A Monitor for Champions
The XL2420Z demonstrates BenQ’s true belief that “gaming is in the details”. It has been co-developed with Counter-Strike pro gaming legends to bring you a high-quality gaming monitor -- from the designs to the functions. With the precision and speed you would expect from a high-performance gaming monitor, you can have a vantage point over your opponents in all your game play.
Motion Blur Reduction for Extra Clarity
BenQ’s Motion Blur Reductions technology enhances an ultra-smooth, free-of-blur gaming experience, particularly for action-packed FPS games where every millisecond counts. With Motion Blur Reduction, gamers no longer suffer from time and gaming comfort lost to poor vision quality created by motion blur and lagging. Instead, they have everything to gain with more reaction time advantage on their side to achieve ultimately a flawless victory.
Low Blue Light as Eye Safety Precautionary Measure
Practice long hours with clear, comfortable vision or compete with top-notch vision condition with BenQ’s Low Blue Light. The blue spectrum light, which is produced by regular computer screen, is a critical cause of eye damage, eyestrain, headaches and sleeping disorders. With the offering of various adjustable low blue light levels, gamers can better protect their eyes. So there would be no need for yellow tinted eyeglasses for additional eye protection, and gameplay can be clear, comfortable and hassle-free.
The Collaboration
Following the widespread success of the first generation XL series, BenQ welcomed back legendary Counter-strike gamers to bring the XL series to new heights. As the gamers offered insider perspectives based on their many years of gaming, BenQ R&D champions utilises their expertise in the display product field to recreate each feature and function, transforming them into powerful gaming tools to give professional gamers a competitive edge to win.
The Black eQualizer for Total Visibility
Poor visibility in dark scenes can cost even the most skillful gamers their game. The Black eQualizer colour engine technology is designed to offer an unprecedented level of control and visibility. Dark scenes are brightened without over-exposing the bright areas to preserve vital details, enabling gamers to spot their enemies easily in critical combat and react quickly in any situation.
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Specially-designed S Switch for Swift Control and Navigation
The XL2420Z comes with a stylish S switch. This distinct remote controller comes with three pre-set buttons so you’re able to customise and save your display settings for gaming, work or entertainment purposes. Use the scroll button on the S Switch to quickly navigate and change the OSD settings. It eliminates the tedious process of adjusting your monitor settings.
Intuitive UI for Easy Navigation
Conveniently change your settings in an intuitive horizontal slide out menu display. The simplistic design makes it easy to navigate between options and settings.
The Game Mode Loader Lets You in on the Secret
The secret is out. Download special gaming pre-sets used by professional players so you can see what the pros see. Each mode is fine-tuned so you can leverage these pre-sets used by pro gamers to your own advantage. They can also be saved on your S Switch for quick access and game play. More pre-sets from professional gamers will be released in the future so you can always stay on top of your game.
Display Pilot for Onscreen Navigation
The Display Pilot software provides the platform for users to make on screen display adjustments and the convenience of direct access to the Game Mode Loader site for downloading and installing the pre-set display settings of their favourite game or professional gamers screen instantly.
Play like a Pro with FPS Mode
Meet your secret winning strategy. The FPS Mode was co-developed with gaming legends to let you tap into the fundamental insights of pro gamers and view the game how a gaming legend would see it. This out of the box pre-set automatically adjusts your monitor calibrations to provide you with optimal brightness, contrast, sharpness and colour tint. Being able to spot your enemies and track their move carefully in every situation puts you at an advantage over your opponents.
There are two variations to this mode: the FPS1 mode is designed to configure and optimise the display for Counter Strike 1.6 and the FPS2 mode for Counter Strike Source as recommended by BenQ.
Customise Your Individual Viewing Preference
The Display Mode and Smart Scaling features allow you to change the monitor view to suit your liking and to stimulate any in game experience. Interchange instantly between different screen sizes, from 17” (4:3), 19” (4:3), 19”W (16:10), 21.5”W (16:9), 22”W (16:10), 23”W (16:9), 23.6”W (16:9),to 24”W (16:9), using the Display Mode. Or take advantage of the Smart Scaling feature and enjoy the flexibility to freely scale the screen content to any custom size. You can certainly use the two features together to get the best possible view for any application or game.
120Hz Refresh Rate Ensures Seamless Graphics
With a refresh rate of 120Hz, there’s no a lag and every in-game details will be smoothly rendered. Drawing on hyper-speed video processing technology, the XL2420Z gives you on-screen action and captivating realism.
Fast 1ms GTG Response Time
Fast response time of 1ms GTG means speed without the smear for an enhanced gaming experience. Fast-moving action and dramatic transitions will be rendered smoothly without the annoying effects of smearing or ghosting.
NVIDIA 3D Vision with Complete Connectivity
Certified as NVIDIA 3D vision 2-ready with NVIDIA 3D LightBoost Technology so you can experience gaming and entertainment with total realism and 8intensive graphic display. Furthermore, the XL2420Z supports D-Sub, HDMI, DVI-DL and DP inputs for console gaming action.
Ultra Flexible Height Adjustment Stand
The height adjustment stand can be operated with just one finger so you can effortlessly adjust the height of the monitor to suit your sight level. Have the monitor way up high, or change it to sit flat on the table. The monitor can also be turned vertically or horizontally and comes with quick release VESA mount design.
Your Ultimate Weapon
BenQ professional gaming monitors are not only the official global Tournament monitor of top notch league and tournaments, but also victor of world-renowned design awards. In addition, BenQ professional gaming monitors are used by prominent gamers to prefect their gameplay.
Windows 8 Compatible
The XL2420Z has passed Windows 8 certification and is fully compatible with Windows 8 colour systems. Plug in the XL2420Z to your computer, and Windows 8 will recognise it instantly, making setup and connection quick and effortless.
ecoFACTS Label
BenQ doesn't just want to comply with green regulations passively, but also to actively develop efficient products. ecoFACTS declares BenQ's greatest efforts on the replacement of hazardous substances, material selection, packaging design, energy-saving design and other aspects of the products.
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