EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS, 9 AUGUST 2023 – BenQ receives Eyesafe® Certification 2.0 for its latest series of large-format interactive displays for education. The BenQ Boards Pro RP04 and Master RM04 ensure protection against high-energy blue light while maintaining optimal colour performance.

The latest certificates issued by Eyesafe—the worldwide leader in blue light management technology—verify that both models of the BenQ Boards have undergone testing and have satisfied the Eyesafe® Display Requirements 2.0, the newest blue light emission and colour performance criteria set by Eyesafe and TÜV Rheinland, the globally renowned third-party certification organisation.

“Being the first interactive display provider to get Eyesafe Certified 2.0 is a clear testament to BenQ’s commitment to providing the best education technology for schools. We ensure that teachers and students get the best learning tools while also protecting their health with our ClassroomCare® technologies,” says Claire Huang, Director of BenQ's Cloud Innovation Centre and Display Solutions Department.

Considered the industry benchmark for low blue light emissions, Eyesafe Display Requirements 2.0 introduces a new metric called the Radiance Protection Factor (RPF®), a rating system that is designed to help users quickly identify and compare devices and their respective blue light emissions.

RPF is calculated using a scaling factor that is based on the current technological limits of current LCD and OLED technologies. It assigns displays a number (ranging from 1 to 100) that reflects the displays’ blue light toxicity. This value simplifies the complex blue light toxicity formula that Eyesafe and TÜV Rheinland use for measurements.

“Similar to how the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) measures protection for the skin, the Radiance Protection Factor (RPF) scale measures blue light emissions and potential risk for the eyes. Higher RPF numbers indicate a greater reduction of high-energy blue light in a display, so the higher the number, the better,” explains Elishaa Batdorf, Marketing Director at Eyesafe.

The BenQ Board Pro RP04, BenQ’s latest premium interactive display for education, currently has an RPF50 rating, while the BenQ Board Master RM04 has a rating of RPF35.

Eyesafe Inc. is the worldwide supplier of advanced blue light mitigating technology, solutions, and standards. With pioneering products and services, in collaboration with healthcare, Eyesafe is shaping the future of consumer electronics. Eyesafe® Standards, Eyesafe® Technology and the associated intellectual property portfolio are developed by a world-class team of eye doctors, engineers, and scientists with decades of experience in electronics, display materials, light management, optometry, and ophthalmology. The Eyesafe brand is trusted by consumers and integrated into millions of digital devices from Dell, HP, Lenovo, ZAGG and others. Eyesafe was recently ranked #5 in the computer hardware category in the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Learn more at eyesafe.com.

150 years of safety: Since 1872, TÜV Rheinland’s mission has been to make technology safe for people and the environment. From the steam engine to digitalization, what started as a regional association for the monitoring of steam boilers has evolved into a global testing service provider. Today, TÜV Rheinland ensures safety and quality in almost all areas of business and life. TÜV Rheinland’s experts test technical systems and products around the globe, support innovations in technology and business, train people in numerous professions, and certify management systems according to international standards. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact for more sustainability and against corruption. Learn more at www.tuv.com.

Founded on the corporate vision of 'Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life,' BenQ Corporation is a world-leading provider of human technology and solutions, dedicated to elevating and enriching every aspect of consumers' lives. To realise this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today - lifestyle, business, healthcare, and education - with the goal of enabling people to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier, and enhance learning. This includes a diverse portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies, spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, audio products, and lifestyle lighting. Because it matters.

The BenQ Group is a powerhouse with a market capitalisation of over $25 billion. It consists of over 30 independent companies operating in more than 30 countries across numerous industries, with a combined workforce of over 100,000 employees. Each Group member is a recognised leader in its field, contributing to the BenQ Group's vast resources, broad R&D, and distinct strategic strengths. By leveraging each company's vertical specialisation to create true scale across horizontal markets, the BenQ Group controls a highly efficient value chain with the unrivalled ability to deliver critical components and world-class solutions in industries such as LCD monitors, projectors, healthcare, 5G networking, green energy, fine chemicals and advanced materials, lighting, IC design, precision components, system integration, branded business, and service. The Group is committed to profitable and sustainable businesses that share its long-standing vision of 'Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life.'

The BenQ Group companies include BenQ Corporation, Qisda Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, BenQ Materials Corp., BenQ Guru Corp., BenQ Medical Center, BenQ Medical Technology Corp., BenQ AB DentCare Corp., BenQ Dialysis Technology Corp., K2 international medical inc., DFI Inc., Partner Tech Corp., Data Image Corp., MetaAge Corp., ACE PILLAR Co., LTD., Alpha Networks Inc., Hitron Technologies Inc., Lextar Electronics Corp., and Raydium Semiconductor Corp.