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Benq BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K – Specs & Features Monitor
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24.5″ BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K – Specs & Features

Targeting stable 360 fps play, the 24.5" BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K is a 360 Hz Full HD esports monitor with DyAc+ for high-level competitive shooters.

24.5″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2022
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Display
24.5-inch, TN, 1920 x 1080
24.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 360 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
320 cd/m²
320 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1 / Dynamic 12000000 : 1
1000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • ZOWIE XL2566K core strength Its 0.5 ms GtG TN panel, 360 Hz refresh, DyAc+, S Switch and DisplayPort 1.4 are designed for low-latency play and repeatable tournament settings
  • ZOWIE XL2566K's 1920 x 1080 and 89 PPI clearly define its workspace and sharpness
  • ZOWIE XL2566K connectivity The connection set covers 2 x HDMI 2.0; 1 x DisplayPort 1.4.
  • ZOWIE XL2566K ergonomics The stand lists 155 mm height adjustment, ±45° swivel, no functional pivot and -5° to +23° tilt.
  • ZOWIE XL2566K's closest comparison is BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+; the XL2566K peaks at 360 Hz with DyAc+, whereas the XL2566X+ increases refresh to 400 Hz and moves to DyAc 2 with three HDMI inputs
Cons
  • ZOWIE XL2566K main compromise Two HDMI 2.0 inputs cannot represent the full flexibility of newer HDMI 2.1 models, and there is no HDR, USB hub or built-in audio
  • ZOWIE XL2566K's missing values remain unpublished rather than being copied from BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+.
  • Before choosing ZOWIE XL2566K over BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+, verify that its exact ports, stand and motion ceiling match the intended use

Score & Ratings

7.2/10 Great
Design
8
Display
7
Color Performance
7
Performance
9
Connectivity
7
Model Information 15
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series ZOWIE
Model ZOWIE XL2566K
Model Alias XL2566K
Full Product Name BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K
Model Year 2022
Monitor Type Gaming Monitor
Monitor Category Esports Monitor
Market Position Competitive Esports
Primary Use Competitive Esports & Professional FPS Gaming
Region / Variant Not specified
Launch Status Model year 2022
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years (36 months)
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 10
Specification Value
Screen Size 24.5-inch
Exact Diagonal 622.3 mm / 62.23 cm / 24.5 in / 2.0417 ft
Screen Format 16:9
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 543.744 mm / 54.3744 cm / 21.4072 in / 1.7839 ft
Active Display Height 302.616 mm / 30.2616 cm / 11.914 in / 0.9928 ft
Panel Type TN
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte

24.5" Display Size (62.2 cm) 16:9

62.2cm 24.5" 54.4 cm / 21.4" 30.3 cm 11.9"
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 1920 × 1080
Pixel Density 89 PPI
Pixel Pitch 0.28 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

1920×1080 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 2.1 MP — 1× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 10
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 16777216 colors
Typical Brightness 320 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12000000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 170 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 160 °
Adobe RGB Coverage 77 %
Color Temperature Modes Yes
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
45°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 8
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 360 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 360 Hz
Minimum Response Time 0.5 ms / 0.0005 s
Standard Response Time 8 ms / 0.0080 s
Average Response Time 4 ms / 0.0040 s
Input Lag 2.3 ms / 0.0023 s
Motion Blur Reduction Yes
Black Equalizer Yes
Ports & Connectivity 7
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
2× HDMI 2.0
HDMI Version HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort Input 1× DisplayPort 1.4
DisplayPort Version DisplayPort 1.4
HDCP Support Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2DisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 17
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 × 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment 155 mm
Height Range 155 mm
Height Adjustment Range 155 mm / 15.5 cm / 6.1024 in / 0.5085 ft
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 23 °
Swivel Adjustment Yes
Left Swivel 45 °
Right Swivel 45 °
Left Pivot 0 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Portrait Mode Yes
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 2
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 571 mm x 366 mm x 200 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 6.2 kg
Power & Operating Conditions 8
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption 40W
Average Power Consumption 40W
Sleep Consumption 0.5W
Off Consumption 0.5 W
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 5
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Desktop Control Software Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features Black eQualizer, Color Mode by Game Titles, Color Vibrance, DyAc⁺ technology, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, SHIELD, S Switch, XL Setting To Share; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 1
Specification Value
Energy Star ENERGY STAR
Included Accessories 2
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable
Packaging Information 1
Specification Value
Package Weight 9.7 kg / 21.38 lbs
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Uses about 0% less power than the average we track in this category.

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