Nominally, BenQ GL2450 refers to mid-range monitors. Technical characteristics are appropriate. It is precisely this peripheral solution that will be discussed in a short review material.
Monitor positioning. Equipment
Conventionally, monitors today can be divided into three large groups:
Most budget devices are capable of displaying HD images. That is, their screen gives an image resolution of 1366x768. Also, such devices have “truncated” technical specifications. But their price tag is appropriate. Therefore, they are most often used as part of office PCs.
Mid-range devices already comply with FullHD specifications and can display a picture with a maximum resolution of 1920x1080. It is to this group of devices that the BenQ GL2450 belongs. Device parameters are getting better, but the price is increasing. The main area of use for such solutions is workstations or graphic stations and gaming systems.
Premium-level monitors display images already in 4K format. They are aimed at work only as part of high-performance computing systems. They have much better technical specifications, but the cost is appropriate.
The manufacturer has equipped the following peripheral device model with the following equipment list:
Monitor.
Stand.
A disk with additional software components that can improve the capabilities of the solution in question.
Power cord
Manual. The latter is also supplemented with a warranty card.
Screen. Key Features
BenQ GL2450 has a 24 ”screen diagonal. It supports FullHD resolution. It is based on a matrix based on TN + FILM technology. Its reaction time is 5 ms, and the frame refresh rate is 60 Hz. The brightness of the screen can reach 250 cd / m2 during operation, and the dynamic contrast is limited to 1,200,000: 1.
Acoustics
There is also a built-in sound subsystem in the BenQ GL2450. It operates in stereo. It consists of two separate speakers, the declared power of each of them is 2 watts. That is, in total, in this case, you can count on 4 watts of sound in the loudest mode. Of course, in most cases this is not enough, and users are forced to abandon the use of such acoustics and use a separate system for this with improved parameters and characteristics.
Communications
Only five connectors are in the BenQ GL2450. A review of its technical specifications indicates the presence of such connection methods:
The power port with which the power supply of this solution is implemented.
3.5 mm audio jack for acoustic accompaniment to the built-in stereo speakers.
The main digital connector is HDMI.
A possible alternative to the latter is DVI.
There is also one analog port - VGA.
Setting procedure
BenQ GL2450 monitor is configured as follows:
We take it out of the cardboard box with the rest of the delivery items.
It is mandatory to remove transport fasteners from it.
We carefully lay the screen down on a flat surface. We establish a support.
We put on a computer table. We carry out all the necessary connections.
We turn on the PC and automatically configure the monitor if necessary, but, as a rule, there is no need to perform this operation. The device is configured automatically.
Reviews Cost. Use experience
At the moment, for 9 500-10 000 rubles you can buy BenQ GL2450. Reviews indicate the full compliance of its price tag with technical parameters and specifications. The advantages of the device include high image quality, acceptable performance, simple setup and reliability. Also a plus is the presence of an integrated sound system. Of course, the latter cannot boast of high sound quality, but in some cases it can greatly help out the owner of such a peripheral device. But there are essentially no disadvantages of this peripheral device. At least, the owners of this solution do not focus on them.
Conclusion
An acceptable set of technical parameters was equipped by the manufacturer BenQ GL2450. His cost is quite democratic. Therefore, there are no significant obstacles to using it as part of a mid-range PC.