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

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.