BenQ XL2430T Review
When you're gaming, speed can mean the difference between winning and losing, which is why most gamers require a blazing-fast PC with lots of graphics horsepower. However, it just doesn't make sense to pair all that PC hardware with a monitor designed for everyday use. Enter the BenQ XL2430T ($399), a feature-rich display designed exclusively for gaming. Based on a 24-inch Twisted Nematic (TN) panel with a 1-millisecond pixel response and a 144 Hz refresh rate, the XL2430T ($768.36 at Amazon) delivers solid gaming, color, and gray-scale performance and is equipped with a generous selection of I/O ports and a multi-position stand. At $400, it's not exactly cheap, but it's certainly more affordable than its G-Sync-enabled sibling (and our Editors' Choice), the BenQ XL2420G.
Design and Features
The XL2430T sports a slightly different design than its predecessors, the BenQ XL2420T and XL2420TX. The matte-black cabinet with a glossy-back panel is the same, but a flat, rectangular sta...
The BenQ XL2430T is a full-featured, midsize gaming monitor that delivers solid all-around performance, a fast pixel response, and a 144Hz refresh rate.
Solid gaming performance; Multiple I/O ports; Fully adjustable stand; Lots of gaming settings
Pricey; Narrow viewing angles