BenQ RD280U Review: A 28" 4K Monitor Built for Developers

BenQ sent me this monitor for review, but these are my honest thoughts after a few weeks of use. After spending quality time with the BenQ RD280U, I’m genuinely impressed. The 3:2 aspect ratio might seem unusual at first glance, but for programming and dev work, it’s spot on. The extra vertical space is super practical — more lines of code visible at once, less scrolling, and a better overall reading flow. I previously used a 27" flat monitor, then upgraded to a 34" ultrawide curved display, which I used for a few years. So you’d think going down to a 28.2" screen would feel like a step back. But honestly, it didn’t bother me at all. The RD280U’s 3:2 layout makes the space feel efficient and purpose-built for dev work. I don’t feel like I’m missing anything — if anything, it feels more focused. (That said… send me a second one, BenQ

Apr 13, 2025 - 19:23
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BenQ RD280U Review: A 28" 4K Monitor Built for Developers

BenQ sent me this monitor for review, but these are my honest thoughts after a few weeks of use.

After spending quality time with the BenQ RD280U, I’m genuinely impressed. The 3:2 aspect ratio might seem unusual at first glance, but for programming and dev work, it’s spot on. The extra vertical space is super practical — more lines of code visible at once, less scrolling, and a better overall reading flow.

I previously used a 27" flat monitor, then upgraded to a 34" ultrawide curved display, which I used for a few years. So you’d think going down to a 28.2" screen would feel like a step back. But honestly, it didn’t bother me at all. The RD280U’s 3:2 layout makes the space feel efficient and purpose-built for dev work. I don’t feel like I’m missing anything — if anything, it feels more focused.

(That said… send me a second one, BenQ