BenQ Zowie 27 inch 144Hz Esports Gaming Monitor, 1080p, 1ms Response Time, Black Equalizer, Color Vibrance, S-Switch, Height Adjustable (XL2720)

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Screen Size	27 Inches
Resolution	FHD 1080p
Display Technology	LCD
Brand	BenQ
Aspect Ratio	16:9

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144Hz MONITOR: 1ms monitor with ultra-fast 144Hz refresh rate and smooth, real time response. OS Compatibility- Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows 8.1Windows 10
PC GAMING MONITOR: Adopted worldwide by most professional eSports tournaments and players, BenQ Zowie is the official gaming monitor of the MLG CS:GO Major Championship along with various MLG, DREAMHACK, ESWC, Intel Extreme Master, CEVO, Copenhagen Games, ESEA, UMG, EVO, ESL One events.
ZOWIE eSports FULL HD MONITOR: Black eQualizer for visual clarity in dark scenes, optimized for PC eSports game titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive CS:GO and Overwatch
ADVANCED 1080p MONITOR with ERGONOMIC FEATURES: Specially-designed frame minimizes visual distractions, Low Blue Light and Flicker Free technology for reduced eye strain, Height Adjustment Stand for improved ergonomics
PRO GAMING DISPLAY with S Switch to easily switch between saved settings, and a variety of input connectors, including D-sub, DVI-DL (Dual Link), HDMI x2, DP1.2, Headphone Jack, Mic Jack

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Customer Rating	(104)	(3739)	(221)	(6385)	(8512)	(5518)
Price	Unavailable	$199.00	$549.00	$446.99	$449.99	$249.99
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Sold By	—	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com
Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9	16:9	16:9	16:9	16:9
Display Resolution Maximum	1920x1080 pixels	1920x1080 pixels	1920X1080 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels	3840x2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen Size	27 inches	24 inches	27 inches	27 inches	31.5 inches	27 inches
Display Type	LCD	LCD	LCD	LED	LED	W-LED
Item Dimensions	10.75 x 25.28 x 21.57 inches	8.74 x 22.44 x 16.97 inches	22 x 8.86 x 24.9 inches	24.2 x 10.8 x 22.6 inches	8.46 x 28.5 x 20.55 inches	24.37 x 14.8 x 8.31 inches
Item Weight	16.53 lbs	13.01 lbs	19.00 lbs	14.11 lbs	0.26 ounces	12.35 lbs
Mounting Type	Wall Mount	Wall Mount	Wall Mount	Wall Mount	False	Wall Mount
Refresh Rate	144 hertz	144 hertz	240 hertz	144 hertz	60 hertz	165 hertz
Size	27"	24"	27" 240Hz	—	32" 4K VA HDR SPK	27” 1080P 165Hz

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BenQ zowie's xl-series features the premiere e-sports monitors for PC competitors, fine-tuned to guarantee the smoothest and responsive experience, and the clearest images to arm you for competition. The brightness is 300 cd/㎡

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Standing screen display size

27 Inches

Max Screen Resolution

1920x1080 Pixels

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

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Brand

BenQ

Item model number

XL2720

Item Weight

16.53 pounds

Product Dimensions

10.75 x 25.28 x 21.57 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

10.75 x 25.28 x 21.57 inches

Color

Black/Red

Manufacturer

BenQ

ASIN

B01H5KKVLK

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

June 28, 2016

Technical Specification

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User Manual [PDF ]

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104 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

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#136,621 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#3,176 in Computer Monitors

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Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.

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sam_19

Awesome Monitor, Flaws with Powering On and Computer Sleep Mode.

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018

Verified Purchase

The quality of the monitor is fantastic. If you have never seen 144hz then you are in for a treat. It makes everything smooth, not only gaming. The screen needs to be color calibrated because the colors are much different than what I saw with other monitors. The one drawback which is why it earned 3 stars for me is the way the monitor is powered on. I have to make sure I turn on the monitor right before I turn on the computer or it will tell me no signal. If my computer goes to sleep, the monitor when turned back on with the button will tell me no signal. I have to either turn off the computer with a hard reset or unplug the display port cable and ensure that I turn on the monitor at the perfect time. I have an Nvidia GTX1060 using a DisplayPort so nothing out of the ordinary.

6 people found this helpful

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Dave Gruska

Note on troubleshooting refresh rate issues

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020

Verified Purchase

The monitor itself is great - no issues for ~3 years. I bought it because I am super sensitive to refresh rates (though I really can't see the difference). I started getting migraines again, and noticed that the refresh rate had reverted back to 60Hz. I tried uninstalling the monitor driver and the NVIDIA driver (with and without the DDU uninstaller), setting custom resolutions, setting to 143 and 145hz based on troubleshooting articles, ran Windows Updates, etc. Nothing worked. I finally replaced my Amazon Basics DisplayPort 1.2 cable with a DVI-D dual link cable, and everything works now. I assume that either the cable went bad, or a Windows or other update dropped support for DisplayPort 1.2.

I just wanted to mention this here in case it can help anyone else.

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Mike Bunnell

Huge Competitive Edge.

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017

Verified Purchase

Pros: 144hz offers a massive visual improvement over 60hz, colors and viewing angles are good for a TN, and the S-Switch make OSD navigation a breeze.

Cons: One dead pixel, performance at 60hz (when I use my Xbox or another 60hz device) is terrible. The picture smears across the screen as if there is some horrible motion blur enabled.

Bottom Line: For competitive PC gaming, this is a must have. If you have a GTX 1080 or higher, I recommend picking up the 1440p variant. I went with the 1080p variant and slightly regret it. I didn't think my 1080 was enough to drive 1440p@144hz, but seeing how it laughs at 1080p@144hz, now I know I underestimated the horsepower I have. All in all, great monitor.

3 people found this helpful

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Andrew

Great monitor with only minor flaws.

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018

Verified Purchase

Great monitor with only minor flaws. I owned 2 of the previous generation models and now have an extra 1 of this current model and couldn't be happier. Here are some of my thoughts:

Pros:
1. Fast refresh and vibrant/accurate colors
2. Large monitor with small bezels
3. Easily mountable
4. Plenty of options for display ports

Cons:
1. The menu buttons are extremely sensitive and can be triggered if something is too close
2. On the pricier side, but worth it in my opinion.

Another thing to note is that this model does not have FreeSync or GSync. This is mentioned in the description but it is something to consider when buying this model.

2 people found this helpful

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Shantzonpoint

Great upgrade from my older BenQ

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017

Verified Purchase

Absolutely love this monitor. The color and clarity of it is outstanding. I also have a BenQ (RL2755HM) I use for console gaming. I upgraded my gaming pc to play Rocket League on that system. I bought this monitor so I could play at 144hz and it really is an upgrade from my other BenQ. My only issues is I don't care for the menu touch buttons. They can be cumbersome to work. I prefer the physical mechanical buttons on my older BenQ but this isn't worth losing a star over.

4 people found this helpful

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Matt

Great once color calibrated.

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017

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Loving 144Hz and the size. Colors are a bit washed out though - it absolutely needs a color calibration if you care about color accuracy - which is super easy on this screen with the assistance of an xrite ColorMunki Display.

5 people found this helpful

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Natalie V. Nelson

This was a great Monitor

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018

Verified Purchase

I bought this monitor back in February and as of lately I have been having issues with the monitor not turning on, I have followed all hot fixes, but it just won't come out of the orange standby mode. I have checked OSD, power management, I have tried unplugging and re-plugging power connections. It worked and then I left my home for a little bit to run an errand came back and wouldn't turn on whatsoever. I'm pretty upset since this monitor never got touched since it was built except to wipe off dust and it was a pretty expensive monitor at that.

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guydodge

another one!

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017

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did a build for a friend wanted a higher end rig.i personally i use BenQ monitors only and suggested he go with the XL2720,he did and is absolutely blown away by it as I knew he would be.he cant believe how deep the blacks are and how vivid the colors are.and how butter smooth gaming is at 144hz with no tearing or ghosting.also loves the mouse and the fact you don't have to mess with those annoying little buttons on the monitor...another customer for life was just born

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Sam Paul

Recommended to all

Reviewed in India on July 9, 2019

Verified Purchase

This is best gaming monitor I've ever had the experience of using. It's packed with some very useful features..

(+)tives..

1. 144 Hz display : Switching from 60 Hz display to 144 Hz is made a noticeable and positive difference. Higher refresh rate improves reflex and responsiveness. Game play is really smooth while play FPS such as CS-GO and PUBG. (DVI Port required | HDMI limited to 60Hz).
2. NVIDIA 3D Vision capable.
3. Monitor stand has some space for cable management. I have passed my keyboard, mouse and DVI cable through the large hole made in the monitor stand.
4. 2 x USB Hub.
5. Monitor stand also has a clip which can be used to hang your headphones.
6. Display size of the monitor can be changed via OSD menu. Useful if you wish to adjust your eyes to a smaller screen.
7. A nice dust cover is packaged along with the monitor.
8. Monitor can be height adjusted, tilted and rotated.
9. A separate switch is available to control the OSD menu. Switch can be magnetically attached to the monitor.
10. You can create up to 3 custom profiles which can be saved and used whenever required. Profiles allows you to change the display settings such as brightness, contrast, black level etc. as per your preference.
11. It's made of plastic but the build quality is really good. Feels heavy for a 27 inch monitor.
12. No dead Pixels or white pixel. This is a test I always perform on a newly purchased monitor or TV. I was really worried about it as I read some reviews from other customers before purchase. They complained about dead pixel. Well, my monitor didn't have any.

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Honestly I don't really see any negatives except for the bezel which looks too thick. So if you're planning for a multi-monitor setup (Eyefinity or Nvidia surround), you may not like it.

One person found this helpful

Prashant

Best 144hz monitor

Reviewed in India on July 8, 2018

Verified Purchase

Best Panel for playing competitive games. Has one of the fastest response times. Better than 24 inch monitors since you don't have to bend forward and play very close to screen. Motion blur reduction makes everything clear, even better than 240Hz monitors. S-switch is also very convenient for switching between profiles and changing settings.

3 people found this helpful

ANUP DREY

Awesome

Reviewed in India on December 20, 2017

Verified Purchase

Very good monitor for Gaming, I am very satisfied...

7 people found this helpful

Amazon Customer

It's big with a high refresh rate

Reviewed in Canada on December 22, 2018

Verified Purchase

It's big with a high refresh rate but also not very good. The colours feel muted, even for a TN panel. Within 2 days of getting the monitor it got it's first dead pixel.

A friend of mine has the XL2430 and it's a quality monitor, I'm not sure why the XL2720 is so terrible in comparison.

Zakheav

144hz at FHD is awesome for PC games and decent on console

Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2018

Verified Purchase

Monitor is decent, 144hz at FHD is awesome for PC games and decent on console. My unit came with a few dead pixels on the corner but it isn't too noticeable and I've already wall mounted it. Otherwise very solid monitor for the price, lots of connections and a very nice controller on the side for options and inputs.

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