BenQ Zowie XL2746K Esports Monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate

The Taiwanese manufacturer BenQ lists the new Zowie XL2746K 27 inch gaming monitor, which is primarily aimed at Esports. The BenQ Zowie monitor uses a 27- inch TN panel with full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and achieves a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz.

Strong hardware and/or graphics details must be downgraded to constantly fire up such high frame rates. Meanwhile, up to 120 Hz is possible on the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. The 8.8 kg BenQ Zowie XL2746K has a power requirement of fewer than 40 watts.

Further features of the 240 Hz monitor gaming device are a 1000: 1 contrast ratio and 320 cd/m² typical brightness. No precise information is given about the response time, but typical for TN systems it should be around 1 ms (gray to gray). VRR (“Variable Refresh Rate”) is represented as an anti-tearing measure. Alternatively, a mode against motion blur (DyAc +) can be used. A black stabilizer can also be activated via OSD.

Three HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.2, a USB service port, and a headphone output make up the choice of interfaces. With rotation, inclination, height adjustment, pivot, VESA mounting (100 x 100 mm), blue light filter, and flicker-free background lighting, no ergonomic wishes remain unfulfilled. Of course, flicker-free only applies if DyAc + is switched off.

Price and availability

BenQ Zowie XL2746K 27 inch gaming monitor has been priced at $599 and is now available to pre-order at the Bhphotovideo.com online store.

BenQ Zowie XL2746K Specifications

• Display: 27-inch LCD TN Fast liquid crystal panel
• Aspect ratio‎: 16:9
• Resolution (PC/Laptop): 1920 x 1080 at 240Hz (HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2)‎‎‎‎
• Resolution (Console): 1920 x 1080 at 120Hz for PS5 / Xbox series X (HDMI 2.0)
• Refresh rate: 240Hz
• Display area (mm): 597.6 x 336.2
• Pixel pitch (mm): 0.311
• Brightness: 320 cd/㎡
• Typ. contrast ‎: 1000:1′
• Features: Dynamic Accuracy (DyAc⁺), XL Setting to Share, Shield‎, S Switch, Black eQualizer, Color Vibrance, Low Blue Light, Flicker-free (DyAc⁺ off), Variable Refresh Rate, K Locker
• Ports: HDMI 2.0 x3, DP1.2, Headphone Jack, USB type A, LAN
• VESA wall mounting: 100×100 mm‎
• Stand: Pivot 90°, Swivel (left/right‎)‎ 45° / 45°, Tilt -5°~23°, Height 155mm
• Dimensions: 628.6 x 562.2 (Highest) / 407.2 (Lowest) x 217.9 mm
• Weight: 8.8 kg

Recently, BenQ has also announced the Mobiuz EX2710Q AMD FreeSync Premium monitor based on a 27-inch IPS panel. A feature of the new BenQ gaming monitor is the presence of a high-quality treVolo audio system and is priced at $599.99.