The XL2720Z 27" Widescreen LED Backlit Gaming Monitor from BenQ is a 27" widescreen display designed with the gamer in mind. This display comes equipped with features such as motion blur reduction, flicker-free technology, an enhanced refresh rate, black equalization capabilities, and an enhanced response time for an enhanced gaming experience. Additionally, you benefit from an optional downloadable application called Game Mode Loader which lets you download preset monitor configurations that can then be saved directly to your S Switch for easy access.
The monitor comes equipped with a variety of connectors including D-Sub, DVI-DL, DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI inputs along with one headphone jack to complete the multimedia experience. The Full HD display offers a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 1 ms response time, 300 cd/m² brightness rating, and support for up to 16.7 million colors. Once configured the monitor can be swiveled, tilted, and pivoted to take full advantage of the 170° horizontal and 160° vertical viewing angles.
Motion Blur Reduction
BenQ's Motion Blur Reduction technology further enhances an ultra-smooth, free-of-blur gaming experience, particularly for FPS games where every millisecond counts. With Motion Blur Reduction, gamers no longer suffer from poor vision quality created by motion blur and lagging.
Low Blue Light Technology
With the offering of various adjustable low blue light levels, users can better protect their eyes.
Gaming Refresh Rate Optimization Management
BenQ provides an enhanced refresh rate feature for different resolutions to reach more levels of optimal refresh rates (100/120/144 Hz). Gaming Refresh rate Optimization Management (GROM), is designed to bring users an improved gaming performance. With the gamer-driven GROM that that works in conjunction with Display Mode and Smart Scaling strengths, BenQ offers a total refresh rate solution.
Flicker-Free Technology
The XL2720Z has been upgraded to eliminate flickering at all brightness levels to effectively reduce eye fatigue and improve visual comfort.
The Black eQualizer
The Black eQualizer color engine technology is designed to offer an enhanced level of control and visibility. Dark scenes are brightened without over-exposing the bright areas to preserve vital details, enabling gamers to see various aspects of the screen and react quickly in any situation.
Specially Designed S Switch
The XL2720Z comes with the S Switch, a remote controller with three preset buttons so you're able to customize and save your display settings for gaming, work, or entertainment purposes. Use the scroll button on the S Switch to quickly navigate and change the OSD settings. It eliminates the tedious process of adjusting your monitor settings.
Intuitive UI for Easy Navigation
Conveniently change your settings in an intuitive horizontal slide out menu display. This simplistic design makes it easier to navigate between options and settings.
The Game Mode Loader
Game Mode Loader offers gaming presets used by professional players so you can see what the pros see. Each mode is fine-tuned so you can leverage these exclusive presets used by pro gamers to your own advantage. They can also be saved on your S Switch for quick access and game play. More presets from professional gamers will be released in the future.
Game Mode Loader available via download
Game Mode Loader available via download
Display Pilot
The Display Pilot software provides a platform for users to make on-screen display adjustments as well as direct access to the Game Mode Loader site for downloading and installing the preset display settings of their game or a professional gamer's screen instantly.
FPS Mode
This out-of-the-box preset automatically adjusts your monitor calibrations to provide you with optimal brightness, contrast, sharpness and color tint.
Customized Viewing Preference
The Display Mode and Smart Scaling features allow you to change the monitor view to suit your liking and to simulate any in-game experience. Interchange instantly between different screen sizes, from 17" (4:3), 19" (4:3), 19"W (16:10), 21.5"W (16:9), 22"W (16:10), 23"W (16:9), 23.6"W (16:9), 24"W (16:9) to 27"W(16:9), using the Display Mode. Or take advantage of the Smart Scaling feature and enjoy the flexibility to freely scale the screen content to any custom size.
Fast 1 ms Response Time
Fast-moving action scenes and dramatic transitions will be rendered smoothly reducing the effects of smearing or ghosting.
Flexible Height Adjustment Stand
The Height Adjustment Stand can be operated with just one finger so you can adjust the height of the monitor to suit your sight level. Have the monitor way up high, or change it to sit flat on the table. The monitor can also be turned vertically or horizontally and comes with a quick-release VESA mount design and a headphone hook at the back.
Tailored Positioning
Adjust the height, tilt, pivot, stroke, and swivel aspects of each monitor to fit each individual user.
NVIDIA 3D Vision 2 Certified
Certified as NVIDIA 3D Vision 2-ready with NVIDIA 3D LightBoost technology for an enhanced gaming and entertainment experience with total realism and intensive graphic display abilities. Furthermore, the XL2720Z supports D-Sub, HDMI, DVI-DL, and DP inputs for console gaming action.
Windows 8 Compatible
The XL2720Z has attained the Windows 8 certification and is fully compatible with Windows 8 color systems. Plug in the XL2720Z to your computer, and Windows 8 will recognize it instantly.