{"id":3743,"date":"2026-03-22T04:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T04:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/benq-display-pilot-2-now-available-for-linux-users\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T04:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T04:00:42","slug":"benq-display-pilot-2-now-available-for-linux-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/benq-display-pilot-2-now-available-for-linux-users\/","title":{"rendered":"BenQ Display Pilot 2: Now Available for Linux Users!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BenQ recently announced the launch of a Linux version of its <em>Display Pilot 2<\/em> software, which became available at the end of 2025. This revelation came to light alongside the introduction of their latest coding monitor, the BenQ RD280UG. This 28-inch monitor features a 3:2 aspect ratio, 4K+ resolution (3840\u00d72560), and a 120 Hz refresh rate, with a price tag of $699 in the US and \u00a3599 in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>The BenQ RD series includes the RD280UG, RD280UA, and RD280U, with the new RD280UG offering upgraded specifications, including higher refresh rates and contrast ratios, along with improved built-in speakers. Users can connect via HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, or USB-C.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Display Pilot 2<\/em> software, previously available only on Windows and macOS, now allows Linux users to control specific monitor functions, including browser shortcuts and &#8216;MoonHalo&#8217; rear bias lighting features. However, the Linux version is exclusively compatible with the RD series monitors.<\/p>\n<p>Linux support for the software is officially confirmed for Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS with GNOME 46 and can also function on Wayland using X11, though some issues have been reported. Users with compatible monitors can find the <em>Display Pilot 2<\/em> download on BenQ&#8217;s website to access the new features.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the <em>Display Pilot 2<\/em> for Linux, you can visit the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.benq.eu\/en-uk\/support\/downloads-faq\/products\/monitor\/display-pilot-2\/software-driver.html\">BenQ support page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BenQ recently announced the launch of a Linux version of its Display Pilot 2 software, which became available at the end of 2025. This revelation came to light alongside the introduction of their latest coding monitor, the BenQ RD280UG. 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