BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X+

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X+ Review & Specifications

ZOWIE XL2546X+ 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 280 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 100.00% sRGB , 95.00% DCI-P3 . 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 18.30 W.

General Work Usage

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X+ scores a basic 45.4% 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 XL2546X+ has color space coverage of: 100.00% sRGB , 95.00% DCI-P3 , which gives this monitor exceptional color gamut coverage, making it a top-tier choice for professionals working in color-sensitive applications such as photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom), video grading, or design production. Colors appear rich, consistent, and accurate across supported spaces. Despite the excellent color coverage, the standard 8-bit panel limits color depth and smoothness in gradient transitions, making it less ideal for critical design or publishing workflows.

The work performance-per-price score of 18.2% 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 XL2546X+ provides a modest 65.2% 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 280 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 18.3% 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 (65.2%), this monitor may not be ideal for gamers seeking performance and value.

With a performance-per-price score of just 20.4%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. With both a low value rating and a modest quality score (51.0 pts), this monitor is less competitive than other options in its price bracket.