Product comparison · 2 monitors

BenQ GW2255 computer monitor vs BenQ XL2720T computer monitor

40specifications compared
20differ
20identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GW2255 computer monitor:54.6 cm (21.5")
- XL2720T computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
Panel type
- GW2255 computer monitor:WVA
- XL2720T computer monitor:TN+Film
Display brightness (typical)
- GW2255 computer monitor:250 cd/m²
- XL2720T computer monitor:300 cd/m²
Response time
- GW2255 computer monitor:6 ms
- XL2720T computer monitor:1 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)
- GW2255 computer monitor:3000:1
- XL2720T computer monitor:1000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- GW2255 computer monitor:20000000:1
- XL2720T computer monitor:12000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- GW2255 computer monitor:178°
- XL2720T computer monitor:170°
Viewing angle, vertical
- GW2255 computer monitor:178°
- XL2720T computer monitor:160°

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Comparison of GW2255, XL2720T
52 specifications	A BenQ GW2255 computer monitor Model GW2255 View product	B BenQ XL2720T computer monitor Model XL2720T View product
Display9 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display technology	LED	LED
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	WVA	TN+Film
Display brightness (typical)Differs	250 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	6 ms	1 ms
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	1000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	20000000:1	12000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	178°	170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	178°	160°
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.248 x 0.248 mm	0.311 x 0.311 mm
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	No	No
Built-in camera	No	No
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDCP	Yes	Yes
Ergonomics2 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Height adjustmentDiffers	No	Yes
Adjustable height (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cm
SwivellingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 45°
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 15°	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Number of OSD languages	17	17
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	21 W	27 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95 - 265 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (without stand)Differs	525 mm	642 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	174 mm	273 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	400 mm	548 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.8 kg	7.5 kg
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LED	LCD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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