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Another new esports Zowie monitor screen is coming from the Taiwanese company BenQ. The Zowie XL2731K measures 27 inches diagonally and has a TN panel with full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz.
The contrast ratio is 1000: 1 and the typical luminance is 320 cd/m². There is no further information on the response time, but it should be around 1 ms, as is typical for TN systems. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) is at the start against tearing in games.
Alternatively, with DyAc, a mode against motion blur can be used, which, however, reduces the brightness of the monitor. A black stabilizer that brightens dark areas in games is also not missing. Three HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.2, a USB service connection, and a headphone output are offered on the interface side.
The ergonomic features include rotation, inclination, height adjustment, pivot, VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), blue light filter, and flicker-free background lighting. However, the panel is only flicker-free if DyAc is deactivated.
The BenQ Zowie XL2731K weighs 8.6 kg, has a power consumption of fewer than 45 watts, and can optionally be supplemented with the S-Switch remote control.
Price and availability
The BenQ Zowie XL2731K esports LCD monitor screen has been priced at $299 and is now available to pre-order via the Bhphotovideo.com website.
BenQ Zowie XL2731K Specifications
- Display: 27-inch LCD VA panel
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 165Hz (HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2); 1920 x 1080 at 120Hz for PS5 / Xbox series X (HDMI 2.0)
- Refresh rate: 165Hz
- Pixel pitch: 0.311 mm
- Brightness: 320 cd/㎡
- Contrast ratio: 1000:1
- Features: Dynamic Accuracy (DyAc), XL Setting to Share, S Switch, Black eQualizer, Color Vibrance, Low Blue Light, Flicker-free (DyAc off), K Locker
- Connectivity: HDMI 2.0 x3 / DP1.2 / Headphone Jack
- Stand: Pivot 90°, Swivel (left/right) 45 / 45, Tilt -5~23, Height adjustment 155mm
- VESA mount: 100×100 mm
- Dimensions: 562.2 x (Highest) / 407.2 (Lowest) x 628.6 x 217.9 mm
- Weight: 8.6 kg
Last month, BenQ unveiled a new Mobiuz EX2710R SimRacing curved gaming monitor equipped with a VA panel, achieving a maximum frame rate of 165 Hz, resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (WQHD), has an extreme curvature of 1000 R, and is priced at $599.99.
