TN / Esports
Best TN and esports monitors
TN panels still earn a place in competitive shooters. BenQ ZOWIE's DyAc strobing and ASUS's ELMB and ULMB 2 deliver very clear motion at high frame rates, on small 24-inch screens that keep the whole view in sight. The trade-offs are real: narrow viewing angles, washed-out color, and no meaningful HDR. For mixed use, a fast OLED is usually better. See ZOWIE TN vs OLED.
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Top 3
Best overall esports TN
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+
24.1″ · 1080p · 600Hz TN (Fast TN)
600Hz TN with DyAc 2 and 600Hz over both DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1.
Why it ranks: 600Hz Fast TN with DyAc 2, 600Hz over HDMI 2.1 too, and ZOWIE's esports stand and controls.
Caveat: Premium-priced; gains over 360Hz are small unless you reach 500+ fps, and TN color is poor for everything else.
Best value DyAc 2
BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
24.1″ · 1080p · 400Hz TN (Fast TN)
DyAc 2 at 400Hz, positioned below the 600Hz XL2586X+.
Why it ranks: DyAc 2 and ZOWIE's esports ergonomics at 400Hz, a refresh rate more PCs can actually reach.
Caveat: No independent measurements located for this model; HDMI stops at 240Hz.
Best for strobing with VRR
ASUS ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG
24″ · 1080p · 600Hz (610Hz overclock) TN (Super TN)
610Hz overclock and ELMB Sync strobing with VRR.
Why it ranks: Up to 610Hz with ELMB Sync, the rare TN strobing mode that can run with VRR.
Caveat: Needs 500+ fps to use fully; TN image quality and no USB.
More TN / Esports monitors we recommend
Ranked in order. Each has a narrower audience than the top three; the label explains who it suits.
ULMB 2 at up to 540Hz
ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP
24.1″ · 1080p · 500Hz (540Hz overclock) TN (E-TN (AU Optronics Esports-TN)) · ULMB 2
Measured top-tier TN response and ULMB 2 strobing at up to 540Hz. Caveat: Older G-SYNC module design with limited ports; ULMB 2 does not work with VRR.
Entry to DyAc 2
BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X+
24.1″ · 1080p · 280Hz TN (Fast TN) · DyAc 2
DyAc 2 and ZOWIE ergonomics at the lowest entry price. Caveat: Specification-based only; older DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0.
Proven 360Hz DyAc+
BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K
24.5″ · 1080p · 360Hz TN (Fast TN) · DyAc+
Independently measured 360Hz DyAc+ clarity, often at a lower price than DyAc 2 models. Caveat: Older model outside ZOWIE's current US catalog; no VRR with DyAc+.
Lowest-priced ZOWIE (no DyAc listed)
BenQ ZOWIE XL2540X+
24.1″ · 1080p · 280Hz TN (Fast TN)
ZOWIE's esports ergonomics and a 280Hz TN panel for the least money in the lineup. Caveat: No DyAc listed and no independent measurements located.
Covered but not ranked
These models are worth knowing about, but we do not rank them as a purchase until availability or evidence catches up.
Not ranked: no verified US Amazon listing yet
BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X
24.1″ · 1440p · 360Hz · TN (Fast TN)
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.