Dell Alienware AW2523HF vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X: Which Monitor Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

Accelerated Longevity Test

Picture Quality

Horizontal Viewing Angle

Vertical Viewing Angle

Gray Uniformity

Black Uniformity

Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)

Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)

SDR Color Gamut

HDR Color Gamut

HDR Color Volume

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)

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Video And Audio Ports

macOS Compatibility

Additional Features

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Products

Dell Alienware AW2523HF

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X

Tested using Methodology v2.0.1

Updated Mar 10, 2025 02:20 PM

Tested using Methodology v2.0.1

Updated Feb 19, 2025 04:50 PM

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Picture

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Picture

Max Refresh Rate 360 Hz

Size 25"

Pixel Type IPS

Native Resolution 1920 x 1080

Max Refresh Rate 240 Hz

Size 25"

Pixel Type TN

Native Resolution 1920 x 1080

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Gaming Size
24-25 Inch
1080p

Our Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2523HF

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X

The Dell Alienware AW2523HF and the BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X are both designed for esports gamers. However, the Dell is the better monitor. It has a higher refresh rate for a smoother feel, is better at overcoming glare, and supports HDR for a more vivid image. Like the BenQ, fast-moving objects look crisp on the Dell.

Variants

AW2523HF (25")

ZOWIE XL2546X (25")

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25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

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Design

Style

Design Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Design Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Design Picture Sample

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Curved

Locked

Locked

Curve Radius

Locked

Locked

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Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

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Longevity Graph

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Longevity Graph Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Longevity Graph Sample

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Build Quality Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Build Quality Picture Sample

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Ergonomics

N/A

N/A

Ergonomics Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Ergonomics Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Ergonomics Picture Sample

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Back Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Back Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Height Adjustment

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Tilt Range

Locked

Locked

Rotate Portrait/Landscape

Locked

Locked

Swivel Range

Locked

Locked

Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

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Stand

Stand Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Stand Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Stand Picture Sample

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Thickness Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Thickness Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Thickness Picture 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)

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Display

Display Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Display Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Display Picture Sample

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Size

Lock"

Lock"

Housing Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Housing Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

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)

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Controls

Controls Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Controls Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF In The Box Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Power Supply

Locked

Locked

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Picture Quality

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Checkerboard Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Checkerboard Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Checkerboard Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming

N/A

N/A

Show Text

Local Dimming

N/A

N/A

Local Dimming Video

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Local Dimming Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Local Dimming Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

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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

Lock cd/m²

Show Text

HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

EOTF

Dell Alienware AW2523HF EOTF Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X EOTF Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

VESA DisplayHDR Certification

Locked

Locked

Real Scene

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

N/A

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

N/A

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Horizontal Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Horizontal Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Horizontal Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Horizontal Chroma Graph

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Horizontal Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Horizontal Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Color Washout From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Horizontal Hue Graph

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Horizontal Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Horizontal Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Color Shift From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Horizontal Lightness Graph

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Horizontal Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Horizontal 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°

Show Text

Vertical Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Vertical Viewing Angle Video

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Vertical Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Vertical Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Vertical Chroma Graph

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Vertical Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Vertical Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout From Below

Lock°

Lock°

Color Washout From Above

Lock°

Lock°

Vertical Hue Graph

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Vertical Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Vertical Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift From Below

Lock°

Lock°

Color Shift From Above

Lock°

Lock°

Vertical Lightness Graph

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Vertical Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Vertical Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss From Below

Lock°

Lock°

Brightness Loss From Above

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Below

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Above

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Below

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Above

Lock°

Lock°

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Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

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50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

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Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Native Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

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Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

N/A

N/A

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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)

N/A

N/A

Pre Calibration Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Pre Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pre Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy

Lock%

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

Locked

Show Text

Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)

N/A

N/A

Post Calibration Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Post Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Post Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Post Color Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy

Lock%

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

Show Text

SDR Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

sRGB Color Gamut Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF sRGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 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

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Adobe RGB Coverage xy

Lock%

Lock%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Show Text

HDR Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Wide Color Gamut

Locked

N/A

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

DCI-P3 Coverage xy

Lock%

N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy

Lock%

N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Show Text

HDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp

Lock%

N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp

Lock%

N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Text Clarity

N/A

N/A

ClearType On

Dell Alienware AW2523HF ClearType On Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X ClearType On Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ClearType Off

Dell Alienware AW2523HF ClearType Off Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X ClearType Off Sample

SAMPLE

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Pixel Type

Locked

Locked

Pixels

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Reflections

N/A

N/A

Average Room

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Average Room Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Average Room Sample

SAMPLE

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Average Room Off Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Bright Room Off Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Total Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Indirect Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Calculated Direct Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

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Gradient

N/A

N/A

Gradient Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Color Depth

Lock Bit

Lock Bit

Show Text

Motion

Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Native Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit

Lock Hz

N/A

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit

Lock Hz

N/A

Show Text

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

Show Text

VRR Motion Performance

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo VRR

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Pursuit Photo VRR Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pursuit Photo VRR Sample

SAMPLE

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OD Mode CAD Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2523HF OD Mode CAD Comparison Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X OD Mode CAD Comparison Sample

SAMPLE

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Recommended VRR OD Setting

Locked

Locked

Variable Overdrive Advertised

Locked

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst CAD

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Refresh Rate Compliance

N/A

N/A

Fast GTG Sequence

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Fast GTG Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Fast GTG Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

VRR Compliance

Dell Alienware AW2523HF VRR Compliance Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X VRR Compliance Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Compliance @ Max Hz

Lock%

Lock%

Compliance @ 120 FPS

Lock%

Lock%

Compliance @ 60 FPS

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

Dell Alienware AW2523HF CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate

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Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Show Text

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 RGB

Lock RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

Lock RGB

Lock RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Heatmap First Response

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Heatmap First Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Heatmap First Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Heatmap Total Response

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Heatmap Total Response Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Heatmap Total Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Heatmap RGB Overshoot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Heatmap RGB Overshoot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Show Text

CAD @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 120Hz

Dell Alienware AW2523HF CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

OD Transition 120Hz

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Response Time @ 120Hz

Worst 10% First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

RGB Overshoot

Lock RGB

Lock RGB

Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

Worst 10% Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

Lock RGB

Lock RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap

Dell Alienware AW2523HF 120Hz First Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 120Hz First Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

120Hz Total Response Heatmap

Dell Alienware AW2523HF 120Hz Total Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 120Hz Total Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Dell Alienware AW2523HF 120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot Sample

SAMPLE

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Show Text

CAD @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 60Hz

Dell Alienware AW2523HF CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

OD Transition 60Hz

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Show Text

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 RGB

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 RGB

Lock RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap

Dell Alienware AW2523HF 60Hz First Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 60Hz First Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

60Hz Total Response Heatmap

Dell Alienware AW2523HF 60Hz Total Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 60Hz Total Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

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60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap

Dell Alienware AW2523HF 60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X 60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

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Show Text

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Backlight Strobing Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Backlight Strobing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Backlight Strobing Picture Sample

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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture Sample

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Locked

Locked

Maximum Frequency

N/A

Lock Hz

Minimum Frequency

N/A

Lock Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness

N/A

Lock cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness

N/A

Lock cd/m²

Pulse Width Control

Locked

Locked

Pulse Phase Control

Locked

Locked

Pulse Amplitude Control

Locked

Locked

VRR At The Same Time

Locked

Locked

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VRR Flicker

N/A

N/A

VRR Flicker Video

Dell Alienware AW2523HF VRR Flicker Video Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X VRR Flicker Video Sample

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VRR Flicker Graph

Dell Alienware AW2523HF VRR Flicker Graph Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X VRR Flicker Graph Sample

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Dark Gray Flicker

Lock RGB

Lock RGB

Middle Gray Flicker

Lock RGB

Lock RGB

Light Gray Flicker

Lock RGB

Lock RGB

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Image Flicker

N/A

N/A

Backlight Picture

Dell Alienware AW2523HF Backlight Picture Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Backlight Picture Sample

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Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Inputs

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

Native Resolution @ Max Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

N/A

Lock ms

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Resolution

N/A

N/A

Native Resolution

Locked

Locked

Aspect Ratio

Locked

Locked

Megapixels

Lock MP

Lock MP

Pixel Density

Lock PPI

Lock PPI

PS5 Compatibility

N/A

N/A

PS5 Compatibility Photo

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X PS5 Compatibility Photo Sample

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PS5 Compatibility Table

Dell Alienware AW2523HF PS5 Compatibility Table Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X PS5 Compatibility Table Sample

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4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

N/A

N/A

XSX Compatibility Photo

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X XSX Compatibility Photo Sample

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XSX Compatibility Table

Dell Alienware AW2523HF XSX Compatibility Table Sample

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X XSX Compatibility Table Sample

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4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Inputs Photos

Inputs 1

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Inputs 1 Sample

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Inputs 2

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Inputs 2 Sample

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Video And Audio Ports

DisplayPort

Locked

Locked

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

Mini DisplayPort

Locked

Locked

HDMI

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

DVI

Locked

Locked

VGA

Locked

Locked

Daisy Chaining

Locked

Locked

3.5mm Audio Out

Locked

Locked

3.5mm Audio In

Locked

Locked

3.5mm Microphone In

Locked

Locked

USB

USB-A Ports

Locked

Locked

USB-A Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

USB-B Upstream Port

Locked

Locked

USB-C Ports

Locked

Locked

USB-C Upstream

Locked

Locked

USB-C Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

USB-C Power Delivery

Locked

Locked

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

Locked

Locked

Thunderbolt

Locked

Locked

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macOS Compatibility

macOS Screenshot

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X macOS Screenshot Sample

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Features

Additional Features

HDR10

Locked

Locked

Speakers

Locked

Locked

RGB Illumination

Locked

Locked

Multiple Input Display

Locked

Locked

KVM Switch

Locked

Locked

Show Text

On-Screen Display (OSD)

OSD Picture

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BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X OSD Picture Sample

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Check Price

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

25"

AW2523HF

25"

ZOWIE XL2546X

Dell Alienware AW2523HF

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X

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