BenQ released a Linux version of its Display Pilot 2 software at the end of 2025, but I only heard about this week when reading about the launch of the

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BenQ has released a Linux version of its Display Pilot 2 monitor management software, available as an AppImage. Currently at v1.1.0, it exclusively supports BenQ's RD-series monitors (RD240Q, RD280U/UA/UG, RD320U/UA). On Linux, it enables users to configure monitor shortcut buttons and adjust MoonHalo rear bias lighting. Official support is for Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS with GNOME 46 under X11, with Wayland support available via XCB compatibility mode though with some known issues. The announcement coincides with the launch of the new BenQ RD280UG, a spec-bumped 28-inch 3:2 4K+ coding monitor with 120Hz refresh rate and VRR.

BenQ Display Pilot 2 software now has a Linux version