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BenQ XL2730Z

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • very easy to carry and transport - should
  • overall uniformity and color accuracy
  • The buttons are very responsive

Cons

  • flickering is not the same as PWM
  • no speakers are present on this monitor
  • TN monitors on the market tend to keep input lag at the bare minimum

Key specs

  • 2560, 1440 px
  • 144 Hz
  • LED
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 350 cd/m²
  • 16

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BenQ XL2730Z - Pros & Cons

BenQ XL2730Z

Pros

  • very easy to carry and transport - should
  • overall uniformity and color accuracy
  • The buttons are very responsive
  • the monitor performs excellent
  • retained great clarity with fast moving images
  • believable colours and good-enough-for-most
  • pixel responsive of the monitor to be surprisingly good on this title
  • Bright shades stood out nicely in their dark surroundings
  • Performance on the black level test was quite good
  • The level of detail in dark areas was good
  • The blue block appeared a good consistent blue throughout

Cons

  • flickering is not the same as PWM
  • no speakers are present on this monitor
  • TN monitors on the market tend to keep input lag at the bare minimum
  • stuttering and input lag
  • stuttering and lower input lag
  • latency is not present at higher refresh rates
  • extremely bright and fairly washed out in places
  • The screen surface did hold back the pop a bit
  • The image is a little warmer with a slightly stronger green channel
  • as the reference screen is limited to a 120Hz refresh rate
  • Most TN panels look terrible to me

BenQ XL2730Z - 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
350 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
7500 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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BenQ XL2730Z - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.51 in
Height (min-max)485 - 633
Height (without stand)14.67 in
Height with stand16.43 in
Depth (with stand)8.9 in
Depth (without stand)2.4 in
Width (with stand)24.95 in
Weight264.55 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560x1440
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 backlight
Panel typeTN
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time1.0 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)no
Adaptive synchronizationyes
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Sync technologyAMD Freesync
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
Compatible glasses
Active
Supports Dual view/playno
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Power
Energy efficiency classB
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 65
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)65.0 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 input0
Number of USB 2.0 port0
Number of USB 3.0 ports3
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
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Microphone inputyes
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 version1.2a
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLno
Ethernet LANno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotno
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
TCO-labellingNone

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BenQ XL2730Z BenQ - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.8
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BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z Review - Esports Gaming...
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Published: 08.05.2016
BenQ XL2730Z Review - Esports Gaming...
4.6

Find Best Price The BenQ XL2730Z is a 144hz display with 2560×1440 ( 1440p monitor ) resolution. It is based […]

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z: Several handy features for gamers
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Published: 16.09.2015
BenQ XL2730Z: Several handy features for gamers

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BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z Freesync gaming monitor review
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GadgetyNews
Published: 19.08.2015
BenQ XL2730Z Freesync gaming monitor review

I have not only been privileged to get hands on with BenQ's new curved monitor but I was given one of their XL2730Z gaming monitors to live with for a while. The BenQ XL2730Z is a

BenQ XL2730Z Best gaming monitors you can buy right now depending on your favourite genre
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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 29.07.2015
Best gaming monitors you can buy right now depending on your favourite genre

Most of the hardware you are using to build your new gaming desktop PC is somehow “pre-chosen” or you are at least well aware of what you want in your setup. When it comes to CPUs, the …

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z (ZOWIE XL2730) Review | PC Monitors
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BenQ XL2730Z (ZOWIE XL2730) Review | PC Monitors

A review of the BenQ XL2730Z, a 144Hz monitor with 2560 x 1440 resolution and support for AMD FreeSync (Adaptive-Sync).

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z Review
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PCMAG
Published: 23.09.2015
BenQ XL2730Z Review
4.0

The 27-inch BenQ XL2730Z is a feature-rich gaming monitor offering stellar performance and AMD's FreeSync anti-tearing technology.

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z 27-inch FreeSync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 24.05.2015
BenQ XL2730Z 27-inch FreeSync Monitor Review

For our first chance to examine AMD’s FreeSync, BenQ sent us its brand-new XL2730Z, and we’re running it through our demanding suite.

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z Review: AMD FreeSync Monitor | DisplayLag
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DisplayLag
Published: 05.06.2015
BenQ XL2730Z Review: AMD FreeSync Monitor | 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 XL2730Z gaming monitor was provided by BenQ for review purposes. I will be reviewing the build construction, picture quality, and overall […]

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z 40-144Hz FreeSync Display V002 Firmware Tested - Overdrive Fixed - PC Perspective
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BenQ XL2730Z 40-144Hz FreeSync Display V002 Firmware Tested - Overdrive Fixed - PC Perspective

BenQ XL2730Z 40-144Hz FreeSync Display V002 Firmware Tested - Overdrive Fixed We have been tracking the differences between AMD’s FreeSync and

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z Review - Gaming Monitor
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Gadget Review
Published: 04.05.2016
BenQ XL2730Z Review - Gaming Monitor
2.0

The BenQXL2730Z may be a bit expensive for some, but for the gamer who needs the pinnacle of performance you'd be hard stressed to find a better choice.

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z
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AVForums
Published: 16.12.2015
BenQ XL2730Z
4.0

Great build quality, low input lag and a selection of features designed to provide a gaming advantage. What's not to like?

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z review: hitting the sweet spot
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XSReviews
Published: 28.10.2015
BenQ XL2730Z review: hitting the sweet spot

For a long time you had a choice as a PC gamer looking for a monitor: You could get one with a crisp 2560 x 1440 resolution, or you could get one with a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate. Now it’s f…

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z Freesync Monitor Review | TechteamGB
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BenQ XL2730Z Freesync Monitor Review | TechteamGB

God I love this monitor. With Freesync, 1440p and 144Hz, this gave me the best gaming experience I've ever had. This is a pretty high-class monitor, and this is

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z
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AVForums
Published: 16.12.2015
BenQ XL2730Z
4.0

Great build quality, low input lag and a selection of features designed to provide a gaming advantage. What's not to like?

BenQ XL2730Z BenQ XL2730Z
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 13.04.2015
BenQ XL2730Z
4.0

BenQ's ultimate gaming monitor is indeed one of the finest fragging displays around. With FreeSync, blur-reduction, a 144Hz panel and loads of extras onboard it even offers good image quality too.

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