BenQ RD280U 28.2” 4K 3840x2560 3:2 Programming Monitor, Eye-Care, Nano Matte Panel, Coding Modes, MoonHalo Backlight, 90W USB-C, KVM, VESA Mount, Developer Monitor

Owning the monitor for 5 months I can definitively say the this is the best monitor in the market. The resolution is impeccable. The antiglare coating makes placement near windows possible. The contrast and brightness levels suite every environment condition. The 28" condenses all the resolution into one eye pleasing monitor. Coming from a 38" ultrawide and having tested OLEDs, Q-LEDs, Nano-IPS, this outperforms all of it in eye care settings and in clear text. Eye strain is no more. Well worth the price.

For nearly 2 decades I have struggled to find a monitor that optimizes productivity.I've only had my 28.2" -- 3840x2560 (RD280U) for one day but the 3:2 aspect ratio is fantastic.I would also accept 16:10, I have been long disappointed since 5:4 went away as a programmer.The additional +500 vertical pixels is a game changer on Arch Linux Tiling Window Managers as it allows the 3 column 2 row layout to not be vertically squished so badly as in 16:9.The Backlight Halo has a color temperature option, 360 degrees or 270, and a brightness toggle. What a wonderful feature so many others could learn from.I am not really crazy about the bottom module sticking out, but then the buttons feel really good -- much better than my 6 expensive ASUS gaming monitors. And the positioning of the buttons is critical -- ASUS has them on the right hand back side. What about left handed people and what if I am VESA mounting 3 to Ergotron arms? This monitor buttons and sane positioning are much appreciated.I am beyond excited about the internal power supply -- having a singular standard power cable is EXACTLY what I wanted and I can't seem to find that nowadays -- instead I have all these obnoxious power bricks all over the floor (In the case of the 6 ASUS) and it's terrible. Plus how am I supposed to know which brick goes to which model monitor -- what a MASSIVE improvement and relief.I like the stand's vertical artwork having some semblance to measuring things and putting it together was easy -- snap the stand into the monitor and screw a single screw under the base. The standard base has a neat little leather cable management button up on the back, it's nothing special -- doesn't seem to rotate unless I am mistaken -- it's average.I discovered that the monitor has speakers even over DisplayPort. They are average, more of a backup in quality. But again where it counts this bad boy shines.The mate screen is SOOO much easier to look at than my 50" 4k Samsung TV / Monitor with gloss -- I am excited to not have productivity and my ability to focus inhibited by lighting conditions most of the day.I was skeptical about the 28.2" size as I would have preferred larger, but it was acceptable. I think I will boost my font scale slightly as I don't like to use scaling of any kind -- it's okayish -- a little small, but after a day of use seems to be totally okay going from bigger to smaller.I love that the pictures show me the ports. I am so annoyed shopping for monitors and not being able to see all the plugs. It's nice to know what I am getting.I felt really annoyed with my ASUS monitor as the splash screen prominantly shows G-Sync and other obnoxious logos when I power it on like HDMI -- This monitor has the HDMI Logo, EyeCare, BenQ and maybe I am forgetting another but they are not as obnoxious and "In Your Face" like ASUS -- which was a pet peev as I strongly dislike Nvidia products as they are a PITA and I am glad to be free of their nonsense.There are 3 base buttons, Power, Menu (with 4 directional joystick) and Input to toggle between HDMI, DP. I really don't want to use HDMI any more, the sooner it goes away the better. It comes off as a "TV" thing which is contrary to serious computing.I am also strongly opposed to OLED, so besides the fantastic aspect ratio and increased resolution it is nice to see IPS -- friends who have purchased OLED have problems with image burn in and I see no reason to chase after the HDR fad, or have my retina's assaulted by a ridiculous amount of light at night.AFAIK to push the bandwidth of Pixels & Hz you may need DisplayPort 1.4.Also, the 60Hz did make me skeptical at first -- my ASUS are somewhere between 180Hz (1440p) - 280Hz (1080p) -- I am not planning on using these for gaming but even if I was 4k@60hz is already really had to push enough frames to keep up -- it would be nice to see this boosted on a Gen 2 of this aspect ratio, it's not a roadstopper considering there's not much on the market like this.IIRC too the box only included HDMI and I would have preferred to get DP instead or even both.The Power LED is clearly visible -- My 32" Wacom Cintiq screen and ASUS both have obnoxiously dim power lights -- it's hard to imagine how competitors could screw up such basic things.All in all I am very pleasantly surprised and decided to order 2 more for a ergotron setup.I haven't owned a BenQ monitor in a decade, but with this 3:2 and 2560 vertical resolution they are back on my map.

Pros:The text quality is outstanding sharp and clear, perfect for extended coding sessions.The monitor is heavy and pairs well with a strong monitor arm.The screen size allows for better productivity, displaying more lines of text at once.It reduces fatigue even after hours of work, making it ideal for tasks involving extensive text editing.BenQ Display Pilot 2 software works well on macOS.Cons:Although the monitor arm is sturdy, the monitor shakes slightly.The built-in speakers are of poor quality, with sound resembling mono output.The Display Pilot 2 software has minor glitches when used on Windows.A vertical line appeared on the left side of the screen, which seems to be a defect in this particular unit.Conclusion:Despite the defect in this unit, I would recommend this monitor to anyone working extensively with text due to its superior display quality and ergonomic design. I plan to exchange it for another one and give it another chance.

The BenQ RD280U is a testament to thoughtful design and engineering, addressing the specific needs of programmers with precision. Its unique 3:2 aspect ratio, coupled with 4K+ resolution and programmer-centric features, makes it an invaluable tool for my coder eyes.It excels in its intended purpose, providing an unmatched coding environment that can significantly boost productivity and comfort.For developers looking to upgrade their workspace, the BenQ RD280U is not just a monitor; it’s an investment in efficiency and eye health. It’s the ultimate coding companion that proves BenQ understands what programmers really need in a display. I am saving up to buy another one. Thanks