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BenQ Zowie XL2746K 27" Black 2021
The 240Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time on its TN panel, combined with DyAc technology, deliver exceptional motion clarity for competitive shooters. The space-saving base and included shielding hood are practical differentiators that keep your focus on the game without cluttering the desk. This monitor is best for esports competitors who prioritize raw speed and blur reduction over color accuracy or resolution.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel TN
Refresh 240 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
58 Overall Score
Price £1,051
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average display (15th percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 320 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 40 |
| Weight | 12.6 kg / 27.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ Zowie XL2746K 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | TN | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ Zowie XL2746K 27" | 51.8 | 55.2 | 15 | 23.2 | 93.9 | 93.4 | 35.3 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.7 | 72.1 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.4 | 76.5 | 85.9 | 98 | 82 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.5 | 72.1 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.4 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 |
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