BenQ debuts GL series of LCDs with 12,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
By Donald Melanson 
posted April 16th 2010 5:11AM
posted April 16th 2010 5:11AM
posted April 16th 2010 5:11AM
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I really wish a Contrast ration standard could be made along with a good GTG test for response time.
@Itami *ratio
Dynamic.
Contrast ratios are a deceptive specification. What they should really list, is the luminosity of the screen, when powered on and displaying only black.
*dr evil laugh* oookay, well how about
ONE BILLLLLION TO ONE contrast ratio *pinky to lip* ooooh!
da-da-daaaah!
[awkward silence]
erm. Dr Evil, they don't make monitors with a erm, one billion to one contrast ratio.
Dr Evil:
12,000,000:1................AHAHAH going to be so easy to get suckers to buy these in my shop...although you cant fool fellow engadgetians. Doesn't really mean much if the rest of the hardware isn't up to scratch though...oh wait..benq.......
zomglolcatz.......12,000,000 to 1?????!?!?!?1111
like you can tell a difference?? just a bs spec to sell more tv's
Engadget, you really shouldn't encourage people to inflate numbers so outrageously. You're part of the problem.
Alright, so the "dynamic contrast ratio" is 12,000,000:1. That's all fine and dandy, but what's the ACTUAL contrast ratio? And the brightness? Those specs actually tell you something about the monitor. This dynamic contrast ratio stuff is just a load of crap disguised as chocolate fudge! Don't eat it!
@Gad Get
Yup, I was hoping they'd at least state SOME useful information throughout a whole article (resolution of the 20"er doesn't count)...
i want real contrast...OLED please
PFFFFFFFFFF
*spits coffee*
Pity, it's just a wee bit short of what I really need.
BenQ, so when will you delight me with 12, 000, 010 :1 ?
Isn't that 5ms response time figure usually indicative of a TN panel? In which case isn't "color depth and definition to darkened and complex visuals." kinda ironic?
I want a reasonably priced 30 inch monitor with high resolution: 2560 by 1600. It doesn't have to be the high-est qualtiy TFT or IPS panel. It just needs to be priced under 700 dollars. I'm not doing graphic design, mostly coding and playing games maybe watching movies and tv. Is it just me or is this a totally ignored slice of the market?
A dynamic contrast ratio of 12,000,000:1 !!
....and a static contrast ratio of 2:1.
lol
*sigh*
I wonder how many people realize that the human eye can only detect a 750:1 contrast ratio. It doesn't matter if the ratio is 751:1 or 12billion:1, it is not possible to detect the difference! Sure, a panel with a ginormous ratio may look better than the "crappy" one, but it is because of the quality of the panel, such as color accuracy and speed--not because of the contrast ratio.
This is the technological equivalent of what happens when you buy mayonnaise. You want to eat healthy, right? After all, you spend a lot of time on your lazy but blogging at Engadget; but at the same time, you want to eat healthy so your butt doesn't get too big, too fast. Chicks don't like dudes with flabby butts. So you pick up the jar that says "40% less fat," thinking you're cheeks will thank you; however, look closely! There is fine print below this statement. It is 40% less fat than lard or something. Hmmm, what is this? You then decide to take a look at the nutrition label on the back then compare it to the non-lite mayo. The only difference is 5 calories or so. Sometimes, there is no difference, whatsoever.
Televisions are mayonnaise. They may boast better specifications with higher contrast ratios or response times, but these are often artificially inflated. You must ALWAYS take these specs with a grain of salt; but be careful. If you salt your mayo too much, you will retain water. Your doctor will force you to go on a low-sodium diet. Okay, that's enough. My metaphor expired roughly two sentences ago!!!
@csperino
My eyes can only detect something like 20 hz as well. Does that mean that I'll see no difference between 60 hz tvs and 120 hz tvs?
@BigJayDogg3
Note: I actually have no clue what the human eye refreshes at. It was merely to make a point.
@BigJayDogg3
30 to 400 Hz. Depends on the color of light and if you are looking straight at the light source.
@exenter
Correct. For example, let's take into consideration the mechanics of 3D televisions that use LCD shutter glasses. When the image that is meant for the left eye comes on the screen, the LCD covering the right eye flashes black and vice-versa. Since each of these 3D televisions operate at 120hz, each eye gets its own 60hz image. And half of that is just a black image, but your human eyes do not perceive this; they only see the picture intended.
Televisions with high refresh rates simply offer better motion, but there is till a limit. I highly doubt that the human eye can detect a difference between a 120hz and 240hz panel. Now of course, there are other variabilities that you must take into consideration: size of the screen, for example. You won't see a difference between 30 and 60hz on your small, crappy TV; however, it would surely be a noticeable difference (this is speculation) on a much bigger TV (say 65"). But even then, it doesn't really matter that much because modern media won't pump out pictures as fast as the television could theoretically handle.
Stupid human eyes. When will Engadget cover advancement of robot eyes? Oh wait, they have! Implants for everyone!
@csperino
Forgot to mention this:
The hype about refresh rates is not that big of a deal--yet. Sure, if you walk into the best buy, they will likely tell you that the 240hz Toshiba is better than the 120hz Sammy because of the much bigger number. They will further make a case by saying that the Toshiba has a higher contrast ratio. These guys are morons. In the end, it's all about the clarity of the picture. Which one looks best to you? That, my friend, is the one to buy.
PS: I didn't feel like looking up specs, so the Toshiba and Sammy sets I mentioned are arbitrary; I'm not sure which one has "higher" specs at the moment.
@BigJayDogg3
20hz?
If that's true, you should get your eyes checked, and perhaps never drive again, because you're probably legally blind.
12,000,000:1 ratio, so equivalent to supernova:black hole....hmmm...Black Screen of Death
@breeman Yes, but inside the event horizon, it's turtles all the way down...
This should be interesting. I know this might sound stupid but what is the difference between this and other LCD's?
It's over NINE THOUSAAAAAAAND! How is that possible?!?!?!
And what if I want a 1200+ lines display ?
Display producers go crazy with that silly FullHD resolution.
people sleep on benq big time. the e2400hds i have are two of the nicest 24" media monitors i've ever used. also, their projectors are tits. don't sleep. that is all.
Dynamic = No ta
I'll stick to my panny g20 5 million to 1 contrast ratio. And anyone who knows dynamic ratios. it is just sell tvs and monitors (cough) samsung