The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P is a 24 inch, 1080p monitor with great gaming performance. It has an excellent response time, delivering clear motion with only a short blur trail behind fast-moving objects. It has outstanding low input lag, but unfortunately, it doesn't support any of the variable refresh rate technologies, like AMD's FreeSync. This monitor has good peak brightness and good reflection handling, so glare shouldn't be an issue in a bright room. Unfortunately, it has terrible black uniformity, and like all TN monitors the image degrades when viewed at an angle.
Our Verdict
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P is an okay monitor for most uses. It's a great gaming monitor, with low input lag and a fast response time. The screen is a bit small, though, and the 1080p native resolution isn't great for multitasking in an office or for media creation. It doesn't support HDR, the image degrades when viewed at an angle, and it has terrible black uniformity.
- Excellent response time.
- Outstanding low input lag.
- Good peak brightness and good reflection handling.
- Terrible black uniformity.
- Image degrades at an angle.
- Doesn't support any advanced gaming features, like FreeSync.
The BenQ XL2411P is a decent monitor for office use. It has great ergonomics, so it's easy to place it in an ideal viewing position. It also has good reflection handling and good peak brightness, so glare shouldn't be an issue in a bright room. Unfortunately, the image degrades when viewed at an angle, and the screen is too small and too low resolution to multitask comfortably.
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P is a great monitor for gaming. It has an excellent response time, resulting in clear motion with very little blur, and it has outstanding low input lag, for a responsive gaming experience. Unfortunately, it doesn't support any variable refresh rate technologies, and the 1080p resolution might disappoint some gamers.
The BenQ XL2411P is a reasonable monitor for multimedia. It has outstanding low input lag, for a responsive experience, and good reflection handling. The 24 inch, 1080p screen might be too small for some people, though, and like all TN monitors the image degrades when viewed at an angle.
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P is an okay monitor for media creation. It has great ergonomics, so you can easily place it in an ideal viewing position or turn it to share your screen, but unfortunately, the image degrades at an angle. The low resolution, relatively small screen isn't great for multitasking.
This monitor doesn't support HDR.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 15, 2022: The review incorrectly stated that the HDMI port supports HDMI 2.0 bandwidth. It's actually limited to HDMI 1.4.
- Updated Jan 13, 2022: Changed the backlight to edge-lit.
- Updated Jun 26, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Oct 09, 2019: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 24 inch BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P, which is part of BenQ's ZOWIE lineup, but is the only size available. The XL2411 (non "P") is a different monitor, with slightly different connectors. We don't expect our review to be valid for it.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their ZOWIE XL2411P doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests like gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Notes |
| XL2411P | 24" | 1080p | 144Hz | |
| XL2411 | 24" | 1080p | 144Hz | |
| XL2430 | 24" | 1080p | 144Hz | |
| XL2540 | 24.5" | 1080p | 240Hz |
The BenQ XL2411P we reviewed was manufactured in July 2019.
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The BenQ XL2411P is a great budget gaming monitor. It has very few of the additional features found on most gaming monitors, but still delivers a great gaming experience. See also our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best budget gaming monitors, and the best 1080p monitors.
The ASUS VG248QE and the BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P are very similar overall. the BenQ has a more versatile black frame insertion feature that is supported over a wider range of refresh rates, but the ASUS has a faster response time.
The ViewSonic XG2402 is better than the BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P. The ViewSonic has a faster response time, resulting in clearer motion with almost no noticeable blur behind fast-moving objects. The BenQ has an optional black frame insertion feature, though, but motion still looks better on the ViewSonic. The ViewSonic supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology for a nearly tear-free gaming experience.
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P is much better than the Acer GN246HL Bbid. The BenQ has much better ergonomics and a flicker-free backlight. The Acer has a faster response time, but there is noticeable overshoot, causing distracting ghosting artifacts behind fast-moving objects. The BenQ has lower input lag, ensuring a responsive gaming experience, even when gaming at 60Hz, great for console gamers.
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P is a bit better than the ASUS VG245H. The BenQ has a faster refresh rate, resulting in smoother overall motion, even though the ASUS has a slightly faster response time. The BenQ also has an optional black frame insertion feature, resulting in even clearer motion. The ASUS, on the other hand, supports AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, resulting in a nearly tear-free gaming experience.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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