Aspect ratio 3:2
High resolution
Lighting behind the monitor
Monitor holder
Just 60 Hz
Basic IPS panel
9 /10
Programmers and developers in general represent a giant yet neglected group of computer professionals by monitor manufacturers. Sure, many of them use today’s standard 16:9 monitors, others use multiple monitors with some in portrait to fit more lines of code on the screen, but there are still some compromises. But at BenQu one day they said: let’s invent the ideal monitor for programmers. A list of the not-so-crazy gadgets started to appear on the board as part of the brainstorming, and at the end of the day, they decided not to erase anything from the board and put everything into a single product. This is probably how the monitor was born Benq RD280UA.
Benq RD280UA
diagonal: 28.2″ • panel: IPS, matte (measured 404 cd/m², contrast 1099:1) • resolution: 3840 × 2560, 60 Hz, ratio 3:2, 164 ppi • HDR: HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR 400 • speakers: 2 × 2 W • connectors: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C (90W, DP, data) also works as a USB-C output to another monitor, USB-C (5 Gb/s, 7.5 W) , USB-B (5 Gb/s to computer), 3x USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s, 4.5 W), headphone output • dimensions (h×w×d): 60.2 – 73.2 cm × 61 cm × 47.6 cm • Rotation: ±275° sideways, 90° vertical rotation • weight: 11.4 kg • holder: VESA 100 × 100 mm • other: KVM switch, lighting behind the monitor
At the same time, the monitor itself is not extremely expensive. If you do programming for a living, you can probably justify it just fine. There are other monitors for gamers, graphic designers and video editors, but I won’t be surprised if they too are curious to explore what such a monitor for programmers can actually do.
The ratio of 3:2 is excellent for work and not only the development work
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What do you use the 3:2 ratio for?
Options of the included stand
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Ladies and gentlemen, after combing through the latest innovation in the world of monitors, let me introduce you to the Benq RD280UA—or as I like to call it, the monitor that’s more practical than any relationship I’ve ever had!
Now, let’s talk turkey: This beauty sports a 3:2 aspect ratio. Why? Because when you’re programming, who wants to scroll more than you already do in life? That’s right! The last thing you want is to keep scrolling down to find that one bracket that went rogue, just like my dreams of becoming a rockstar.
At 28.2 inches, it’s like the monitor decided to hit the gym and build some serious screen real estate—404 cd/m² in brightness and a contrast ratio of 1099:1! Now that’s a number I can get behind! If it were a stock, I’d buy it! I mean, who doesn’t want to feel like they’re coding in the sun while their outside friends are… well, outside?
But hold on, it only refreshes at 60 Hz—which is fine! Look, unless you’re gaming or trying to chase the latest TikTok trend, you’re not really going to notice unless you have a pet hamster running on a wheel behind the monitor. And let’s be real, the only thing we want to refresh that quick is our coffee!
And speaking of refreshment, this monitor is armed with a basic IPS panel—which is essentially the middle-of-the-road choice in monitor styles. That’s like trying to decide on a box wine at a fancy dinner party. Doesn’t matter which one you pick, everyone’s still making questionable life choices!
One of the standout features? Lighting behind the monitor! Because nothing says “I’m a coder” quite like being bathed in moody lighting. It’s like setting the perfect ambiance for when you’re weeping softly over your failed compile.
Considering it comes with a KVM switch—or as I call it, the "Keep Very Mellow" switch—it sounds like BenQu designed this for you to flex your programmer skills in the most stylish manner possible. Rotate it 275° sideways and 90° vertically, and suddenly you feel like the director of a spiritual documentary on the life of your desktop icons!
Now, it weighs in at 11.4 kg—which means this puppy is substantial enough to double as a dumbbell if you ever lose motivation to exercise.
And finally, it sits at a price that’s just right for those who code for a living. Not for the gamers flooding TikTok with their flashy setups, but for those genuinely working hard on the next big app—though I’ve seen a few game devs show up on my LinkedIn that are just as keen!
In conclusion, the Benq RD280UA is a thoughtful creation for programmers who want their screens to work as hard as they do—with a cheeky little nod to graphic designers and gamers along the way! It’s straightforward, practical, and honestly, if you don’t treat your workspace like a shrine, what are you even doing with your life?
Now, I’ll take a look at the queue for any further questions… or complaints about my romanticized view of monitor relationships!
