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BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X+ review

BenQ ZOWIE's 24.1-inch 1080p 280Hz Fast TN with the full ZOWIE stand and accessories but no DyAc strobing listed.

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Quick verdict

The XL2540X+ is the entry to ZOWIE's current XL lineup: a 280Hz Fast TN panel with VRR, the bearing-mounted 155mm stand, shields, and the S Switch. ZOWIE's US specification page does not list DyAc, so treat it as a fast sample-and-hold monitor rather than a strobing one.

For most buyers the XL2546X+ is worth the step up for DyAc 2 at the same refresh rate. We found no independent measurements for this model.

24.1″ · 1080p · 280Hz · TN (Fast TN)

Buy it if

  • You want ZOWIE's stand, shields, and S Switch on a budget.
  • You prefer VRR over strobing.

Skip it if

  • You want DyAc strobing; get the XL2546X+.
  • You want measured evidence before buying.

Key specifications

Specifications for BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X+
Exact modelXL2540X+
Size / aspect24.1″ / 16:9
Resolution1920×1080
Refresh rate280Hz
Dual modeNo
Panel familyTN
Panel subtypeFast TN
Subpixel layoutRGB stripe (LCD)
CoatingMatte anti-glare
CurvatureFlat
BacklightEdge-lit LED
Motion technologyNone
Adaptive sync / VRRSupported
HDRNone
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.2 (280Hz)
HDMI3x HDMI 2.0 (240Hz)
USB-CNone
USB portsUnknown
KVM switchNo
AudioHeadphone jack
Stand155mm height on industrial bearings, tilt -5° to 35°, swivel 45°; S Switch and shield
VESA mount100 x 100 mm
WarrantyUnknown (not listed on the US product page)

Specifications are manufacturer-stated unless marked as measured. “Unknown” means we could not verify the value, not that it is zero or absent.

Advantages and drawbacks

Advantages

  • 280Hz Fast TN with VRR.
  • 155mm bearing-mounted stand, shields, and S Switch.
  • Three HDMI inputs.

Drawbacks

  • No DyAc listed.
  • DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0.
  • No independent measurements located.
  • TN viewing angles.

What independent testing reports

We did not find numeric measurements for this exact model that we could attribute with their test conditions. Statements below are either manufacturer specifications or reviewers' qualitative findings, and each one says which.

Motion, response, and latency

At 280Hz each frame lasts about 3.6 ms on a sample-and-hold display. Without DyAc, motion clarity relies on refresh rate and pixel response alone. Specification-based only.

Image quality and HDR

ZOWIE lists 320 nits and 1,000:1 native contrast. Expect typical TN color and viewing angles.

Connectivity, PC, and console notes

DisplayPort 1.2 for 280Hz, three HDMI 2.0 ports (240Hz), and a headphone jack.

Warranty and ownership

As an LCD, no burn-in concern. Warranty not listed on ZOWIE's US page.

Warranty: Unknown (not listed on the US product page)

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Questions buyers ask

Does the XL2540X+ have DyAc?

ZOWIE's US specification page does not list DyAc for this model. The XL2546X+ is the 280Hz model with DyAc 2.

Final recommendation

A budget way into ZOWIE's ergonomics; most competitive players should spend a little more for DyAc 2.

Sources

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