BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K vs ZOWIE XQ2566X: Which Monitor Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

Picture Quality

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)

VRR Motion Performance

Refresh Rate Compliance

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

Response Time @ 120Hz

Response Time @ 60Hz

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Response Time @ 60Hz

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

macOS Compatibility

Additional Features

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Products

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Jul 02, 2024 11:23 PM

Tested using Methodology v2.1.2

Updated Aug 26, 2026 07:06 PM

This review is in Early access

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Picture

Size 25"

Panel Type TN

Native Resolution 1920 x 1080

Max Refresh Rate 240 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate FreeSync

Size 24"

Panel Type LCD

Native Resolution 2560 x 1440

Max Refresh Rate 360 Hz

Sub-Type TN

Variable Refresh Rate Locked

Our Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

XL2546K (25")

ZOWIE XQ2566X (25")

Review

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25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

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Main Differences for

Mixed Usage

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Mixed Usage

0.0

N/A

PC Gaming

0.0

0.0

Console Gaming

N/A

0.0

Office

0.0

0.0

Multimedia

0.0

N/A

Editing

0.0

0.0

HDR Gaming

0.0

N/A

Brightness

N/A

0.0

Response Time

N/A

0.0

HDR Picture

N/A

0.0

SDR Picture

N/A

0.0

Color Accuracy

N/A

0.0

Design

Style

Design Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Curved

Locked

Locked

Curve Radius

Locked

Locked

Size

Lock"

Lock"

Weight (without stand)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight (with stand)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Ergonomics

N/A

N/A

Ergonomics Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Ergonomics Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Ergonomics Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Back Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Height Adjustment

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel

Lock" (Lock cm)

Tilt Range

Locked

Locked

Rotate Portrait/Landscape

Locked

Locked

Swivel Range

Locked

Locked

Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

Stand

Stand Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Thickness Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Base Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Base Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (With Display)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight (With Display)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Display

Display Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Display Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Display Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Size

Lock"

Lock"

Housing Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Housing Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (Without Stand)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight (Without Stand)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Controls

Controls Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Power Supply

Locked

Locked

Back

Back Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

Borders

Borders Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Borders

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness

Thickness Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Thickness (with stand)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (without stand)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Picture Quality

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Checkerboard Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Checkerboard Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Checkerboard Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming

N/A

N/A

Local Dimming

N/A

N/A

Local Dimming Video

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Local Dimming Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Local Dimming Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

SDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

Real Scene

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Minimum Brightness

Lock cd/m²

HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

EOTF

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K EOTF Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X EOTF Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

VESA DisplayHDR Certification

Locked

Real Scene

N/A

N/A

Peak 2% Window

N/A

N/A

Peak 10% Window

N/A

N/A

Peak 25% Window

N/A

N/A

Peak 50% Window

N/A

N/A

Peak 100% Window

N/A

N/A

Sustained 2% Window

N/A

N/A

Sustained 10% Window

N/A

N/A

Sustained 25% Window

N/A

N/A

Sustained 50% Window

N/A

N/A

Sustained 100% Window

N/A

N/A

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

N/A

N/A

Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

5% Uniformity Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

5% Std. Dev.

Lock%

5% DSE

Lock%

Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Native Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

N/A

N/A

Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)

N/A

N/A

Pre Calibration Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Pre Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Pre Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy

Lock%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature (Avg.)

Lock K

Lock K

Gamma (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Color dE (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Contrast Setting

Lock

Lock

RGB Settings

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Brightness Setting

Lock

Lock

Measured Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Brightness Locked

Locked

Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)

N/A

N/A

Post Calibration Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Post Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Post Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy

Lock%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature (Avg.)

Lock K

Lock K

Gamma (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Color dE (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Contrast Setting

Lock

Lock

RGB Settings

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Brightness Setting

Lock

Lock

Measured Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

ICC Profile

Download

Download

SDR Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

sRGB Color Gamut Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K sRGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X sRGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

sRGB Coverage xy

Lock%

Lock%

sRGB Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Adobe RGB Coverage xy

Lock%

Lock%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

HDR Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Wide Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

DCI-P3 Coverage xy

N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy

N/A

N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

DCI P3 xy

N/A

HDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp

N/A

N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp

N/A

N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Viewing Angle Video

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Chroma Graph

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Color Washout From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Hue Graph

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Color Shift From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Lightness Graph

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Brightness Loss From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Text Clarity

N/A

N/A

ClearType On

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K ClearType On Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X ClearType On Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ClearType Off

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K ClearType Off Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X ClearType Off Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pixel Type

Locked

Locked

Pixels

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sub-Pixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Panel Technology

Spectral Power Distribution

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pixels

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Panel Type

Locked

Locked

Sub-Type

Locked

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Direct Reflections

N/A

N/A

Ring Light Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Direct Reflections Graph

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity

Lock%

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Ambient Black Level Raise

N/A

N/A

Black Level Raise Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Black Level Raise Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Black Level Raise Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Ambient Black Level Raise Graph

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Ambient Black Level Raise Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Ambient Black Level Raise Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Black Luminance @ 0 lx

Lock cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx

Lock cd/m²

Total Reflected Light

N/A

N/A

Bright Room Off Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Total Reflection Ring Light Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Total Reflection Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Total Reflection Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Total Reflected Light Intensity

Lock% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts

Locked

Gradient

N/A

N/A

Gradient Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Depth

Lock Bit

Lock Bit

Vertical Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Vertical Viewing Angle Video

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Vertical Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Vertical Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Vertical Chroma Graph

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Vertical Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Vertical Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout From Below

Lock°

Color Washout From Above

Lock°

Vertical Hue Graph

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Vertical Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Vertical Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift From Below

Lock°

Color Shift From Above

Lock°

Vertical Lightness Graph

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Vertical Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Vertical Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss From Below

Lock°

Brightness Loss From Above

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Below

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Above

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Below

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Above

Lock°

SDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

sRGB In ICtCp

Lock%

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Adobe RGB In ICtCp

Lock%

sRGB Picture Mode

Locked

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Locked

Image Retention

N/A

N/A

Image Retention Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Image Retention Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Image Retention Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

IR After 0 Min Recovery

Lock%

IR After 2 Min Recovery

Lock%

IR After 4 Min Recovery

Lock%

IR After 6 Min Recovery

Lock%

IR After 8 Min Recovery

Lock%

IR After 10 Min Recovery

Lock%

Color Bleed

N/A

N/A

Color Bleed Horizontal

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Color Bleed Horizontal Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Color Bleed Horizontal Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pixel Row Error

Lock%

Color Bleed Vertical

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Color Bleed Vertical Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Color Bleed Vertical Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pixel Column Error

Lock%

Reflections

N/A

N/A

Average Room

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Average Room Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Average Room Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Average Room Off Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bright Room Off Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Total Reflections

Lock%

Indirect Reflections

Lock%

Calculated Direct Reflections

Lock%

Motion

Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Dual Mode Setting

Locked

Native Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit

N/A

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit

N/A

DSC Toggle

Locked

DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP

N/A

DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI

N/A

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

FreeSync

Locked

Locked

G-SYNC

Locked

Locked

VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

VRR Supported Connectors

Locked

Locked

Native

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

VRR Motion Performance

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo VRR

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Pursuit Photo VRR Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Pursuit Photo VRR Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

OD Mode CAD Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K OD Mode CAD Comparison Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X OD Mode CAD Comparison Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Recommended VRR OD Setting

Locked

Variable Overdrive Advertised

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Best CAD

Lock

Worst CAD

Lock

Refresh Rate Compliance

N/A

N/A

Fast GTG Sequence

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Fast GTG Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Fast GTG Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

VRR Compliance

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K VRR Compliance Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X VRR Compliance Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Compliance @ Max Hz

Lock%

Compliance @ 120 FPS

Lock%

Compliance @ 60 FPS

Lock%

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

RGB Overshoot

Lock%

Lock RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

Lock%

Lock RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Heatmap First Response

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K Heatmap First Response Sample

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Heatmap Total Response

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Heatmap RGB Overshoot

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Motion Blur Picture

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Response Time Table

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CAD @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

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CAD Heatmap 120Hz

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OD Transition 120Hz

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Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Response Time @ 120Hz

Worst 10% First Response Time

Lock ms

RGB Overshoot

Lock RGB

Total Response Time

Lock ms

First Response Time

Lock ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Worst 10% Total Response Time

Lock ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

Lock RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap

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120Hz Total Response Heatmap

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120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot

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CAD @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

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CAD Heatmap 60Hz

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OD Transition 60Hz

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Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Response Time @ 60Hz

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

RGB Overshoot

Lock%

Lock RGB

Worst 10% Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

Lock%

Lock RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap

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60Hz Total Response Heatmap

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60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Backlight Strobing Picture

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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Locked

Locked

Maximum Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Minimum Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Pulse Width Control

Locked

Pulse Phase Control

Locked

Pulse Amplitude Control

Locked

VRR At The Same Time

Locked

VRR Flicker

N/A

N/A

VRR Flicker Video

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VRR Flicker Graph

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Dark Gray Flicker

Lock RGB

Middle Gray Flicker

Lock RGB

Light Gray Flicker

Lock RGB

VRR Flicker Control Setting

Locked

Image Flicker

N/A

N/A

Backlight Picture

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Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

Locked

Locked

Response Time @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

Motion Blur Picture

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Response Time Table

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Best Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

Rise / Fall Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Overshoot Error

Lock%

Lock RGB

Dark Rise / Fall Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Dark Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Dark Overshoot Error

Lock%

Lock RGB

Inputs

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

Native Resolution @ Max Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

Variable Refresh Rate

Lock ms

Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz

Lock ms

10 Bit HDR

N/A

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Lock ms

Lock ms

Resolution

N/A

N/A

Native Resolution

Locked

Locked

Aspect Ratio

Locked

Locked

Megapixels

Lock MP

Lock MP

Pixel Density

Lock PPI

Lock PPI

Screen Diagonal

Lock"

Screen Area

Lock in²

PS5 Compatibility

N/A

N/A

PS5 Compatibility Photo

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PS5 Compatibility Table

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4k @ 120Hz

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

N/A

N/A

XSX Compatibility Photo

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XSX Compatibility Table

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4k @ 120Hz

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

Inputs

Inputs 1

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Inputs

Inputs 1

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DisplayPort

Locked

Locked

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth

Locked

Mini DisplayPort

Locked

Locked

HDMI

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth

Locked

Daisy Chaining

Locked

3.5mm Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

HDR10

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

DVI

Locked

VGA

Locked

DisplayPort Out

Locked

USB

Locked

Locked

USB C

Locked

Locked

Microphone In 3.5mm

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Analog Audio Out RCA

Locked

Power Supply

Locked

Locked

USB

USB-A Ports

Locked

Locked

USB-A Rated Speed

Locked

USB-B Upstream Port

Locked

USB-C Ports

Locked

Locked

USB-C Upstream

Locked

USB-C Rated Speed

Locked

USB-C Power Delivery

Locked

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

Locked

Thunderbolt

Locked

macOS Compatibility

macOS Screenshot

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Features

Additional Features

Speakers

Locked

Locked

RGB Illumination

Locked

Locked

Multiple Input Display

Locked

Locked

KVM Switch

Locked

Smart OS

Locked

HDR10

Locked

Locked

On-Screen Display (OSD)

OSD Picture

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Controls

Controls Picture

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Check Price

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

25"

XL2546K

25"

ZOWIE XQ2566X

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X

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