BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+ Review & Specifications

ZOWIE XL2566X+ by BenQ is a 24.10″ TN monitor with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (1.778:1, 16:9 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 400 Hz. It supports a None-bit color depth, displays up to colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 99.00% sRGB . The panel delivers 320 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1. It has a pixel density of 91 PPI, with viewing angles of 170 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 160 ° (degrees)° vertical. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating. Typical power consumption is 18.00 W, with a maximum of 65.00 W.

General Work Usage

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+ scores a basic 44.8% in productivity, suggesting it may not be well-suited for demanding office work or long-duration professional use. It utilizes a TN panel—a reasonable performer in office scenarios but may have drawbacks such as narrower viewing angles, color shifting, or limited long-term comfort for professional tasks. The monitor’s resolution of 1920×1080 offers a more modest workspace, potentially limiting multitasking or spreadsheet-heavy workflows. A lower pixel density of 91 ppi can lead to visible pixelation, reducing visual comfort for reading and detailed work, especially on larger screens. The brightness level of 320 nits, is generally sufficient for standard indoor lighting, but may struggle slightly in bright daylight environments.

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+ has color space coverage of: 99.00% sRGB , which gives this monitor moderate color gamut coverage, acceptable for general media consumption, light image editing, or office tasks involving visuals. However, it may not display colors as accurately or vibrantly as wide-gamut monitors. The combination of standard 8-bit panel and average gamut coverage means this display is best used for basic content rather than any precision visual work.

The work performance-per-price score of 13.8% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. Given both the modest work suitability score and weak value proposition, there are likely better alternatives in the same price class.

Gaming and Media Usage

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+ provides a modest 64.0% entertainment score, making it a viable option for casual gaming, streaming, and everyday media consumption. It utilizes a TN panel which are known for their exceptionally fast response times, making them popular among competitive gamers and esports players. However, they generally offer inferior color accuracy, narrow viewing angles, and lower contrast, which can significantly reduce the visual appeal in story-driven or graphically rich games. They're best suited for budget builds or gamers prioritizing pure speed over visual fidelity. With a resolution of 1920×1080, this monitor offers standard image quality. While less visually sharp than higher-res options, it allows for higher frame rates and reduced GPU load — often preferred in competitive or budget-conscious gaming setups. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 400 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, but the slow response time may introduce noticeable ghosting or motion blur in competitive scenarios.

The monitor provides very good ergonomic support, enabling users to adjust it for improved comfort during extended gaming, viewing, or daily activities, and features limited connectivity, which could be restrictive for users with more complex or peripheral-heavy configurations.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 13.8% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. With both a low value rating and a modest gaming usage score (64.0%), this monitor may not be ideal for gamers seeking performance and value.

With a performance-per-price score of just 15.4%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. With both a low value rating and a modest quality score (50.0 pts), this monitor is less competitive than other options in its price bracket.