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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X review

ZOWIE's first 1440p TN: 24.1 inches, 360Hz, DyAc 3, aimed at battle royale players. Covered, but not ranked until a US listing is verified.

By Display Verdict · Updated September 30, 2026 · Research-based review; not hands-on tested. How we research

Quick verdict

The XQ2566X is a notable new direction for ZOWIE: a 24.1-inch 1440p Fast TN panel at 360Hz with the new DyAc 3 strobing, designed to help battle royale players pick out distant targets with more pixels. ZOWIE's US site lists it, and TFTCentral reported US pricing alongside a Europe-first release.

We do not rank it as a purchase yet because we could not verify an exact US Amazon listing, and we have not found independent measurements of DyAc 3. We will revisit when both are available.

24.1″ · 1440p · 360Hz · TN (Fast TN) · DyAc 3

No verified US Amazon listing for this exact model yet.

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Buy it if

You play battle royale games and want 1440p on a 24-inch screen.
You are comfortable buying before independent reviews appear.

Skip it if

You want a ranked, measured pick today; see the XL2586X+.
You need an Amazon listing.

Key specifications

Specifications for BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X
Exact model	XQ2566X
Size / aspect	24.1″ / 16:9
Resolution	2560×1440
Refresh rate	360Hz
Dual mode	No
Panel family	TN
Panel subtype	Fast TN
Subpixel layout	RGB stripe (LCD)
Coating	Matte anti-glare
Curvature	Flat
Backlight	Edge-lit LED with DyAc 3 strobing
Motion technology	DyAc 3 backlight strobing
Adaptive sync / VRR	Supported (interaction with DyAc 3 not documented)
HDR	None
DisplayPort	1x DisplayPort 1.4 (1440p 360Hz)
HDMI	3x HDMI 2.1 (1440p 120Hz for consoles)
USB-C	None
USB ports	Unknown
KVM switch	No
Audio	Headphone jack
Stand	155mm height, tilt -5° to 35°, swivel 45°; magnetic shielding hood and S Switch
VESA mount	Unknown
Warranty	Unknown

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

1440p at 24.1 inches for sharper distant targets.
360Hz with DyAc 3.
HDMI 2.1 with 1440p 120Hz console support.
ZOWIE shields and S Switch.

Drawbacks

No verified US Amazon listing.
No independent measurements yet.
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

ZOWIE describes DyAc 3 as its newest motion-clarity technology. At 360Hz each frame lasts about 2.8 ms on a sample-and-hold display before strobing. We have no measurements to report.

Image quality and HDR

ZOWIE lists 350 nits typical brightness and 1,000:1 native contrast. Specification-based only.

Connectivity, PC, and console notes

One DisplayPort 1.4 for 1440p 360Hz and three HDMI 2.1 ports that support 1440p 120Hz from consoles.

Warranty and ownership

As an LCD, no burn-in concern.

Warranty: Unknown

Alternatives worth comparing

BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+
24.1″ · 1080p · 600Hz · TN (Fast TN)
Ranked 600Hz 1080p flagship with published reviews.
Compare with the XQ2566X
ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV
27″ · 1440p · 360Hz · IPS (Fast IPS (AU Optronics M270DAN10.6, per TFTCentral))
1440p 360Hz IPS with G-SYNC Pulsar, larger at 27 inches.
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Questions buyers ask

Why is there no Amazon button?

We only show a buy button for an exact, verified US listing. We did not find one for the XQ2566X, so we cover it without ranking it.

Final recommendation

An interesting new esports format. We will rank it once a US listing and independent testing are available.