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Having a high refresh rate is great for fast-paced gaming. But in many circumstances it is difficult to consistently sustain a frame rate which matches the refresh rate of the monitor. If the user disables VSync in such a situation, they can expect tearing and juddering. If they enable VSync they can expect stuttering and ... Read MoreApril 30, 2015
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The 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution is a popular choice amongst creative enthusiasts, keen office workers and indeed many home users. So far the choice of panel type associated with this resolution has been very restricted. The BenQ BL3200PT combines this WQHD resolution with a high-contrast VA (Vertical Alignment) panel, a combination which is likely ... Read More Update: Our XL2420Z review has been published. Note that the ‘XL2411Z’ is now referred to as the ‘ZOWIE XL2411’. This is a simple rebrand, the monitor itself is the same (with updated firmware on the new model). News piece below initially published 9th December 2013. BenQ have been steadily upgrading their monitor line-up across the ... Read MoreApril 12, 2014
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The BenQ EW2440L and EW2740L have recently surfaced. Following on with the company’s ‘Eye-care’ initiative, encompassing models such as the GW2760HS, the key feature here is a ‘flicker-free’ (Pulse Width Modulation free) WLED backlight. This accompanies a 24” or 27” AU Optronics VA (Vertical Alignment) panel with 1920 x 1080 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. ... Read MoreFebruary 20, 2014
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Several months ago we reported on what we thought was a new type of VA (Vertical Alignment) panel in production that provides a resolution of 2560 x 1440 rather than the usual 1920 x 1080. As it transpires it is simply a larger version of the AHVA (Advanced Hyper Viewing Angle) panels seen on some ... Read MoreFebruary 2, 2014
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BenQ have unveiled a new 24” gaming monitor at the MLG (Major League Gaming) Spring Championship in California, an event that ran from June 28th until June 30th. The BenQ XL2420TE is an upgraded version of the much-loved XL2420T. Aesthetically the 20TE is very similar to the 20T with the same 24” screen, red accents, ... Read MoreJanuary 12, 2014
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