BenQ Board Pro and Master Awarded Eyesafe® Certification 2.0
  • BenQ
  • 2023-12-01

COSTA MESA, California—July 3, 2023 — BenQ receives Eyesafe® Certification 2.0 for its latest series of large-format interactive displays for education. The BenQ Board Pro RP04 and BenQ Board Master RM04 smart boards ensure protection against high-energy blue light while maintaining optimal color performance.

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

“Being the first smart board provider to get Eyesafe Certified 2.0 is a clear testament to BenQ’s commitment in 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 Center 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 smart board for education currently has an RPF50 rating, while the BenQ Board Master RM04 has a rating of RPF35.

About Eyesafe

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 is 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 in 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.

About TÜV Rheinland

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.

About BenQ

BenQ Corp. is a leading innovator of display solutions offering an extensive line of monitors, projectors, and interactive displays for different applications. As an education technology provider, BenQ designs solutions that help schools create flexible learning environments that foster healthy and active learning. Learn more at www.benq.com.