TAIPEI,TAIWAN, January 29th, 2015 – BenQ, a world-leading human technologyand solutions provider and renownedprofessional gaming monitor pioneer, announced today the launch of its new flagshipprofessional gaming monitor, the XL2730Z. Once again pushing the envelope to buildthe best gaming monitor in market, BenQ ensured that the XL2730Z would offerthe finest, smoothest and fastest gaming performance with QHD resolution forthe most detailed images, 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms GTG response time, and MotionBlur Reduction to support fast-action gaming, and VESA DisplayPortAdaptive-Sync for minimized tearing and stuttering. The XL2730Z also boastsBenQ’s proprietary gaming features designed by legendary gamers to bring outthe very best in professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts. An enactment ofBenQ’s spirit of “Gaming Is in the Details”, this total combat machine takes theopponents by storm and brings a heightened sense of gaming satisfaction to all.

“We are very pleased to introduce our new flagship, the XL2730Z, togaming communities around the world. BenQ has always strived to perfect itsprofessional gaming monitor design to best fit the needs of competitive gamingin every genre, and this time, we’ve brought forth our crown jewel,” said PeterHuang, General Manager of BenQ Technology Product Center. “The XL2730Z isequipped with the latest features, including QHD resolution, 144Hz refreshrate, 1ms GTG response time and the latest VESA DisplayPort Adaptive-Synctechnology. It will surely bring a whole new gaming experience like itpredecessors.”

ExperienceGaming Like Never Before with the Finest, Smoothest and Fastest DisplayPerformance

The XL2730Z is built to exceedyour expectations with performance-driven features a professional gamer couldever hope for. The finest image details are delivered by a QHD resolution, the next step up from full HD. With up to 77% moreon-screen space, everything is clearer and sharper. The smoothest motion andmaneuverability are made possible by 144Hzrefresh rate, a blistering fast 1msGTG response time, and Motion BlurReduction. All fast-moving action and dramatic transitions are renderedsmoothly without smearing or ghosting. So every movement made can be displayedsimultaneously on screen. The fastest response time is enabled by VESA Standard Adaptive-Sync, which is incorporated into theXL2730 to support all Freesync-compatible AMD Radeon™ graphics cards to delivera stuffer-free performance.

Precise Control: Take Chargeof Your Gaming Destiny

The XL2730Z is meticulously developedto optimize the gameplay from optimized visibility to color precision andtailored user experience. There is the proprietary Black eQualizer color engine technology, which maximizes visibilityand preserves critical details by brightening dark scenes, and the 20 levels ofColor Vibrance settings that meetgamers’ specific viewing requirements and preferences for all genres of games. Fora customized viewing experience for in-game simulation or personal preferences,there are the 8 screen sizes of the DisplayMode (17”/19”/19”W/21.5”/22”W/23”W/23.6”W/24”) to choose from and the Smart Scaling feature to further fine-tunethe screen size. This customized viewing experience is extended to the hardwaredesign of the monitor, with the adjustmentscale designed to mark down gamers’ unique monitor settings so the sameexperience can be delivered each and every time. Last but not least, gamers arefree to access a wide selection of gaming presets designed by legendary gamersand use them to their advantage with the GameMode Loader.

IntuitiveExperience: Gameplay Made Ever So User Friendly

BenQ has incorporated severalfeatures to build the friendliest gaming experience. The Display Pilot offers convenient on-screen display adjustments andinstant access to various features. The AutoGame Mode automatically detects the genre of game being played and matchesit to its preset color setting. The GameMode to Go feature lets gamers save their screen settings and import themto another PC via a USB flash drive or Cloud at a different location. Furthermore,there is the S Switch. Sporting around, compact look, this hardware gear offers a better grip and an auto keythat enables quick switching between auto game modes and customized modes.

GamingEye-Care: Added Eye Comfort for Long Duration of Gameplay

To safeguard gamers’ eyes fromthe exposure to harmful blue spectrum lights and eye-discomforting flickers,the XL2730Z is built with BenQ’s LowBlue Light Modes and Flicker-freeTechnology to reduce blue spectrum light emission and eliminate flickeringat all brightness levels, reducing potential eye damage and physicaldiscomforts in exchange for a more comfortable gaming experience.

The XL2730Z will beavailable worldwide in Spring 2015. Gamers and gaming enthusiasts can also havea sneak peak of this flagship at the IEM Finals. For more information, pleasevisit www.BenQ.com and http://gaming.benq.com/.