BenQ Introduces New Series LCD Monitors
Hardware manufacturer BenQ has introduced a new series of LCD monitors. The new G-series contains various models, ranging from 18.5″ to 24″. All but two models support 1080p video playback.
In total, BenQ introduces nine new models in the G series. The 18.5″ G920HDA is the only one that has to settle for a resolution of up to 1366×768 pixels. The 20″ monitor can display a maximum of 1600×900 pixels.
Both screens have a response time of 5ms and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. In addition to the two entry-level HD monitors, BenQ also introduces a few full HD monitors. These displays, with a screen size between 21.5″ and 24″, logically support a resolution of up to 1920×1080 pixels and all have a contrast ratio of 1000:1. The dynamic contrast ratio ranges from 10,000:1 to 40,000:1.
The G2410HD, G2412HD and G2411HD/HDA are equipped with Advanced Motion Accelerator technology, which according to the manufacturer should provide a sharper image and lower response times. All models are equipped with a D-sub connection. The G2320HD and the G2411HD also have an HDMI and a DVI-D connection.
| Size | 18.5″ | 20″ | 21.5″ | 23″ | 23.56″ | 23.56″ | 24″ |
| Resolution | 1366×768 | 1600×900 | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| panel | TN | TN | TN | TN | TN | TN | TN |
| Brightness | 300cd/m² | 250cd/m² | 300cd/m² | 300cd/m² | 300cd/m² | 300cd/m² | 300cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| dyn. contrast |
10000:1 | 40000:1 | 40000:1 | 40000:1 | 40000:1 | 40000:1 | 40000:1 |
| Response time | 5ms | 5ms | 5ms | 5ms | 5ms/2ms (g2g) | 5ms/2ms (g2g) | 5ms/2ms (g2g) |
| Viewing angle | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| connector | D-sub | D-sub | D-sub | D-sub dvi-d hdmi | D-sub dvi-d hdmi | D-sub dvi-d hdmi | D-sub |
| Consumption | 23W | 28W | 42W | 42W | 49W | 49W | 49W |