BenQ ZOWIE XL2740

A 27-inch 16:9 aspect-ratio LCD Gaming computer monitor from BENQ, with FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible, a headphone jack, 2 USB ports, Display Port input, DVI input, HDMI input, a display that rotates between landscape and portrait, and adjustable height. Also has an external "puck" called "S Switch (Swift Switch)" to quickly select gaming picture modes. Also, has side visors - "Shield (Shading hood)" and retractable headphone hook.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Responsiveness

/ 5

FreeSync input lag

/ 5

G-Sync input lag

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Gaming Responsiveness: Excellent - with only slight motion blur and among the most fluid motion of the batch and Excellent Nvidia Input Lag and Very Good AMD Input Lag. Text and graphics were the most legible and more clearly identifiable at its highest FPS. It is a clear and significant improvement when compared against 60Hz motion. Ease of Use: This display was very easy to use. Provides a convenient way to select gaming mode presets. Controls: Adequate Menu labeling and On Screen Menu but aided with an Excellent button controls. It rotates conveniently for portrait or landscape use but the monitor tilts with some effort. Very good versatility - Has many useful features.

About

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2740 is part of the Computer Monitors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gaming Monitors models like the ZOWIE XL2740 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Responsiveness: Responsiveness is a combination of the gaming monitors most significant contributors to the gaming experience which entails the combination of Motion Blur performance and average Input Lag performance with each available Sync type.

FreeSync input lag: Input lag performance of the monitor when its AMD FreeSync feature is enabled and the gaming monitor is optimized for its best input lag.

G-Sync input lag: Input lag performance of the monitor when its Nvidia G-Sync or G-Sync compatible feature is enabled and the gaming monitor is optimized for its best input lag.

Features & Specs

Features

Speakers

HDR

None.

DisplayHDR

None.

Other features

G-Sync compatible per Nvidia official but otherwise not specified by BENQ documentation. Has S-Switch which is designed for easy access to monitor menu - gaming mode presets, switch between saved modes, and quick change between connected devices. Has a Shield (Shading hood) which allow you to focus on the game. Has Black equalizer which increases the visibility in dark scenes without overexposing the bright areas. Has Color Vibrance which gives you the flexibility to easily tune preferred color tone and makes color grading more defined. Has jack for mic. Must turn on Instant Mode for input lag.

Specs

Screen size (in.)

FPS (Frames Per Second)

240

Sync Type

FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible

Gaming modes

FPS 1, FPS 2, RTS, Gamer 1, Gamer 2, Gamer 3, Movie, Standard

Native resolution

1920x1080

Max Color Bit Depth

8Bit

Screen finish

Matte

Display type

Height adjusts

Yes

Display rotates

Yes

Warranty

Connections

DisplayPort input

Yes

HDMI input

Yes

DVI input

Yes

VGA input

Headphone jack

Yes

Other connections

S-Switch USB connection, Mic Jack.

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2740

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