360Hz Refresh Rate
A 360Hz refresh rate is specified for this 24.5-inch monitor.
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Zowie XL2566K
A 24.5-inch 360Hz TN monitor designed exclusively for top-tier competitive esports, featuring DyAc⁺ technology.
Product Highlights
Competitive Esports Design
The XL2566K is described as designed exclusively for top-tier competitive esports and features DyAc⁺ technology.
Full HD TN Panel
The TN panel delivers a 1920 x 1080 resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio, with a specified 0.5 response time.
The BenQ Zowie XL2566K is a 24.5-inch Full HD TN monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, 0.5 response time, and DyAc⁺ technology, designed for top-tier competitive esports.
Media Reviews
PC Gamer86/100
BenQ Zowie XL2566K gaming monitor review
The monitor is a highly specialized professional tool for tournament-level gaming that sacrifices general-purpose image quality for speed, making it an excellent purchase for pros but less suitable for average users.
TechRadar (via Yahoo Tech)5/5
BenQ Zowie XL2566K review: for pro gamers only
The monitor offers unmatched speed and motion performance tailored specifically for competitive FPS gamers, but its poor color reproduction, contrast, and viewing angles make it unsuitable for casual users.
TFTCentral
BenQ Zowie XL2566K Review
A specialized display that provides excellent, market-leading motion clarity and response times for pure competitive gaming, despite inherent limitations of its TN panel technology regarding color gamut and general utility.
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igor´sLAB
BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K Review – With TN panel and DyAc+ and the best motion clarity to the eSports top!|igor´sLAB
The monitor is described as the best LCD gaming screen tested to date for eSports professionals due to its superior DyAc+ motion clarity, justifying its niche TN-panel design.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sync Support | Yes | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Brightness | 320 nits | nits |
| Brightness Typical | 320 | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | |
| Curvature | Flat | |
| Ergonomic Adjustments | height adjustment, tilt, swivel | |
| Panel Type | TN | |
| Ports | HDMI 2.0 (x2), DisplayPort 1.4 (x1), Headphone jack, mini-USB (for S.Switch) | |
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | ms |
| Screen Size | 24.5 inches | inches |
| Vesa Mount Compatibility | Yes |
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