The BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+ is a monitor designed with a very specific audience in mind. Unlike many premium gaming displays that attempt to balance gaming, content creation, and entertainment, this monitor focuses almost entirely on competitive esports performance. With a 400Hz refresh rate, Fast TN panel, and the latest DyAc 2 motion clarity technology, it aims to provide professional and aspiring esports players with every possible advantage.
After spending time with the monitor in fast-paced shooters such as Counter-Strike 2, it becomes clear why ZOWIE displays remain a common sight at major esports tournaments around the world.
3Improved TN Panel Performance
While IPS and OLED panels dominate many areas of the gaming monitor market, BenQ continues to rely on TN technology for its esports-focused displays. The company has clearly invested considerable effort into refining the technology.
The Fast TN panel used in the XL2566X+ offers noticeably better colour reproduction than older TN displays while maintaining the speed advantages that competitive players demand. Colours appear more vibrant, and image clarity is improved compared to previous generations.
Features such as Color Vibrance and Black eQualizer further enhance visibility by helping players identify enemies in darker areas without excessively washing out the image. Although the monitor cannot compete with OLED panels in terms of contrast or cinematic image quality, it performs exceptionally well within its intended purpose.
