Dell S2409W VS BenQ E2400HD - Review

Usama · 8 Nov 2008 at 15:00

Well I have got both of them now, I thought I might as well and make a thread for the comparison.

I have got both of them set up with the same thing on both. The Dell is better so far. The BenQ's colours are rubbish. I have tried to change the settings but it is still the same. The only think to make them a bit deeper is to change mode to another one. But all the other modes are make the text really blurry.

Sorry for the picture quality I just quickley took them with my mobile. I will take some proper ones later.

Dell

BenQ

In movie mode, a bit more better colours.

Blank screen back in normal mode.

Im just about to go and play Crysis, Far Cry 2 and COD5 now.

Usama · 8 Nov 2008 at 15:01

I was thinking how could the BenQ be so bad... :confused:

I was playing Crysis at the start it looked crap but then when I loaded the game and was in the level, the BenQ looked just as good as the Dell. I have now swaped the cables around from the graphics card and now the BenQ is like the Dell was and the Dell is like the BenQ was. :confused:

Im going to put them on their own and see what happens.

Usama · 8 Nov 2008 at 15:01

Here are some pictures of Transformers (DVD). They both are very good. The Dell might have a bit better colour and blacks. On the pictures the BenQ to the right end of the screen the colour may seem washed out but that is because sunlight was on the BenQ.

The BenQ is on the right and the Dell is on the left.

Dell

BenQ

Dell

BenQ

Dell

BenQ

Dell

BenQ

Pranksterr · 8 Nov 2008 at 23:01

Hey great thread Usama ! . Already have the Dell, as iam pleased iam not going to study the pics too much in case i get disapointed !

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A gripe with the Dell i have and i feel it is a big one is the audio lag. The monitor has the OSD option for audio power saving but it seems to be bugged. Wether the option is on or off the audio output has a 5 sec delay for it to start. Once you have a constant stream it is fine but any slight pause will reset the delay for a couple of secs atleast.

It's not a complete biggy for me as i can route all the audio i need for PC,360,PS3 through my mobo and onto my PC speaker setup. But as i bought the soundbar to go along with the screen, its not kinda useless. Will start to chase up DELL on this issue and see what can be done, although i'am not going to do a swap as otherwise the screen is fine, no dead pixals ect.

A favour you could do for me m8 is if you can, to test if the HDMI port on the DELL is HDCP, i've heard the DVI input is but untill i have a BLU-RAY disk i cant test this all out.

Usama · 9 Nov 2008 at 13:16

Pranksterr said:
Hey great thread Usama ! . Already have the Dell, as iam pleased iam not going to study the pics too much in case i get disapointed ! .

A gripe with the Dell i have and i feel it is a big one is the audio lag. The monitor has the OSD option for audio power saving but it seems to be bugged. Wether the option is on or off the audio output has a 5 sec delay for it to start. Once you have a constant stream it is fine but any slight pause will reset the delay for a couple of secs atleast.

It's not a complete biggy for me as i can route all the audio i need for PC,360,PS3 through my mobo and onto my PC speaker setup. But as i bought the soundbar to go along with the screen, its not kinda useless. Will start to chase up DELL on this issue and see what can be done, although i'am not going to do a swap as otherwise the screen is fine, no dead pixals ect.

A favour you could do for me m8 is if you can, to test if the HDMI port on the DELL is HDCP, i've heard the DVI input is but untill i have a BLU-RAY disk i cant test this all out.

How would I check if it is?

Pranksterr · 9 Nov 2008 at 17:13

If you happened to have a BR player like a PS3, no matter tho

Usama · 10 Nov 2008 at 15:52

Pranksterr said:
If you happened to have a BR player like a PS3, no matter tho

Yep, I have had a PS3 since launch and a XBOX 360 Elite. So all I have to do is play a Blu-Ray movie?

Pranksterr · 11 Nov 2008 at 23:22

yes m8, just play a blu-ray movie via the HDMI input

then we know its HDCP.

muon · 11 Nov 2008 at 23:26

Pranksterr said:
yes m8, just play a blu-ray movie via the HDMI input then we know its HDCP.

Have to settle for 2.1 sound though.

Nate Silvers · 11 Nov 2008 at 23:44

Hi can you please compare the mouse lag on both monitors? Does one feel slightly smoother than the other? Thanks.

HighlandeR · 12 Nov 2008 at 00:03

The blacks and quality just look better overall on the Dell, not bad for a TN screen shy of 200 quid

Usama · 12 Nov 2008 at 17:51

HighlandeR said:
The blacks and quality just look better overall on the Dell, not bad for a TN screen shy of 200 quid

Yep, I have also got the Dell 2408WFP. The S2408w is very good and it's half the price. And better for gaming because of the input lag.

Usama · 12 Nov 2008 at 17:58

Pranksterr said:
yes m8, just play a blu-ray movie via the HDMI input then we know its HDCP.

KK, I will do it today. Sorry for the wait. I have been getting asked loads of questions about these monitors by other people as well.

Usama · 13 Nov 2008 at 16:22

Everything was fine when playing a Blu-Ray movie. And the PQ was stunning for a £200 monitor.

Usama · 13 Nov 2008 at 18:48

I put the Dell on the PS3 last night. At first I did not think it was going to be very good. But it was stunning for Blu-Ray movies for £200. And it was good for games as well. :smashin:

Usama · 13 Nov 2008 at 18:48

Here are some pictures, sorry for taking so long.

The first thing you must do is set the RGB Range to Full, otherwise there colours will not be right.

I have go the £500 Dell 2408WFP next to it, it does very well for a £200 monitor. :smashin:

Dell 2408WFP

Panasonic PZ45

Dell 2408WFP

Dell S2409w

The PQ is very detailed and clear. And the 16:9 1080p is good, no black bars.

Will add some more pictures of games later.

toucam · 13 Nov 2008 at 19:41

I have to say that I'm very happy with this monitor, Dell S2409W, a fantastic upgrade from my 19 inch Acer

GSDog · 13 Nov 2008 at 20:27

Great pictures and review.

I just tried out my S2409W on my PS3 and played National treasure book of secrets bluray DVD - looked very sharp, crisp and clear.
I also tried out Planet Earth and it looks stunning for a £200 monitor.

fozzybear · 13 Nov 2008 at 21:18

Thanks for the review. You've helped make my mind up to get the Dell when I can afford to. Its a no brainer really especially if its on TWO.