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BenQ XL2420T

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4.1
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User ratings:
37
4.4 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
56 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
10
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3.8 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • rich and vivid colours
  • good contrast and relatively little evidence
  • pixel response is typically excellent

Cons

  • chintzy branding exercise with a cheap panel
  • The Swift Switch was a little hard to use at first
  • The selector wheel is erratic and moves rapidly through the menus

Key specs

  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 144 Hz
  • LED
  • 2 ms
  • Flat
  • 24 in
  • 250 cd/m²
  • 16

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BenQ XL2420T - Pros & Cons

BenQ XL2420T

Pros

  • rich and vivid colours
  • good contrast and relatively little evidence
  • pixel response is typically excellent
  • It has a particularly good stand and absolutely outstanding OSD controls
  • a great chassis and an unusually good TN panel
  • subtle
  • considerate touch
  • XL2024T actually has a very user-friendly build
  • with a fairly accurate color gamut
  • sharper
  • clearer

Cons

  • chintzy branding exercise with a cheap panel
  • The Swift Switch was a little hard to use at first
  • The selector wheel is erratic and moves rapidly through the menus
  • struggled a bit to maintain an exact temperature
  • XL2420T is not a mild investment
  • reddish LEDs rather than white LED as is usual
  • there are simply too many presets
  • it s a bit dark
  • images display a sheen that smacks of over-processing
  • some ports and cables will be unsuitable
  • effects are nowhere near as noticeable in day-to-day tasks

BenQ XL2420T - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
24 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
2 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
250 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
7300 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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BenQ XL2420T - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size24.0 in
Brightness250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.12 in
Height (min-max)347 - 516.9
Height (without stand)20.35 in
Depth (with stand)5.9 in
Width (with stand)22.5 in
Weight257.5 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x1080
Refresh rate144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Dynamic contrast ratio12000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightW-LED
Panel typeTN+Film
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time2.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
Compatible glasses
Active
Supports Dual view/playno
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Power
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 24
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)24.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Number of USB 2.0 port1
Number of USB 3.0 ports0
USB connectors (total)4
Number of component inputs0
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portyes
DVI-D ports quantity1
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs2
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inyes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
DisplayPort version1.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
TCO-labellingTCO Displays 5.1

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BenQ XL2420T BenQ - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.8
Based on 10 reviews
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BenQ XL2420T BenQ XL2420T Computer Monitor Review
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Published: 06.02.2013
BenQ XL2420T Computer Monitor Review

A gaming monitor designed by and for gamers.

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ITProPortal
Published: 23.04.2012
BenQ XL2420T Monitor Review

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Expert Reviews
Published: 27.04.2012
BenQ XL2420T review
3.0

Ideal monitor for gamers, but its image quality isn't as good as some of the latest budget IPS panels

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PCMag UK
Published: 27.03.2012
BenQ XL2420T
4.0

The BenQ XL2420T is a feature-rich 24-inch monitor designed for gamers, but it doesn't come cheap.

BenQ XL2420T BenQ XL2420T review
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 13.08.2012
BenQ XL2420T review

BenQ's latest 120 Hz XL2420T replaces last year's XL2410T model. XL2420T is based on a fast TN panel and two Counter-Strike gamers have been involved in the development

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Tech-Reviews UK
BenQ XL2420T Monitor Review

We’re back with another offering from BenQ. This time it’s in the form of the BenQ XL2420T 24-inch LED backlit high-performance gaming monitor. BenQ state that it’s perfect for competitive FPS games and has been co-developed with Counter-Strike legends, so we’re expecting great things from the XL242

BenQ XL2420T BenQ XL2420T Review
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Tech2
Published: 07.05.2012
BenQ XL2420T Review

There’s an increasing trend that we’ve been noticing over the past year or so - 3D is coming to everything from ...

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TechRadar
Published: 29.02.2012
BenQ XL2420T review
4.5

Possibly the best 3D monitor we've seen

BenQ XL2420T BenQ XL2420Z Review | PC Monitors
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BenQ XL2420Z Review | PC Monitors

A review of the BenQ XL2420Z. A super-responsive 144Hz gaming monitor with 'Blur Reduction' strobe backlight function.

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Published: 05.09.2012
BenQ XL2420T

Despite the extra frills, the XL2420T isn't a massive jump, performance wise, above the XL2410T. Still, if seriously smooth gaming performance is your only concern, take a look.

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