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 (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong color (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average display (9th percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
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 | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24.100000381469727 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | TN | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 540 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ Zowie XL2586X 24.1" | 72.6 | 44.7 | 8.9 | 23 | 29.4 | 72.1 | 95.4 | 93.3 | 90.8 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.3 | 82.6 | 99.7 | 97.2 | 0 | 90.4 | 96 | 97 | 90.8 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74.2 | 75.4 | 71.9 | 96.2 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 93.3 | 86 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 99.4 | 32.2 | 99.7 | 97.2 | 0 | 72.1 | 87.2 | 93.3 | 95.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 82.6 | 98.3 | 97.2 | 76.4 | 72.1 | 55.7 | 99.3 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.7 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 85.8 | 76.4 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 81.9 | 75.8 |
Usage Scores
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