BenQ ZOWIE RL2755 27 inch 1080p Gaming Monitor | 1ms 75Hz | Black Equalizer & Color Vibrance for Competitive Edge

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Ive had many monitors over the past couple years, and I can safely say, that for gaming, BenQ is overall the best of the best for gaming monitors, at least in my humble opinion. I got the BenQ RL2755HM (same as this current one, just without Zowie branding) in mid 2016, after that, I got an ASUS MX279H IPS monitor, then I got the ASUS VG245H gaming monitor. After that, I went back to BenQ, with this BenQ RL2755 (September of 2017), and then I got a Samsung UH750 4k monitor, before getting what I am now using, the ASUS MG28UQ 4k gaming monitor. They all have their pros and cons, but after having experience using them all, I can definitely recommend the BenQ the most, at least for 1080p console users. 4k is a bit more complicated, but Ill touch on that later (I am using a ps4 pro and PC). Going through every monitor will take far too much time (but Ill basically do it anyway, lol) and most people wont care to read it all, so Ill try to keep the main reasons why I still think the BenQ is the best, and its fairly simple, BenQ has the best motion blur solution I have ever seen in a 60 Hz monitor. Now all 1 ms response time monitors and even most monitors have decent motion blur solutions, but BenQs AMA (have yours set to high btw, not off or premium) setting goes above and beyond in ways I dont really know how to articulate. Its important to point out that motion blur wont be an issue for almost all gamers with most games across any of the monitors Ive listed and especially the gaming 1 ms response time ones, but for me, Ive grown sensitive to it in a few games, mainly Rocket League, which has the camera and objects constantly moving, to the point where motion blur can be incredibly distracting and hurtful to my game, making me miss shots and is the difference between losing and winning quite often. So about the monitors: The VG245H was a decent monitor, I really liked its design, with slim bezels and the great base, with tilt, swivel, and height adjustment features. However, when it came to Rocket League, I simply couldnt play very well with it, everything was a mess due to motion blur. Asus motion blur solution is known as their tracefree setting, which does help, however on the VG245H, it deteriorated picture quality dramatically, like to the point where it caused inverse ghosting, making everything look awful, partially defeating the entire purpose. Luckily, my current 4k Asus MG28UQ does a better job at handling motion blur, but its still not as good as the 1080p 27 Zowie BenQs Ive had. The BenQs AMA when at high does not degrade quality yet it handles motion blur perfectly, its truly their x-factor. The input lag for these monitors are all basically the same (average around 10-11 ms, the best monitors get), since theyre all 1 ms TN panel monitors, with only the one IPS being 5 ms response time. And about that IPS Asus, its a beautiful monitor, but for higher end gaming, I dont recommend it, its perfect for web browsing, movie watching, more "casual" gaming, etc.... since its an IPS monitor, and they do indeed have great colors and such, but I felt the difference between 5 ms and 1 ms dramatically in Rocket League, and I played much worse with it (although 5 ms isnt that bad or noticeable in most games). The Samsung 4k UH750 monitor was also decent, I had the 28 inch version, but for some reason, despite it being a 1 ms response time monitor, it didnt feel as responsive for gaming as the BenQs or even the current 4k Asus did and do. It could be to its motion blur, or perhaps its input lag isnt as low as the others, but no input lag tests have been done with it. It did have quantum dot tech, and for a TN panel, I consider it to have better color vibrancy than the 1080p Asus IPS, but its also a 2017 release TN monitor vs 2013 IPS monitor, so Id expect it to be better regardless of panel type, just due to the price differences and years of release. Lastly, to finish this off, my current Asus mg28uq monitor. I do really like it overall, despite it not having the same performance (motion blur performance) compared to the BenQs I had. It comes quite close enough that I can overlook its minor issues, and its definitely better in many ways as well (4k, great base with height adjust, etc... ) I also dont feel like it would be good to go back to a 1080p monitor after having 4k monitors for months, so thats why I probably wont be getting the BenQ again for the third time (although I see how cheap they can be gotten off of BenQs ebay page, like around $150). Thats why with everything said, I would strongly consider getting a 4k Zowie RL27 monitor with the same great specs, but they dont exist, at least not yet. I know BenQ does have a 1 ms response time 4k 28 inch monitor that has a similar looking style to these RL2755 monitors, but its quite pricey, and its price is likely inflated with a pseudo HDR feature. Hopefully BenQ releases some 4k Zowie gaming monitors soon. Im not sure what theyre waiting for, the current Asus 4k gaming monitor has been around since 2016, so hopefully BenQ comes out with some soon. Theres also other things the BenQ does better as well, for example its blue light filter. The Asus gaming monitors automatically lock into a racing preset, and its blue light filter is a dark grey mode, while the BenQ is a small yellowish tint that doesnt impact visuals, and you get used to it in seconds, forgetting its on. TLDR: The title summarizes it. Also if you want good picture quality and colors and such that TNs dont really offer for movies, single player games, etc..., buy a budget 4k TV in addition to your cheaper TN competitive gaming monitors (TCL makes great ones), they will blow the highest end 4k IPS monitors out of the water, and theyre dramatically cheaper than those high end 4k monitors. Like the latest true HDR 10 gaming monitors cost $2,000. You can get the best of the best TVs for that amount. EDIT December 3rd, 2018: So funny enough, I actually ended up buying this monitor yet again for the 3rd time. Let me explain...So the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 convinced me I needed a better display than the 28 inch 4k TN Asus gaming monitor to enjoy it on, something with nice vibrancy and colors, so I ended up getting the LG 27uk600 IPS 4k HDR monitor on ebay for under $300. Its a really nice monitor with partial HDR support (can get up to 450 nits of brightness, very bright, but doesnt compare to many top tier 4k tvs that get to 1000 nits), however its the best display Ive owned. I was really hoping it wouldnt hurt my Rocket League or COD game, but lo and behold, despite it having 9 ms of input lag, that 5 ms response time really hurts its motion blur solution, making every fast paced game feel sluggish and its like Im a 15-20 years older all of a sudden, with reaction time slowed down, accuracy worse, etc.... So darn Im thinking to myself, I love how beautiful it is, games look amazing, but I am not as good as I was a few weeks ago. I really dont want to just sell it and go back to the Asus 4k gaming monitor (more expensive to get the Asus 4k monitor), despite it being very good in its own right (but not as good in terms of performance as these BenQs). This is where my love of my life monitor came back into the fold . I again saw just how cheap these BenQ RL27s can be bought for off ebay, and I figured I might as well get it just for those extra sweaty try hard multiplayer games where I want to be at my best. So I will still have a nice 4k monitor for more casual single player games, but this 1080p BenQ for when I need to get my sweat on. I got it for $100 on ebay, didnt have a base, so I bought AmazonBasics vesa monitor base, and I think it looks much better than the standard BenQ one.

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I was searching for a really good quality monitor and not over $300. I ended up with two options and I chose this monitor. I was scared to see a bigger screen than I expect, but the 27" was perfect size. Its not too big and not small. If you are thinking between 24" and 27", I really recommend going with 27". Its the best size for console gaming. The quality of colors are AMAZING. All you have to do when you receive it is to reduce the black eQualizer. Other than that, everthing is perfect. The sound is high, but that was expected because its just a monitor; however, if you are alone in the room and there are no sounds around you, then the sound is good enough. But in terms of money, its worth the money!

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I absolutely love this monitor, though was a bit hesitant being a PC and not a console player. If it works this good on PC, console players should really benefit. Though I bought the monitor primarily for quality of life features - I found myself liking it for much more. PC gamers -- Image too Dark?? One thing though; *** Default RGB panel setting is 16-255. *** PC players may find it better to set at 0 to 255. I couldnt get the Witcher 3 to look right or even use the in-game gamma adjustment w/o this easy fix. Pros: High quality construction (comparatively). Monitor base is quite heavy and sturdy. Easy to assemble Easy to use adjustments/buttons Easy to adjust height or to rotate monitor both vertically and horizontally. (To slide monitor up and down, just grip the sides and pull) Very good to excellent picture quality. (I can see details I couldnt before on a low-end GPU) Ability to save 3 extra profile besides existing ones Can fine tune adjustments eliminating or reducing eyestrain, headaches etc. I can now say goodbye to FX software solutions that normally have too much bloom. I prefer a more natural look but digital vibrancy is not lacking, should you choose. Easy to switch video modes. 27 inch allows you to run bigger text and not interfere with most UI elements or browsers. Quite nice! Cons: None really, though I cant commit on the lifespan of the model. Update: The sound isnt the best, but typical of monitors. Im accustom to 7.1 headphones. It would probably be fine with external speakers or if you like a quiet TV/laptop sound.

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Best purchase for PS4 Ive made. All the settings are great for different game types. I had to turn UP my control sensitivity for FPS games because the better response time / input lag is very noticeable. Colors look amazing when set right. FPS mode is supposed to look washed out, but makes it easy to see other players.

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Ive had this monitor for a few days so Im basing my review on whats going on so far. If anything changes I will write a second review. Honestly, this was a great investment. Ive been gaming on a 42-inch hdtv for years. I never knew how much of a difference a monitor made until now. Im doing numbers on Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. I truly feel like Im on a level playing field with the rest of the gaming community. My shots are spot on, the refresh rate is amazing and Im getting above a 5.0 kill death ratio nearly every time. This is a vast improvement from the 2.0 kill death ratio I would always get per game. I dont have a single problem with this monitor. After doing a little research and changing my display settings I got the color exactly the way I wanted it. This has taken my game to an entirely different level. Mind you however, I was always good at Call of Duty. So if you do not normally get a high kd it may only help you a little. The item was package perfectly, and was easy to assemble. I dont know why I saw the negative comments this item got before purchasing it. What I will say is that you need to make sure youre home on the delivery date because it does not come as a box inside a box. So your neighbors will be able to see the black and red Ben Q box and know exactly what youre getting. That is the only thing I disliked but a relative was home to receive the package. MAKE SURE SOMEONE IS HOME. Or you may have it stolen.

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Should have bought BenQ years ago. Love the monitor. Why not five stars? The hdmi ports on the back flat out suck. Feel cheap and hard to use. I had a hdmi switcher I used to use but I can’t I have to directly connect and it doesn’t auto detect which device I have on so I have to use buttons to switch. God help me if the buttons ever wear out. All that being said it is an awesome picture with dark blacks. Great for Black Ops IIII and other FPS. No ghosting. But if you have to change our stuff by unplugging HDMI cables in the back look elsewhere as it doesn’t feel sturdy and is a royal pain to do.

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Does the job perfectly. I use it for XBox One and for the home PC. The monitor stand was very impressive, but as you can see I don’t use it. I had to return the first one I received due to a stuck pixel. The replacement was perfect. No issues. Only complaint is the switching from one HDMI to the other can take multiple clicks of the buttons on the side of the monitor. Also, adjusting volume when using the XBox One takes multiple clicks as you navigate to the volume setting. Very annoying. The speakers aren’t great and I usually use headphones, but not always. *the BenQ is the monitor on the right side. The left is an old 22” monitor I have.

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So I bought this monitor to use as an Xbox One monitor and also as just a regular PC secondary display and so far its been about 10 months in and I dont have any regrets. Works good in all cases and hasnt given me any issues. - The menu buttons are good from what I can compare to other monitors. The buttons are on the front of the outside bezel and once pressed there is an on screen pop up that lets you know what each button does so theres no guessing work. This a HUGE +1 because theres no aimlessly pressing buttons blindly until you get what you want. You can map the top two buttons to use quick settings like Inputs or Volume/Mute. - 27 inch at 1080p is an almost sweet spot, a 24 inch at 1080 is basically the sweet spot, but this 27in is definitely still good. Response times are fantastic and colors are decent. You are able to adjust the panel picture settings to give you what is a great picture, there is a thread somewhere on Reddit. With a dedicated GPU (I have a 1660ti) I was able to overclock the panel to 1080p @ 76Hz, while 77Hz crashes it. This is only beneficial for PCs and not consoles as consoles cant utilize further than 60hz anyway. 75+Hz isnt available by default setting when using 1080p, you must overclock this setting to achieve it. The description of the monitor says 75Hz but this is only a default option in 720p mode. - Speakers are a 4/10. Much to be desired. Not good and not loud either, but hey it has speakers. The stand is great and non-intrusive and doesnt have feet that poke out and its pretty solid. It does have some headset holder on the back which Ive used twice but its nice its there I guess. And the cable management hoop is definitely useful when you are using 2 outputs so +1.

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This monitor is great, but unfortunately I switched to the 24-inch because it was too big for the distance at which I sat to play Call of Duty and it gave me headaches.. I like the height adjustable stand and the swivel. The colors are also nice once you get the custom settings you desire. I like how they put the buttons on the front instead of the side, it makes it a lot easier to know which one you are pressing. This monitor also had a "Color Vibrance" setting which sort of adjusts the saturation, something that the RL2455 lacks, but its a great feature.

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This monitor is the best thing to ever happen to me as a gamer. I was super happy with it. It is really sturdy, the picture quality is superb, and the low blue light mode really helps with eye fatigue or eye strain. The 1ms response time is no joke. Tried to play on a tv one time after using this monitor and could automatically feel the difference. The only negative thing to say about this is the sound doesnt go too high if you are trying to watch a movie or tv show. You ned to either have an exterior speaker or headphones for best sound quality experience. It is also a hassle with always having to press the buttons to edit the settings as there is no remote but after all, it is a monitor and not a tv. Well worth every penny though if you are a serious gamer

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