BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X FHD 540Hz Fast TN with DyAc 2
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A 24.1″ ‘Fast TN’ panel is used with 1920 x 1080 (Full HD or 1080p) resolution and support for a 540Hz refresh rate alongside VRR. A matte anti-glare screen surface is included, with 1000:1 static contrast ratio specified. A flicker-free WLED backlight is included which “improves color performance by 35%” compared to a “regular TN panel” (~125% sRGB expected based on PG248QP) and offers a typical maximum luminance of 320 cd/m². Unlike on the ASUS, HDR is not supported and a G-SYNC module isn’t included for ‘full fat G-SYNC’ or ULMB 2 support. BenQ has included their 3rd generation ‘DyAc 2’ (DyAc+ was 2nd generation) strobe backlight technology, though, which can be used instead of VRR if you wish. This is marketed as offering “dual backlight technology” to minimise strobe crosstalk.
BenQ have decided not to specify a pixel response time, and they’ve said in the past that’s because it can lead to comparisons with very misleading figures such as ‘0.5ms’ specified for IPS alternatives. The included stand offers tilt, swivel and a generous 155mm (6.10 inches) height adjustment with “industrial-grade bearings” for its height adjustment mechanism. The stand attaches via a quick-release mechanism and can be removed by pressing a button beneath the attachment point. This reveals provision for 100 x 100mm VESA mounting. The ports face backwards in a recessed area beneath the stand attachment point and include; AC power input (internal power converter), a 3.5mm headphone jack, 3 HDMI 2.1 ports and DP 1.4.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$1000 USD.
