.

[A Solid lad]

Thanks for tyring to squeeze information out of them though.

[Vega]

I've been thinking abut trying one of these monitors to see what 240 Hz strobing looks like. But is the general consensus that there is too much strobe cross-talk at 240 Hz (actually causing a reduction in motion clarity) to make it worthwhile?

[saw141]

Nah, it seems that even where it’s bad, it’s still worth it. The 2740 seems to have really great performance. I’m hoping that they get the new AUO panels with 3ms base time in another round of production, or the future though. I’m also interested to see whether or not DayAc is even worth it.

I really want 27” but I may go with 25” :/ I know I’d get used to it.

[k2viper]

I've been thinking abut trying one of these monitors to see what 240 Hz strobing looks like. But is the general consensus that there is too much strobe cross-talk at 240 Hz (actually causing a reduction in motion clarity) to make it worthwhile?

No, current monitors with 240hz strobing perform quite well in 240hz strobed modes. Crosstalk exists but you barely can see it in real-world (real games) scenarios.
If you can wait, yes, there is the reason to wait for the new AUO 3ms (0,5ms) rated panels and monitors on them. I expect they should arrive sometime in 2019.

[saw141]

Bumping this thread due to the new 0.5ms panels that are coming out. Also..the 2740 is unfortunately just so expensive I love BenQ’s features, and build quality, and company policies, but $599 USD is A LOT. I’ve been starting to second guess my dream monitor because these new 0.5ms panels could be “better” for fluidity, and clarity, and my $599 purchase may get outclassed super quickly. I want to make a good investment.

[A Solid lad]

Bumping this thread due to the new 0.5ms panels that are coming out. Also..the 2740 is unfortunately just so expensive I love BenQ’s features, and build quality, and company policies, but $599 USD is A LOT. I’ve been starting to second guess my dream monitor because these new 0.5ms panels could be “better” for fluidity, and clarity, and my $599 purchase may get outclassed super quickly. I want to make a good investment.

Exactly this.^
I wanted to stick to my already bought XL2740, because I loved it. The OSD features, the colors, the contrast, the smoothness, the strobing, the overdrive tuning, the motion clarity... even viewing angles! (Which were much better than let's say the XL2720Z's were.) amazing monitor, the best fps gaming screen I've ever used.

...But I knew a better version of it with the new panels should come out shortly, that would top it in ever category, unless Benq f-s it up. (Which is a possibility...they did it with the XL2735 by using a too heavy coating or even the smaller sibling, the XL2540 by tuning the overdrive to be more heavy...the XL2740 is a rare monitor from Benq, as in, it luckily has nearly everything done right to it.)

[Falkentyne]

Bumping this thread due to the new 0.5ms panels that are coming out. Also..the 2740 is unfortunately just so expensive I love BenQ’s features, and build quality, and company policies, but $599 USD is A LOT. I’ve been starting to second guess my dream monitor because these new 0.5ms panels could be “better” for fluidity, and clarity, and my $599 purchase may get outclassed super quickly. I want to make a good investment.

Exactlz this.^
I wanted to stick to my already bought XL2740, because I loved it. The OSD features, the colors, the contrast, the smoothness, the strobing, the overdrive tuning, the motion clarity... even viewing angles! (Which were much better than let's say the XL2720Z's were.) amazing monitor, the best fps gaming screen I've ever used.

...But I knew a better version of it with the new panels should come out shortly, that would top it in ever category, unless Benq f-s it up. (Which is a possibility...they did it with the XL2735 by using a too heavy coating or even the smaller sibling, the XL2540 by tuning the overdrive to be more heavy...the XL2740 is a rare monitor from Benq, as in, it luckily has nearly everything done right to it.)

So the XL2740 supports basic Benq Blur Reduction if you enable it in the service menu, but does NOT support AMD Freesync at all? (and doesn't have the brighter blur reduction of DyAc models?). Do Vertical Total tweaks still work on this thing? (I assume since it's 1080p then VT 1500 should work, while on the XL2735, you needed to use 1825 or 1852 (maximum))

[saw141]

Bumping this thread due to the new 0.5ms panels that are coming out. Also..the 2740 is unfortunately just so expensive I love BenQ’s features, and build quality, and company policies, but $599 USD is A LOT. I’ve been starting to second guess my dream monitor because these new 0.5ms panels could be “better” for fluidity, and clarity, and my $599 purchase may get outclassed super quickly. I want to make a good investment.

Exactlz this.^
I wanted to stick to my already bought XL2740, because I loved it. The OSD features, the colors, the contrast, the smoothness, the strobing, the overdrive tuning, the motion clarity... even viewing angles! (Which were much better than let's say the XL2720Z's were.) amazing monitor, the best fps gaming screen I've ever used.

...But I knew a better version of it with the new panels should come out shortly, that would top it in ever category, unless Benq f-s it up. (Which is a possibility...they did it with the XL2735 by using a too heavy coating or even the smaller sibling, the XL2540 by tuning the overdrive to be more heavy...the XL2740 is a rare monitor from Benq, as in, it luckily has nearly everything done right to it.)

So the XL2740 supports basic Benq Blur Reduction if you enable it in the service menu, but does NOT support AMD Freesync at all? (and doesn't have the brighter blur reduction of DyAc models?). Do Vertical Total tweaks still work on this thing? (I assume since it's 1080p then VT 1500 should work, while on the XL2735, you needed to use 1825 or 1852 (maximum))

I know it doesn’t have Gsync, or freesync, or the DayAc tech featured in the 2546. I did contact an official BenQ support channel and asked if they had any public information about a potential “2746” DayAc 2740; they said there were no plans at the moment. I’m not sure about tuning it; however, Mark has added it to the list of applicable monitors for the BenQ Blur Reduction Tool.

I’m just so torn. This monitor seems so amazing...and even with 0.5-0.8ms displays, I know it will be for years to come, and forever. I know it’s a top tier model but for $599...I just don’t want to buy an obsolete monitor right now when it’s successors may be RIGHT around the corner. I wish there were more information from BenQ about any potential plans to upgrade their panels.

SolidLad, or others; do you have experience with reselling monitors pretty shortly after getting them, to upgrade? If I do get the XL2740, I know I’d get my money’s worth. Then perhaps I can sell it after when something better comes, take a small loss, and move to the next best display.

I apologize for ranting about this but I’ve wanted this monitor for almost over a year now