Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

By Hardik Singh | Updated Jun 18 2015
Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

Here's a closer look at Benq's latest gaming monitors that were launched in India today. The BenQ XL2730Z and BenQ XL2430T are aimed at hardcore gamers wanting blazing fast response time on large panels. Both the monitors pack a wide range of features such as 144Hz Refresh Rate, Auto Game Mode (FPS/RTS/MOBA), Motion Blur Reduction, 1ms GTG Response Time and Gaming Refresh Rate Optimization Management.

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

This is the XL2430T which is Priced at Rs. 36,000. It features a 24-inch TN panel with a max resolution of 1920 x 1080p resolution. 

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

And this is the XL2730Z which is priced at Rs. 50,000. This also features a TN panel with a max resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

This is 'S-Arc' controller, it attaches to the USB port on the monitor, allowing gamers to quickly toggle between preset and custom settings. Yes, it also acts as a show-off, especially when you invite your gamer friends for Frag sessions.

 

 

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

On the left side of both the monitors, you get two USB 3.0 ports as well as a headphone and audio-in jack.

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

There is a retractable side hook for your headphones on both the monitors.

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

There is a carry handle on both the monitors. BYOC LAN parties, anyone?

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

Both monitors feature D-Sub / DVI-DL / HDMI 1.4 x 2 / DP 1.2 / VGA inputs. However the XL2730Z gets an additional HDMI 2.0 port, an audio-out and a mini USB port as well. This is the rear I/O port of the XL2730Z

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

Both monitors can swivel left and right 45 degrees on either side and can be turned in portrait mode if you are setting up a multi-monitor rig.

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

Both monitors support 170 degree viewing angles when viewing left and right and 160 degrees when being up and down.

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

Steelseries Rival Fnatic edition mouse as well Steelseries Fnatic QCK Asphalt Edition mouse mat will come bundled FREE with both BenQ monitors. Approximate combined price of both of these very relevant freebies is Rs. 8,000.

Gamer Gear: A closer look at BenQ XL2730Z and XL2430T gaming monitors

This is the Steelseries Fnatic QCk Asphalt Edition mouse mat.