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BenQ XL2720Z

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User ratings:
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.2 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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Pros

  • slim
  • sleek and aesthetically
  • relatively good color reproduction and decent viewing angles

Cons

  • any built-in speakers
  • and without optical audio output
  • beset by one inch of plastic trim and sometimes-finicky capacitive buttons

Key specs

  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 144 Hz
  • LED
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 16

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BenQ XL2720Z - Pros & Cons

BenQ XL2720Z

Pros

  • slim
  • sleek and aesthetically
  • relatively good color reproduction and decent viewing angles
  • it does a fairly good job at providing adequate viewing experiences
  • smooth
  • efficient process
  • Fairly solid uniformity overall
  • strobing backlight functionality is a welcome addition
  • surprisingly good contrast and color accuracy
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • it works extremely well

Cons

  • any built-in speakers
  • and without optical audio output
  • beset by one inch of plastic trim and sometimes-finicky capacitive buttons
  • noticeable ghosting on most FPS games or motion blur
  • the menu buttons
  • while a bit finicky
  • BenQ dropped the ball on audio
  • are only available via particular video inputs
  • tends to over-emphasize blue and cyan within its color palette
  • errors in color production
  • both oversaturated and skewed towards yellow

BenQ XL2720Z - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
1 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
7500 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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BenQ XL2720Z - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.51 in
Height (min-max)< 548
Height (without stand)21.57 in
Depth (with stand)10.75 in
Depth (without stand)10.59 in
Width (with stand)25.28 in
Weight (without stand)16.53 lb
Weight264.55 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
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)72.0 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio12000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED
Panel typeTN
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time1.0 ms
Image delay3.2 - 10
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)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
Compatible glasses
Active
Supports Dual view/playno
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Power
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 27
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)27.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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 port4
Number of USB 3.0 ports0
USB connectors (total)4
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
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
S-video inputno
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'06

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BenQ XL2720Z BenQ - Editorial Reviews (17)

4.2
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Published: 14.05.2015
BenQ XL2720Z
3.5

BenQ XL2720Z review: A feature-packed 27-inch mid-range gaming monitor that includes a 144Hz panel, blur-reduction mode and full ergonomic adjustment.

BenQ XL2720Z BenQ XL2720Z Monitor Review: A 27-Inch, 144 Hz Gaming Display
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Published: 30.05.2014
BenQ XL2720Z Monitor Review: A 27-Inch, 144 Hz Gaming Display

Many displays are marketed as gaming monitors. But only a tiny handful operate at refresh rates greater than 60 Hz. The BenQ XL2720Z sails along at 144 Hz and offers many gaming-specific features. Today we run it through our benchmark suite.

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BenQ XL2720Z 144Hz Monitor Review | TechteamGB

Looking for a killer gaming monitor? This could be it! This is the BenQ XL2720Z, the 27" 144Hz TN 1080p gaming monitor. Yeah, bit of a mouthful.. Let's break it

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Review : BenQ XL2720Z

As a breed apart, dedicated hardcore gamers demand the ultimate performance from their computer equipment set up. Issues, such as motion blur, flicker-free, refresh rate and response time, are considered to be paramount in the gaming world. This is the arena where milliseconds can mean the difference between success and failure. Naturally the monitor, providing the window into the world for ultimate achievers, has an important role to play.

BenQ XL2720Z Gaming Monitor Roundup 2014
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Published: 21.07.2014
Gaming Monitor Roundup 2014

We look at eleven monitors that prioritise high refresh rates and fast response times

BenQ XL2720Z BenQ XL2720Z 144 Hz Gaming Monitor Review
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Published: 22.06.2014
BenQ XL2720Z 144 Hz Gaming Monitor Review

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Published: 29.01.2014
BenQ XL2720Z Gaming Monitor Review

The latest XL Series monitor offers a new take on blur reduction.

BenQ XL2720Z BenQ XL2720Z 144Hz Monitor Review | TechteamGB
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BenQ XL2720Z 144Hz Monitor Review | TechteamGB

http://youtu.be/YnqoRLeX5Ro Looking for a killer gaming monitor? This could be it! This is the BenQ XL2720Z, the 27" 144Hz TN 1080p gaming monitor. Yeah, bit of a mouthful.. Let's break it down, station with the front. On the right you'll find the white LED capacitive buttons that can control the on-screen menu.The monitor has great […]

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Published: 03.11.2015
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4.3

Check out our complete review of BenQ XL2720Z and many other reviews. We also have a detailed buyers guide for gaming monitor and 144hz monitor.

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Published: 03.09.2014
BenQ XL2720Z review
4.5

This gaming monitor bests its rivals on the notion of motion

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Published: 14.01.2016
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4.0

Review of the BenQ XL2720Z 3D Gaming Montor including refresh rate, reponse time and input lag time. A full review including gaming capabilities.

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Published: 10.03.2016
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Can it be an all-rounder once calibrated?

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Published: 28.07.2014
BenQ XL2720Z Review: For Demanding Gamers | DisplayLag

Affiliate Disclosure This post may contain affiliate links. Clicking these links will redirect you to Amazon.com, and we will receive a small commission on purchases made through this link. About The Review: This BenQ XL2720Z monitor was provided by BenQ for review purposes. I will be reviewing the build construction, picture quality, and overall technical […]

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Published: 07.05.2016
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4.8

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BenQ XL2720Z Monitor Review: A 27-Inch, 144 Hz Gaming Display

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