BenQ Zowie XL2566X+ 24" Black 2024
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
BenQ Zowie XL2566X+ 24" Black 2024
The BenQ XL2566X+ is a 540Hz TN monitor that delivers unmatched motion clarity for competitive FPS gaming, with many users praising its DyAc 2 technology and responsiveness. However, it requires significant tweaking for color accuracy and has poor viewing angles, and some units suffer from hardware defects like screen glitches or white screens. While it excels in fast-paced games like CS2 and Valorant, most reviewers recommend it only for professional or hardcore esports players, noting that OLED monitors offer better overall image quality at the same price.
Pros
- Unmatched motion clarity for FPS games
- Excellent DyAc 2 technology
- Very low input lag and response time
- Plug-and-play 540Hz/600Hz support
- Easy to set up with back ports
Cons
- Poor color accuracy out of the box
- Narrow viewing angles (TN panel)
- Hardware defects (glitch lines, white screen)
- Requires constant tweaking for different apps
- Expensive for the image quality
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
The LG 45" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a high-end curved display with a 5K2K resolution and an 800R curvature. It offers impressive specs like a 0.03ms response time, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and versatile connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C with 90W power delivery. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and VESA compatibility for wall mounting. Overall, it is well-regarded for gaming and productivity, though the limited number of reviews prevents a definitive assessment.
Pros
- High 5K2K resolution
- Fast 0.03ms response time
- Up to 330Hz refresh rate
- Versatile connectivity options
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No detailed negative feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| BenQ Zowie XL2566X+ 24" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.1" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | TN | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 400 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 320 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 65W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 10.93 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
BenQ Zowie XL2566X+ 24" Black 2024
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (76th percentile)
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Below average display (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
BenQ Zowie XL2566X+ 24" Black 2024 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
