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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.
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.
CompareBuy 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
| 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.
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.
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.
No verified US Amazon listing for this exact model yet.
Sources
- XQ2566X 360Hz QHD Fast TN Gaming Monitor with DyAc 3 — BenQ ZOWIE (US) (manufacturer specification)
- BenQ ZOWIE Announce New XQ Series with 360Hz 1440p Fast TN Panels and DyAc 3 — TFTCentral, July 8, 2026 (independent news)
- ZOWIE monitor catalog (US) — BenQ ZOWIE (US) (manufacturer specification)
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