BenQ Monitor: a review of reliable devices and how to choose the right device for your needs + customer reviews

The Taiwanese company BenQ has existed for about 20 years and has been steadily holding on to the electronics market.

An important area of its activities are computer monitors.

The range of production is very wide - from universal for home and office to highly specialized e-sports.

How to choose the best brand monitor for your needs?

Content

1 How to choose and what to pay attention to?
2 Rating TOP 10 best models
3 The best BenQ monitors in terms of price and quality
4 Best BenQ Gaming Monitors
5 Customer reviews
6 Useful video

How to choose and what to pay attention to?

The company produces several series of monitors, depending on their purpose. The spectrum is very wide - universal models for home use, professional and e-sports options.

Major series include:

SW - monitors for photographers and video editors with a high level of color reproduction and a wide color range;
PD - monitors for designers;
PV, PG - monitors for video editors;
BL - devices for office work with a high level of vision protection;
GL, GC - universal devices for office and home;
Ew - Models with extensive connectivity to external devices;
EL, EX - game monitors with adaptive synchronization;
RL XL - monitors for e-sports with the ability to connect to game consoles (RL).

Rating TOP 10 best models

A place	Name	Price
TOP 5 best BenQ monitors in terms of price and quality
1	BenQ ZOWIE XL2546 24.5 ″	35 000 ₽
2	BenQ GW2283 21.5 ″	6 000 ₽
3	BenQ BL2420PT 23.8 ″	16 000 ₽
4	BenQ GW2270H 21.5 ″	7 000 ₽
5	BenQ EW2775ZH 27 ″	11 000 ₽
TOP 5 best BenQ gaming monitors
1	BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P 24 ″	15 000 ₽
2	BenQ ZOWIE XL2430 24 ″	20 000 ₽
3	BenQ ZOWIE RL2755 27 ″	17 000 ₽
4	BenQ Zowie XL2731 27 ″	24 000 ₽
5	BenQ ZOWIE RL2460S 24 ″	14 000 ₽

The best BenQ monitors in terms of price and quality

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546 24.5 ″

The model relates to gaming due to anti-glare guards, the possibility of fine tuning tilt and height, a large number of ports and high technical characteristics.

In addition, the monitor has a large number of various additional software for professional gamers, which may seem superfluous for amateurs and non-players.

High refresh rate, coupled with a quality matrix, ensure image quality.

Specifications:

Matrix: Tn;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 240 Hz;
Brightness: 320 cd / m²;
Backlight: LED;
Inputs: DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI0 x2, DisplayPort 1.2, stereo audio;
Dimensions: 570 * 446 * 226 mm.

pros

record high refresh rate;
gaming software and settings;
anti-glare shields.

Minuses

functionality for gamers and non-players may be superfluous.

BenQ GW2283 21.5 ″

The stylish monitor has an ultra-thin frame, a hidden cable panel and BenQ Eye-Care blue-flicker-free technology.

Universal model designed for both work and home use.

The matrix in combination with the backlight provides high-quality color reproduction, deep blacks and maximum image clarity due to the high level of contrast.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 60 Hz;
Brightness: 250 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: HDMI4 x2, VGA (D-Sub), stereo audio;
Dimensions: 490 * 392 * 183 mm.

pros

light sensor;
vision protection technology;
built-in audio system.

Minuses

low frame rate.

BenQ BL2420PT 23.8 ″

A model with the latest high-resolution AHVA sensor provides high quality image.

With slight changes in the viewing angle, the image is almost not distorted, at large angles it becomes less contrast and saturated.

The response speed is typical for modern matrices.. Factory setting is of high quality. The integrated speaker system is rather weak.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 2560x1440 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 76 Hz;
Brightness: 300 cd / m²;
Backlight: LED;
Inputs: DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI4, DisplayPort 1.2, VGA (D-Sub), stereo audio;
Dimensions: 563 * 415 * 240 mm.

pros

design;
ergonomic stand;
convenient management;
good viewing angles;
light sensor.

Minuses

weak acoustics;
high price.

BenQ GW2270H 21.5 ″

Widescreen VA matrix with eye protection. Optimal for Placement on almost any desktop due to its good size and convenient stand.

Versatile in use, suitable for both offices and home use.

In terms of games, this is not the best choice - blurring appears with a dynamic image, in addition, the model has a high response time.

A good option for long-term work at the computer due to vision protection technologies.

Specifications:

Matrix: A-MVA;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 75 Hz;
Brightness: 250 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: HDMI 1.4 x2, VGA (D-Sub);
Dimensions: 506 * 400 * 189 mm.

pros

convenient control keys;
a large number of ports and connectors;
there is an inclination forward;
high-quality assembly.

Minuses

no HDMI cable included;
high response time.

BenQ EW2775ZH 27 ″

The model has a stylish design, thin frame and stand with texture anodized aluminum.

The screen with a matte finish practically does not give glare. The vision protection system allows you to work for a long time behind the monitor without discomfort for the eyes.

High image quality and color reproduction is provided by the latest matrix.

Working with documents does not cause complaints from users, as well as dynamic scenes in films or games. The model can be safely called universal.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 76 Hz;
Brightness: 300 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: HDMI4 x2, VGA (D-Sub), stereo audio;
Dimensions: 614 * 461 * 181 mm.

pros

viewing angles;
high quality color reproduction;
automatic backlight brightness control;
high-quality contrast.

Minuses

low quality built-in speakers;
Uncomfortable position of the headphone jack.

Best BenQ Gaming Monitors

BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P 24 ″

Quality gaming monitor with good value for money. Standard screen resolution with a high refresh rate, increased brightness and high-quality matrix are its main advantages.

The model has one of the fastest responses in the brand line, which is especially important in dynamic games.

The technological component provides high quality color reproduction.

Specifications:

Matrix: TN;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 75 Hz;
Brightness: 350 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2;
Dimensions: 570 * 429 * 219 mm.

pros

high brightness;
the ability to configure with other monitors;
portrait installation;
audio output.

Minuses

long color gamut settings.

BenQ ZOWIE XL2430 24 ″

High performance gaming model. High refresh rate and low minimum response time will please any gamer.

The monitor has a wide gaming experience and various predefined settings for different game genres.

Convenient stand allows you to easily change the angle and position of the monitor.

However, the model has poor viewing angles and no adaptive synchronization.

Specifications:

Matrix: TN;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 144 Hz;
Brightness: 350 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI x2, DisplayPort, VGA (D-Sub);
Dimensions: 568 * 520 * 199 mm.

pros

audio output;
short response time;
high frame rate;
easy setup.

Minuses

limited viewing angles;
no adaptive synchronization.

BenQ ZOWIE RL2755 27 ″

The game monitor is designed to work not only with computers, but also with gaming consoles.

At the same time, the model is inferior in quality to both TVs and specific gaming monitors for PCs.

Gradient steps are strongly pronounced, while tests show high color uniformity and high color gamut.

Vertical viewing angles suffer in contrast and color distortion up to inversion.

The built-in speaker system will not appreciate the sound quality.

Specifications:

Matrix: Tn;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 60 Hz;
Brightness: 300 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI x2, VGA (D-Sub), stereo audio;
Dimensions: 639 * 478 * 214 mm.

pros

functional stand;
high contrast;
large horizontal viewing angles;
matte screen;
color uniformity.

Minuses

pronounced crystalline effect;
poor vertical viewing angles;
The LED on the power button does not turn off.

BenQ Zowie XL2731 27 ″

Classic monitor with a simple design and a matte screen. The monitor is intended for home gamers and does not apply to e-sports.

The color gamut is very high, the color temperature depends on the displayed hue.

Color reproduction at the factory settings does not require additional settings.

The matrix copes well with the display of gradients. Viewing angles, especially vertical, leave much to be desired.

Specifications:

Matrix: TN;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 144 Hz;
Brightness: 320 cd / m²;
Backlight: LED;
Inputs: DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI 2.0 x2, DisplayPort 1.2;
Dimensions: 633 * 420 * 237 mm.

pros

stand functionality;
uniformity of illumination;
high-quality factory settings;
good color rendering;
AMD FreeSync support.

Minuses

inflated cost;
easily soiled glossy inserts on the back;
low viewing angles.

BenQ ZOWIE RL2460S 24 ″

The monitor from the game series of the brand is possible in the configuration with game consoles, because which is limited in the maximum frame refresh rate.

Does not support adaptive synchronization.

The matte anti-reflective surface of the screen allows you to install the monitor in front of a light source.

Viewing angles are not very high, even small vertical ones strongly distort colors and contrast.

The menu has a large number of game settings.

Specifications:

Matrix: TN;
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 75 Hz;
Brightness: 250 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI x2, VGA (D-Sub), stereo audio;
Dimensions: 579 * 502 * 213 mm.

pros

fast response matrix;
game settings in the menu;
anti-glare screen surface.

Minuses

does not support adaptive synchronization;
poor viewing angles;
low frame rate for the gaming monitor.

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