BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K vs ZOWIE XL2540: Which Monitor Is Better?

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Updated Jul 02, 2024 11:23 PM

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Size25"

Pixel Type TN

Variable Refresh Rate FreeSync

Native Resolution1920 x 1080

Max Refresh Rate 240 Hz

Size25"

Pixel Type TN

Variable Refresh Rate FreeSync

Native Resolution1920 x 1080

Max Refresh Rate 240 Hz

Our Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K and the BenQ ZOWIE XL2540 are very similar overall. The XL2546K has a better response time and a better SDR color gamut. However, the XL2540 gets brighter and has better gradient handling.

Variants

XL2540 (25")

XL2546K (25")

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25"

XL2540

25"

XL2546K

25"

XL2540

25"

XL2546K

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XL2540

25"

XL2546K

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XL2540

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XL2546K

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XL2540

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XL2546K

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Design

Style

Design Picture

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Size

Lock"

Curved

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Curve Radius

Locked

Weight (without stand)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight (with stand)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

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Stand

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Width

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Depth

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Ergonomics

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Height Adjustment

Lock" (Lock cm)

Switch Portrait/Landscape

Locked

Swivel Range

Locked

Tilt Range

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Back

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Wall Mount

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Borders

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Borders

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Thickness

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Thickness (with stand)

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Thickness (without stand)

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Build Quality

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Picture Quality

Contrast

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Checkerboard Picture

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Native Contrast

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Contrast With Local Dimming

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Local Dimming

N/A

Local Dimming Video

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Local Dimming

Locked

Backlight

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SDR Peak Brightness

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SDR Real Scene

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SDR Peak 2% Window

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SDR Peak 10% Window

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SDR Peak 25% Window

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SDR Peak 50% Window

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SDR Sustained 2% Window

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SDR ABL

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HDR Peak Brightness

N/A

HDR Real Scene

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HDR Peak 2% Window

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HDR Peak 10% Window

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HDR Peak 25% Window

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HDR Peak 50% Window

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HDR Peak 100% Window

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HDR Sustained 2% Window

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HDR Sustained 10% Window

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HDR Sustained 25% Window

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HDR Sustained 50% Window

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HDR Sustained 100% Window

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HDR ABL

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Horizontal Viewing Angle

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Horizontal Viewing Angle Video

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Horizontal Chroma Graph

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Color Washout From Left

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Color Washout From Right

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Horizontal Hue Graph

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Color Shift From Left

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Color Shift From Right

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Horizontal Lightness Graph

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Brightness Loss From Left

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Brightness Loss From Right

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Black Level Raise From Left

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Black Level Raise From Right

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Gamma Shift From Left

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Gamma Shift From Right

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Vertical Viewing Angle

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Vertical Chroma Graph

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Color Washout From Below

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Color Washout From Above

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Vertical Hue Graph

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Color Shift From Below

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Color Shift From Above

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Vertical Lightness Graph

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Brightness Loss From Below

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Brightness Loss From Above

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Black Level Raise From Below

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Black Level Raise From Above

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Gamma Shift From Below

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Gray Uniformity

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50% Uniformity Picture

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50% Std. Dev.

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50% DSE

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5% Uniformity Picture

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5% Std. Dev.

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5% DSE

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Black Uniformity

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Native Black Uniformity Picture

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Native Std. Dev.

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Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

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Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

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Pre Calibration

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Pre Calibration Picture

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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Picture Mode

Locked

Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Luminance Settings

Lock

Contrast Setting

Lock

RGB Controls

Locked

Gamma Setting

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Color Temperature

Lock K

White Balance dE

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Color dE

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Gamma

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Post Calibration

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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Picture Mode

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Luminance

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Luminance Settings

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Contrast Setting

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RGB Controls

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Gamma Setting

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Color Temperature

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White Balance dE

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Color dE

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Gamma

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SDR Color Gamut

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Color Gamut sRGB Picture

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sRGB xy

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Color Gamut ARGB Picture

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Adobe RGB xy

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sRGB Picture Mode

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Adobe RGB Picture Mode

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SDR Color Volume

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sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

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sRGB In ICtCp

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Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

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Adobe RGB In ICtCp

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sRGB Picture Mode

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Adobe RGB Picture Mode

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HDR Color Gamut

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Wide Color Gamut

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Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

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DCI P3 xy

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Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

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Rec. 2020 xy

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DCI P3 Picture Mode

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Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

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HDR Color Volume

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Rec. 2020 In ICtCp

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DCI P3 Picture Mode

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Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

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Image Retention

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Image Retention Picture

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IR After 0 Min Recovery

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IR After 2 Min Recovery

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IR After 4 Min Recovery

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IR After 6 Min Recovery

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IR After 8 Min Recovery

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Gradient

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Color Depth

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Color Bleed

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Color Bleed Horizontal

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Pixel Row Error

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Reflections

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Screen Finish

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Total Reflections

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Indirect Reflections

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Calculated Direct Reflections

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Text Clarity

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ClearType On

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Pixel Type

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Pixels

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Sub-Pixel Layout

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Motion

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

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Response Time Table

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Best Overdrive Setting

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Rise / Fall Time

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Total Response Time

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Overshoot Error

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Dark Rise / Fall Time

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Dark Total Response Time

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Dark Overshoot Error

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Response Time @ 60Hz

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Response Time Table

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Best Overdrive Setting

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Rise / Fall Time

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Total Response Time

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Overshoot Error

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Dark Rise / Fall Time

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Dark Total Response Time

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Dark Overshoot Error

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Image Flicker

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Backlight Picture

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Flicker-Free

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

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BFI Frequency Picture

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BFI Maximum Frequency

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BFI Minimum Frequency

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Refresh Rate

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Variable Refresh Rate

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Native

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Max Refresh Rate

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Variable Refresh Rate

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FreeSync

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G-SYNC

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VRR Maximum

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VRR Minimum

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VRR Supported Connectors

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Inputs

Input Lag

N/A

Native Resolution

Lock ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

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Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz

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10 Bit HDR

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

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Resolution And Size

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Native Resolution

Locked

Aspect Ratio

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Megapixels

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Pixel Density

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Screen Diagonal

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Screen Area

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Inputs

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Total Inputs

DisplayPort

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Mini DisplayPort

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HDMI

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DVI

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VGA

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DisplayPort Out

Locked

USB

Locked

USB C

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Analog Audio Out 3.5mm

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Microphone In 3.5mm

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Analog Audio Out RCA

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Power Supply

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Features

Additional Features

RGB Illumination

Locked

Speakers

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HDR10

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Multiple Input Display

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

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Controls

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In The Box

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XL2540

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XL2546K

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XL2540

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XL2546K

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XL2540

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XL2546K

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XL2540

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XL2546K

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XL2540

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XL2546K