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BenQ Zowie XL2430

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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:
4.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • great picture and excellent maximum refresh rate
  • settings are there and very easy to navigate
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips

Cons

  • neither monitor supports G-Sync technology
  • only available via DVI or display port
  • Flicker can cause eye strain

Key specs

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

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BenQ Zowie XL2430 - Pros & Cons

BenQ Zowie XL2430

Pros

  • great picture and excellent maximum refresh rate
  • settings are there and very easy to navigate
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • backlight uniformity is very solid overall
  • compact and steady
  • precise and keen set of features
  • Gray-scale and color performance were also quite good on our tests
  • fluid game play
  • low lag and good image quality
  • The metallic stand is actually quite stylish and affords a complete range of movement
  • good reflection handling and good peak brightness

Cons

  • neither monitor supports G-Sync technology
  • only available via DVI or display port
  • Flicker can cause eye strain
  • Flicker free is something that every gaming monitor should have as standard
  • s not too small that it makes images feel squished
  • ever go back to a TN panel is rather useless
  • quite expensive
  • It literally just arrived in our labs
  • slightly washed out image after calibration
  • Black level perception on TN panels is highly dependent on viewing angle
  • color accuracy and viewing angles

BenQ Zowie XL2430 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
24 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
7000 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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BenQ Zowie XL2430 - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size24.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.51 in
Height (min-max)< 520
Height (without stand)13.19 in
Height with stand20.47 in
Depth (with stand)7.83 in
Depth (without stand)2.4 in
Width (with stand)22.36 in
Weight246.92 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Refresh rate144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
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)yes
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classB
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 50
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)24.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,red
  • Grey
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 port1
Number of USB 3.0 ports2
USB connectors (total)3
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 version1.4
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
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
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

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BenQ Zowie XL2430 BenQ - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.1
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BenQ Zowie XL2430 Zowie-BenQ XL2430 Monitor Review - VGU
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VGU
Published: 21.04.2017
Zowie-BenQ XL2430 Monitor Review - VGU
4.5

The BenQ XL2430 gaming monitor is solid for esports and most other types of gaming from our review. It might not be the best for your budget but is highly customisable with plenty of options to help take your gaming to the next level.

BenQ Zowie XL2430 BenQ XL2430T 24-Inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 12.01.2015
BenQ XL2430T 24-Inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review

BenQ sent over a 144Hz-capable 24-inch screen priced attractively. As a gamer, it'd be hard to ignore this model, which doesn't offer G-Sync support, but does deliver a great picture and excellent maximum refresh rate for less than $400.

BenQ Zowie XL2430 BenQ XL2430T Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.02.2015
BenQ XL2430T Review
4.0

The BenQ XL2430T is a full-featured, midsize gaming monitor that delivers solid all-around performance, a fast pixel response, and a 144Hz refresh rate.

BenQ Zowie XL2430 BenQ XL2430T Review: 144hz Gaming Monitor | DisplayLag
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DisplayLag
Published: 13.11.2014
BenQ XL2430T Review: 144hz Gaming 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 XL2430T monitor was provided by BenQ for review purposes. I will be reviewing the build construction, picture quality, and overall technical […]

BenQ Zowie XL2430 Zowie-BenQ XL2430 Monitor Review - VGU
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VGU
Published: 21.04.2017
Zowie-BenQ XL2430 Monitor Review - VGU
4.5

The BenQ XL2430 gaming monitor is solid for esports and most other types of gaming from our review. It might not be the best for your budget but is highly customisable with plenty of options to help take your gaming to the next level.

BenQ Zowie XL2430 BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 09.10.2019
BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P Review
3.5

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P is a 24 inch, 1080p monitor with great gaming performance. It has an excellent response time, delivering clear motion with only a short bl...

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