BENQ Launches The Zowie XL2740 with blinders and 240 Hz refresh rate

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/04/2018 11:22 AM | source: | 4 comment(s)

BenQ today announced the ZOWIE XL2740 monitor. The XL2740 is a 27” PC eSports Full HD (1080p) monitor with native 240hz refresh rate providing gamers with another option to suit their personal preference.

The fast TN screen is only 1080p though. it comes with a 400:1 contrast ratio. It has the same features as the smaller 24.5” XL2540. In order to experience the benefits in-game, users should make sure their computer is able to consistently generate over 240 frames per second (fps).

Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.9 in x 8.9 in x 22 in - with stand
Display Type LED-backlit LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
Aspect Ratio Widescreen - 16:9
Native Resolution Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 (DisplayPort: 240 Hz, DVI: 144 Hz, HDMI1: 120 Hz, HDMI2: 240 Hz)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 / 12000000:1 (dynamic)
Color Support 16.7 million colors
Horizontal Viewing Angle 170
Vertical Viewing Angle 160
Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm
Panel Type TN
Brightness 400 cd/m²
Horizontal Refresh Rate 30 - 255 kHz
Backlight Technology LED backlight
Vertical Refresh Rate 48 - 240 Hz
Manufacturer BenQ America Corp.

Please stay tuned to our social media for information regarding availability in North America. The XL2540 and XL2546 had functioning unofficial support for FreeSync (with blur reduction off), it is therefore likely this monitor will get FreeSync.

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foxx1337
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#5507137 Posted on: 01/04/2018 01:15 PM

I was waiting for this monitor. Will grab it as soon as amazon.de has it, hoping I get one with no dead pixels.

Should be ok with my Radeon 290.

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#5507171 Posted on: 01/04/2018 03:27 PM

I was waiting for this monitor. Will grab it as soon as amazon.de has it, hoping I get one with no dead pixels.

Should be ok with my Radeon 290.

Not to get into your business, but I don't think your 290 is going to give you 240fps in all your gaming needs. This monitor runs at 240hz and you would be wasting your money IMHO.

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#5507203 Posted on: 01/04/2018 04:23 PM

Good point, but I don't see many other 27", 1080p, 100 Hz + monitors with decent quality. I should be able to benefit from Adaptive Sync at around 100 fps while having a better than average TN panel.

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#5507207 Posted on: 01/04/2018 04:30 PM

Had a feeling that for 240hz it would be 1080p and TN.

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