BenQ Zowie XL2586X 24.1" Black 2024
Its 540Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time on a 24.1-inch Fast TN panel deliver the highest motion clarity available for competitive gaming. DyAc 2 technology and the included shielding hood further reduce blur and distractions, while the industrial-grade ball bearing stand provides precise, durable height adjustment. This monitor is best for esports competitors in titles like Valorant or CS2 who prioritize frame fluidity over resolution and color accuracy.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong ergonomic (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average display (8th percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 24.1" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 540 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 320 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Power | 65 |
| Weight | 7.2 kg / 15.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ Zowie XL2586X 24.1" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24.100000381469727 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | TN | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 540 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ Zowie XL2586X 24.1" | 72.7 | 45.2 | 8.3 | 23.2 | 28.2 | 72.9 | 95.8 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 74.5 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 82 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 0 | 90.5 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg 1 offer From $670
Amazon 1 offer From $900
Price History
Usage Scores
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