New BenQ display offers powerful blue-light protection

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BenQ will showcase a new display it calls the market leader for blue-light protection.
BenQ will showcase a new display it calls the market leader for blue-light protection.
Photo: BenQ

BenQ and Eyesafe said Tuesday they’ll showcase a new display with “the world’s most advanced blue light technology” at CES 2023.

The companies said the new BenQ Eyesafe DTX monitor features a Radiance Protection Factor (RPF) of 70, the highest protection against blue light on the market. And it doesn’t compromise display performance.

BenQ Eyesafe DTX Monitor

BenQ is known for its range of computer monitors. Eyesafe develops blue-light mitigation technology. They collaborated on the new Eyesafe DTX Monitor, they said in a press release.

Eyesafe DTX, a patented hardware technology, helps reduce a display’s “blue-light toxicity while improving display performance,” they said. They added the technology actually uses blue light to enhance performance.

“Unlike other hardware and software solutions that dramatically impact color gamut, white point and luminance, Eyesafe DTX brings a proprietary approach that maximizes blue light protection without compromising color performance,” they noted.

Here’s a description of Eyesafe DTX from the companies:

Eyesafe DTX is an innovative solution that utilizes and recycles high-energy blue light within the display stack to reduce toxicity, while improving overall display performance. Unlike other LED solutions, this technology is a bespoke solution calibrated to meet the specific requirements of each brand or manufacturing partner. Additionally, unlike other typical approaches to lowering toxic blue light emissions, Eyesafe DTX is the only solution developed in concert with the world’s leading optometrists and ophthalmologists.

CES Innovation Award winner

BenQ said the new Eyesafe DTX Monitor won a 2023 CES Innovation Award. It will sit on display in the Innovation Showcase Wednesday through Sunday at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. It’s one of eight products in the Computer Hardware and Components category.

“BenQ has always placed tremendous importance on consumer health and safety throughout the product development process, and today’s announcement marks a seminal moment for our company,” said Conway Lee, BenQ’s CEO and president.

“We are honored to be recognized, together with our partners at Eyesafe, by the Consumer Technology Association for our shared commitment to health and safety as well as optimal display performance,” he added.

Eyestrain versus performance less of a question

The companies suggested display performance without eyestrain from blue light could be a wave of the future.

“Eyesafe DTX was designed for human health. We are showing the industry that the era of blue light mitigation at the expense of color performance is now a thing of the past,” said Justin Barrett. He’s Eyesore’s co-founder and CEO.

“This is a significant leap in terms of how we as an industry think about blue light and rich, vivid display. It’s no long a question of ‘either’ or ‘or.’ Now it’s a matter of ‘and’ and ‘plus,'” he added.

And at least one optometrist agrees. He leads the Eyesafe Vision Health Advisory Board, which advises Eyesafe on blue light health and safety standards.

“BenQ clearly understands the need for blue light mitigation solutions. And they are on the forefront of this important public health concern,” said Dr. David Friess. “We commend the leadership of BenQ for taking such a strong stand on blue light protection.”

BenQ did not offer complete specifications or a release date for the new Eyesafe DTX display.

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