It is great to see a second monitor with FreeSync technology properly implement support for overdrive to improve the overall visual experience compared to NVIDIA's current crop of G-Sync monitors. I am disappointed that BenQ in the US is not being more p...
For a first-generation product, BenQ has checked every box except panel technology. We'd prefer an IPS panel but with its other performance virtues, the XL2730Z is a winner in our opinion. It's not cheap but once you've experienced the frame-rate matc...
TN panel packs high gaming performance, WQHD resolution is excellent for gaming and regular use, Great black levels and super bright backlight, Lots of useful picture tweaks (blur reduction, low blue light, etc.), Builtin USB 3.0 hub and audio in/out, Ove
TN panel isn't great for color accuracy or viewing angles, Lacks any standout cosmetic features, Pull out headphone stand is cheaply made, Integrated headphone jack performance is weak, Expensive
BenQ's XL2730Z delivers on its promise to offer a high-end monitor that boasts excellent visual performance in a gaming environment. For the price, it packs all the bells and whistles like a 144Hz refresh rate along with support for AMD's FreeSync technol...
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Published: 2015-04-30, Author: Adam , review by: pcmonitors.info
Good colour performance overall with a bit of tweaking, with a fairly rich and inviting look which easily surpasses the expectations set by other XL Series monitors. The 2560 x 1440 resolution is also a welcome addition, A good contrast performance overal
Terrible out of the box image quality, as expected. The screen surface and TN viewing angle restrictions held back the vibrancy potential a bit and prevented the image having the same ‘pop' as lighter screen surfaces or consistent richness of some other p
BenQ's XL Series gaming monitors usually provide strong responsiveness at the expense of image quality. Regardless of the tweaking you do in the OSD, you're left with dodgy gamma and an unbalanced image – oversaturated in some places, washed out in others...
Published: 2015-04-13, Author: Scott , review by: Techreport.com
The BenQ XL2730Z is based on a very high quality TN panel, and it generally outperforms the IPS-based monitor we used for comparison. That's no fluke; we've seen the same behavior from the Asus PG278Q, which we strongly suspect is built around the sam...
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Published: 2017-01-19, Author: James , review by: kitguru.net
Great colour fidelity, particularly when calibrated, 144Hz refresh, Lots of settings to improve performance for gaming, Adaptive Sync, S switch Arc external control device
Slightly pricier than competition, Only two downstream ports on USB hub
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2730 is an accomplished gaming monitor with few significant flaws. The image quality is good out of the box, and can be calibrated to a superb level. The range of options for gamers is extensive, giving plenty of control over how image qu...
Great motion handling, Fairly low input lag, Accurate colours post calibration, Some useful features, Excellent connectivity, Good build quality
A couple of uniformity issues, Inaccurate in default picture modes
The BenQ XL2730Z makes an excellent choice for gamers with Adaptive Sync technology, low input lag, the ability to take a 144Hz video signal, via its HDMI 2.0 input and DisplayPort connection, plus a range of features designed to provide a competitive adv...
Published: 2015-10-28, Author: William , review by: XSreviews.co.uk
Hits that optimum 1440p + 144Hz sweet spot, Fun and useful extras (USB + audio ports, headphone hook), Easy to use OSD with many useful features
TN display with washed out colours and poor viewing angles, Not the cheapest option on the market, Score, Links, Buy the BenQ XL2730Z on Amazon, Official BenQ XL2730Z web page
The BenQ XL2730Z is a well-designed monitor, perfectly suited for competitive gamers looking for an edge. 1440p and 144 Hz monitors make a lot of sense right now, and the XL2730Z distinguishes itself with solid performance and practical extra features. Wh...
Published: 2015-08-19, Author: Jay , review by: gadgetynews.com
Google launches stylish OnHub routerBoston Dynamics let their dog bot and Atlas out of the lab!I have not only been privileged to get hands on with BenQ's new curved monitor but I was given one of their XL2730Z gaming monitors to live with for a while.The...
Abstract: BenQ has impressed us with its range of monitors and projectors in the past, and its latest XL2730Z is on the review bench today, boasting tip-top gaming performance, a quad HD display, an easy to assemble stand and a remote control to help you fiddle thr...
