Product comparison · 2 monitors

BenQ VL2040AZ computer monitor vs BenQ XL2720Z computer monitor

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 15identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • VL2040AZ computer monitor:49.5 cm (19.5")
    • XL2720Z computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display resolution
    • VL2040AZ computer monitor:1600 x 900 pixels
    • XL2720Z computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Panel type
    • VL2040AZ computer monitor:TN+Film
    • XL2720Z computer monitor:TN
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • VL2040AZ computer monitor:200 cd/m²
    • XL2720Z computer monitor:300 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • VL2040AZ computer monitor:5 ms
    • XL2720Z computer monitor:1 ms
  • Supported graphics resolutions
    • VL2040AZ computer monitor:1600 x 900
    • XL2720Z computer monitor:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • VL2040AZ computer monitor:600:1
    • XL2720Z computer monitor:1000:1
  • Viewing angle, horizontal
    • VL2040AZ computer monitor:90°
    • XL2720Z computer monitor:170°

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Comparison of VL2040AZ, XL2720Z
65 specifications
Display11 differ
Display diagonalDiffers49.5 cm (19.5")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLEDLED
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Panel typeDiffersTN+FilmTN
Display brightness (typical)Differs200 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers5 ms1 ms
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 9001920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs600:11000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)12000000:112000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers90°170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers65°160°
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.27 x 0.27 mm0.311 x 0.311 mm
3DDiffersNoYes
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 83 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one50 - 76 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB hub versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers04
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentDiffersNoYes
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cm
PivotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pivot angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90
SwivellingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-45 - 45°
Tilt adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tilt angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of OSD languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 264 V
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (without stand)Differs464.3 mm642 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs178.5 mm273 mm
Height (without stand)Differs352.9 mm548 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs2.3 kg7.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source711 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source486 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 kg
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersLCDLED
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedNoNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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