Xiaomi Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar Vs Benq

Very fast, amazing picture quality, great upgrade over my xiaomi mi box

I bought this monitor because my computer could not drive a 4k monitor. It is a very good monitor in par with the BenQ PD3200U 32 16:9 4K IPS Monitor which I have on my other computer.

I ordered this monitor on Saturday evening, Dec. 2, and received it in Bethesda, MD, early the following Monday morning. Well done, as usual, B&H Photo! I unpacked it and set it up, only to find that the proprietary BenQ Palette Master Ultimate software wouldn't recognize either the monitor or my colorimeter. You need the BenQ software to perform a hardware calibration. Other calibration software, even Calman's at $2000, will only perform a software calibration. I called BenQ tech support and was delighted to discover it's U.S.-based. I was not so delighted to have them tell me, however, that the problem with the software had arisen a few weeks ago, and they did not yet have a solution. The BenQ engineers thought a recent Windows update might have made changes that caused the problem. After a few calls, the BenQ tech support staff eventually escalated me to a BenQ technical support manager. She could not have been more diligent in working with me, and after a few days, she provided new drivers for my computer's USB serial computer. Miracle of miracles, that worked! But beware! It only worked when I attached the colorimeter to the side of the monitor via a USB-A port there and to the monitor to the computer via the BenQ-supplied USB-A to USB-B cable.  Palette Master Ultimate would not recognize the colorimeter if I used its native USB-C connection when connected to either the monitor or the computer. There were times early on when I thought I would have to pack up the monitor and send it back to B&H Photo, no small task because the monitor comes in an extraordinarily large box and its packaging is like a Rubik's cube. BenQ's tech support, however, did itself proud! The image quality of the monitor is outstanding, and with the software now working, I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

I love these lamps so much that I have two of them! When I decided to upgrade my computer, I also upgraded my monitors by purchasing two BenQ monitors. But the lighting options I used could have been better, and they were stealing real estate from my desk. So, I decided to try the BenQ ScreenBar Monitor LED Light. I was so impressed by the performance and design of the light bar that I decided to purchase a second one. And boy, I couldn't be happier! A word of warning: if you decide to have a webcam, you must purchase the BenQ Webcam Accessory. The reason is that the light bar usually takes the length of your monitor, leaving no space to install the webcam except for the top of the light bar, which only has a place to put the webcam if you purchase and install the base they sell you as an accessory. That accessory will cost you an additional $20.

I bought this to go from a BenQ monitor to my CPU. It seems to be doing the job!

I received this hood free as an incentive to purchase a BenQ SW240 computer monitor. The hood came very neatly packed with simple-to-follow assembly instructions. It works on a vertical or horizontal monitor (it has extra pieces if used vertically). I loved my BenQ monitor as is-- but the shade makes an incredible difference in the quality of viewing by reducing extraneous light on the screen. I can now work very comfortably with light shining in from my window, which I had previously curtained. If one is to invest in a quality monitor for processing photographs or video, I suggest a hood is mandatory. This hood is definitely a quality product that was carefully designed. It includes a slide hatch on the top if one wants to attach a color-calibration tool. I believe sophisticated users who seek perfection will require a hood for any monitor they purchase in the future-- and I can even imagine we will soon see new designs, perhaps designs made a part of future monitors. In the meantime, I imagine this is as good as it gets. I love it! Also, thank you BHPhoto for the great bargain I got on my monitor and screen. They both arrived fast and in perfect condition. Both the monitor (BenQ SW240) and shading hood work perfectly together!

So far, this monitor is a terrific pairing with my MacBook. Great color and reduced my eye fatigue since I'm on a computer all day. I do want to note I had to send back the first BenQ I ordered due to significant light bleed issues. When I reached out to customer service, they were fantastic and started my return immediately. I reordered the same BenQ PD3220U, and after performing a light bleed and pixel test, the second unit was a keeper. The main reason for this purchase was for FCPX and photo editing, along with video conferencing and email work. Due to dealing with the return depart and customer service, I will buy through B&H again.

I must admit when I first ordered this BenQ ScreenBar LED Light from B&H, I thought that maybe this will turn out to be a frivolous accessory. But I was wrong! The BenQ ScreenBar LED Light provides even and glare-proof lighting across my entire desktop, and monitor screen. In addition the options to adjust the color temperature and auto brightness, make this the perfect accessory for my photo editing. Also, it fits perfectly on my BenQ PD2705U monitor. This is definitely worth consideration, especially at this price point.

The Datacolor SpyderX we purchased is great. Really makes the colors match on our computer VS what we are seeing in person. We highly recommend using this product compared to all of the competition's copycat products. This was well worth the investment!

BenQ is an industry leader and this monitor lives up to BenQ’s reputation