RATED
Great
7.2/10
24.5″ BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K – Specs & Features
Stripped to competitive essentials, the 24.5" BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K is a 240 Hz Full HD esports monitor offering the ZOWIE control layout without DyAc+.
Benq●Monitor
Display
24.5-inch, TN, 1920 x 1080
24.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 240 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
320 cd/m²
320 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1 / Dynamic 12000000 : 1
1000
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ZOWIE XL2540K core strength Its 240 Hz TN panel, FreeSync, Black eQualizer, Color Vibrance, three HDMI 2.0 inputs and 155 mm height adjustment cover competitive essentials
- ZOWIE XL2540K's 1920 x 1080 and 89 PPI clearly define its workspace and sharpness
- ZOWIE XL2540K connectivity The connection set covers 3 x HDMI 2.0; 1 x DisplayPort 1.2.
- ZOWIE XL2540K ergonomics The stand lists 155 mm height adjustment, ±45° swivel, no functional pivot and -5° to +23° tilt.
- ZOWIE XL2540K's closest comparison is BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K; the XL2540K shares the XL2546K’s 240 Hz range and stand, but it lacks DyAc+ and is rated brighter at 320 cd/m² with 1000:1 contrast
Cons
- ZOWIE XL2540K main compromise No response-time figure is published, and the monitor omits speakers, USB and HDR while retaining the colour and viewing-angle compromises of TN
- ZOWIE XL2540K's missing values remain unpublished rather than being copied from BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K.
- Before choosing ZOWIE XL2540K over BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K, verify that its exact ports, stand and motion ceiling match the intended use
Score & Ratings
7.2/10
Great
Model Information
15
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | ZOWIE |
| Model | ZOWIE XL2540K |
| Model Alias | XL2540K |
| Full Product Name | BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 2020 |
| 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
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel Density | 89 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.28 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
8
| 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 ° |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 240 Hz |
| AMD FreeSync | Supported |
| Black Equalizer | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 3× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.2 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.2 |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
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 443 mm x 200 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 6.1 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 | 35W |
| Average Power Consumption | 35W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5W |
| Off Consumption | 0.5 W |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AMD FreeSync technology, Black eQualizer, Color Vibrance, Fast liquid crystal, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, XL Setting To Share; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy Star | ENERGY STAR |
Packaging Information
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 9 kg / 19.84 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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