BenQ Zowie XL2546K review: Are TN panels still relevant?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Buy the BenQ Zowie XL2546K from Amazon: locally.link/bsNH​ BenQ XL2546K specs: fave.co/3g9wd6M Video timestamps: -Price & specs: 00:00​ -Stand & design: 01:00​ -OSD & best settings: 02:58​ -Image quality: 04:45​ -G-Sync & FreeSync: 07:14​ -Competitive gaming: 08:42​ -Verdict: 10:51

[@dco1019]

Thanks for the review... One of your alternatives left me confused. It's the AOC 24G2U ... I have that thing and want something better. It seems all out terrible in terms of motion clarity, ghosting etc and nothing helps not overdrive, shadow control...mbr, sync on off, low fps, high fps capped. Lower hz... For example in a certain map (obviously the problem is everywhere in the game) in Fortnite you have these circles (a gui to select stuff) if i rapid motion over those they turn into the Audi symbol or the olympics..It's disgusting 🤣 ... Not sure if that's ghosting, artifacts but it's clear that there's something about fast motions in that game that monitor doest like doing.. double images all over the place. Sorry for being verbose. Just weird that monitor is an alternative for a specific needs monitor like this one.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@dco1019 thanks, glad you liked the review. As for the alternative, you're right it's not quite perfect against what's being reviewed, but I like to provide my viewers with options, and that to me is the best FHD 144Hz IPS for the money. As for your experiences, that's really odd. I certainly didn't experience that - you can watch the review if you're interested. It's got minimal ghosting. Are you sure it's that model you've got and not the VA variant which does suffer from the things you mentioned?

[@dco1019]

@@TotallydubbedHD my excuses. you were indeed correct that I have a different monitor. Checking the sticker on the back i have a 27G2UBk. It's an ips panel. I guess these AOC monitors should still be comparable but perhaps not.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@dco1019 well that should have the same performance, your model is just the 27" variant. Odd.

[@dco1019]

@@TotallydubbedHD all right, then it's probably defective in some way. Too bad cause what you said (it being excellent bang for buck) was the reason I bought it. But yea it's odd..

[@kianzadeh3339]

Bro your videos are so helpful. Keep up the amazing work

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thank you, really appreciate the comment!

[@harveycherryvlogs5077]

Man you dont know how much i was searching for the right settings for my new xl2546. everyone was talking about performance but not a lot when it comes to getting the image quality right. thanks a lot!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure, glad you found the review useful!

[@justdf6468]

1440p ips 240hz with dyac is the dream

[@xKibz]

@Varrel 😭

[@SexyGaymerPankaj]

1440p, 390hz, Dyac and ips is the real dream🤤

[@M7MdGaM4R]

@varrel6560now u can get it

[@floodedalpaca6954]

Even though the colors aren’t as great is quality and sharpness of the picture still great?

[@panoulis871]

finally brother lets keep it going more to come . Enjoy it very much !

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Cheers bro, I appreciate it! Another comp monitor review coming next week :)

[@KingAwol]

Really stuck between this Zowie XL2546K and the ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM which I can get for close to £100 cheaper. Cant find any good reviews of the Asus anywhere. How is the input lag on fast IPS displays? I don't want to go IPS if it is a noticeable difference. Might have to stay TN until Oled comes down in price.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No idea, but would suggest checking the description for better alternatives

[@KindOldRaven]

I think you should try capping your framerate, just for shits and giggles. I've gotten many people to figure out that consistency in aim-feel can be much more important than any (variable!) difference in input latency (with tearing) if you're getting like 240-350 fps or something like that.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yup that could be a good idea for some :)

[@itsKroci]

I’m just got the xl2411k and loving it so far. I hate ips bc of the ips glow and always the terrible backlight bleed lol.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Fair enough, enjoy!

[@MrHandsomeStudios]

naicu! I have the aw2518hf 240hz Tn Panel and wonder if it's worth to uppgrade to this one?

[@waslos36]

At 9:02 the menu looks different for me. You had some Updates or something?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No idea

[@waslos36]

@@TotallydubbedHD its weird because i set all the settings like you had (movie etc.) and its just looking like some old picture xD i think they sent me some B Model

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@waslos36 maybe it's just running a different firmware? You sure it's the model on review?

[@waslos36]

​@@TotallydubbedHD thanks for the response. Yes its the same model. I bought it directly from the zowie onlinestore 10 months ago. Greetings.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@waslos36 no worries!

[@Nm_Kng]

So I went from an XL2546K to the KD25F and now to the VG259QM. If I had the choice I’d definitely return to the KD25F idk why, but that monitor made me play like a beast. I love the VG259QM imo it’s slightly better than the XL2546K in motion clarity. Man Zowie really failed me with this monitor :/

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That's odd, the Asus is by far one of the best in its class!

[@assassin7250]

What monitor should I get? I was planning to buy this BENQ monitor on Black Friday soon.. idk yet though..

[@CosmicApe]

I'm surprised to hear you say that any monitor is better specifically around motion clarity than the BenQ w/ DyAc+

[@Nm_Kng]

@@CosmicApe don’t let DYAC in UFO tests fool you lol, there’s barely any difference in games like fortnite, apex, cod etc…

[@haz565]

So what monitor are you using now? Still think the KD25F from Gigabyte is the best?

[@mirzamunif]

Good review but I do have to say complaining about design on an esports monitor is pretty useless. If it's fast I don't think competitive fps players would care

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That's true, but doesn't mean the manufacturer couldn't have at least spent some time on the design, or even clone it from another one of their products.

[@gabi-581.balkan]

I just bought today this monitor end it a beast .. yah you got other's whit better specs ath his price but the responds time Dyac etc . Only Zowie

[@jjjani]

The cover is going to be very useful for me because it gets dusty here :)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Will you put it on every day?

[@TheLimitIessMan]

What would you recommend for esports fps titles such as valorant and overwatch, the vg259qm or the xl2540k which doesnt have Dyac technology? Btw I'd have to pay a little extra for the asus.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Did you watch the video?

[@TheLimitIessMan]

@@TotallydubbedHD yeah, so i guess you would recommend ips panels for fps games in general, also i see you recommend 27 inch as best 240hz monitor, don't you think the screen being 27 inch it will make it harder to focus on the hud in the corner of the screen or you didn't encounter that issue? Thanks

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@TheLimitIessMan didn't have an issue given I'm used to a 27", but there's nothing wrong in going with the 25" variant either - both will be identical when it comes to performance :)

[@TheKillerZmile]

get vg259qm its way better than benq xl2546k

[@TheLimitIessMan]

@@TheKillerZmile but isnt the faster response time and less motion blur on the zowie worth it over ips panels?

[@erragon3946]

If I add 100 pounds I could get a 360 Hz IPS Dell monitor in Poland. Idk why would I need 240 TN for such a price. For this price should be definitely 360Hz even on TN

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That's true, although I'm wondering if 360hz is even worth it in the first place lol

[@Red.exe7]

@@TotallydubbedHD Probably not because most of the csgo lans are sponsored by Zowie, so if you're pro and playing at lan, you'd never use a 360hz.

[@alipaxpa5013]

Please show the some image For comparison Asus and benq image quality Or open some movie into monitor like 720p or 1080 p some movies

[@crxmix7602]

Is viewsonic xg2431 better than xl2546k for comp gaming ?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Nope

[@alirezaabouei1211]

Hello i need help i have xl2546 k black screen show blue light around monitor left right up down is normall pls help me

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not sure, best asking BenQ as that doesn't sound right! You tried changing cables, maybe it's faulty?

[@janturner8746]

I currently have the Benq Zowie XL24111K (144Hz with DyAc). Is it worth upgrading to the XL2546K?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I'd recommend looking at the description for my suggestions.

[@Bru7aLis]

Hello, I am a new viewer. Thank you very much for your hard work and all these great videos. I've seen that you play Counter-Strike and you are very good at it. Can you make a video suggesting the best settings for FPS, input lag and comfortable gameplay in general, cause I've seen many contradicting opinions. For example, when scaling for 4:3, should you use display or GPU scaling? Thank you once again, love your content.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks! My best settings are on this video. As for 4:3 stretched Vs border Vs 16:9 - see other videos about it. There's no real correct answer, it's whatever you like best.

[@alipaxpa5013]

So man can you show Some movie into Benq Xl2546 please after this video give some post Image quality

[@corvotv]

Do you think a notebook Legion 5 (Ryzen 7, RTX2060, 16GB Ram) with the monitor Omen X27 (1440p, 240hz) I can reach 240 FPS in 1440p with low settings and in the Performance mode? I want to buy a monitor to hook in my notebook to play Fortnite competitive but also to do some video creation editing images and audio and of couse normal daily work. I was thinking about the Omen x27, Xl 2546K, VG259QM or VG278QM, the MSI MAG 251RX and the Viewsonic XG2431 (that will not be on sale in Europe according to viewsonic and is just available in the US). CAn you help me here telling the best option or giving me some other suggestions?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Nope! Would suggest you stick to 1080p for 240hz, such as the AOC 24G2U

[@Sooluuss]

Hello my friend, can you suggest me a 1080p Monitor? i want to Play EA FC24 with the lowest input lag possible, i want 165hz, 180hz or maybe 240hz. 24 or 25 inch. What would be the best option under 300$?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Suggest watching this review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4u8i6OLabmrbLs

[@Sooluuss]

thank you, holy thats a Banger Monitor , i was looking for a VA like that ! i think i will buy this one for 179Euros here in Europe on Black friday, maybe for less. What do you think about the Evnia 25M2N5200P Fast IPS? @@TotallydubbedHD

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Sooluuss not tried the other so can't comment. If you're going via Amazon, links in the description (of any video) give me commission :)

[@bosiorne2292]

planning to buy one but can’t justify the price (450€)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yup, fair enough!

[@Champi-ct7gc]

If I only want to play csgo and shooters, what is the best monitor. I have an IPS fast nano from LG 144hz and I want something faster Maybe this BenQ Zowie XL2546K?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

A TN will always be faster than an IPS, but does that make it better as an all-round monitor (and yes, that even includes playing CSGO only); not in my opinion.

[@Isotopes30]

Does BenQ Zowie xl2546k is good also with other games like single player rpg/adventures or it is build only for FPS

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Suggest watching the video.

[@axaro1738]

@totallydubbedHD can you share your icc/icm profile and R G B values?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I don't calibrate, I test out of the box performance.

[@AgnaldoC]

BenQ Zowie XL2546K vs Odyssey G7 for CSGO, which is better for you?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Odyssey G7, or better still, the Alienware

[@nexux9664]

@@TotallydubbedHD why? the benq got amazing motion clarity in cs go. i had both monitors and the zowie is better. 1440p is nice but other then that the xl2546k wins in every other aspect

[@LexaSkye]

almost $650 from where i live cuz they selling older models at $500 ~550.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Still not worth it lol

[@39oom209]

Can we use speakers by aux ?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Expand on your question?

[@singhsahab23075]

DyAc+ vs 1440p 240 hz vs 360 hz.?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No idea mate.

[@singhsahab23075]

@@TotallydubbedHD sorry i mean which one would you prefer?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@singhsahab23075 again, no idea. Not tried any 360hz panels.

[@singhsahab23075]

@@TotallydubbedHD ok, what would you choose between DyAc+ and 1440p 240 hz? Thanks for replying👍

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@singhsahab23075 the Samsung in the description lol.

[@peanutbuttermochi9499]

Nice video. Just had one nit tho - you really *SHOULD* cap your frames on those potato games. It's incredibly hard for your gpu/monitor to pump out ~1k frames a second. You don't want to put that kind of stress on the hardware. I'd definitely cap it at either your refresh rate or a handful above it (300?). but yeah please, don't let your framerate run wild in those potato games.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Honestly can't see an issue there, namely if you're talking about hardware life/span.

[@peanutbuttermochi9499]

@@TotallydubbedHD cards struggle to regulate voltage when you start pushing above 1k fps. this can cause coil whine, and even kill the hardware if its not designed properly. all in all - there is not much a point to max out frames in potato games. just play it safe and cap it at a reasonable fps.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@peanutbuttermochi9499 even as someone who plays 4:3 stretched on a 1440p monitor, I've never hit 1K fps lol.

[@strikepaw1]

@@peanutbuttermochi9499 Your hardware will be fine. No such thing as a "harmful framerate". As long as your temps are good you're fine to stress your hardware as much as you want. If you want to talk about longevity, the best way to make your hardware last longer is to undervolt.

[@ДмитрийАввакумов-ч7ф]

Can you write the model of your speakers

[@TotallydubbedHD]

these ones buddy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXXYd4VpfKqqfdU

[@deshapedttv1033]

I just got this monitor, and I get extreme screen tearing when playing Escape from Tarkov when DyAc+ premium is enabled... I'm kinda considering getting an IPS instead, do you have any idea?

[@_Crunch]

Damn I was gonna buy one specifically for its ability to handle screen tearing

[@deshapedttv1033]

@@_Crunch I mean, it doesn't tear if you get 240 FPS+, but when using DyAc you can't go below 120 FPS else your eyes will die from the tearing.

[@nexux9664]

@@deshapedttv1033 thats why you should disable dyac in games like tarkov and use freesync?

[@chrischang6193]

so whats the difference of this and xl2546 (without the k)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Can't remember from the top of my head, but you'll be able to see the difference on BenQ's website

[@SouR__CreaM]

The regular without K has no dyac

[@xKibz]

@@SouR__CreaM Nah the regular does have dyac but it doesn't have the premium version of dyac

[@goldfito]

mis ojos sigue llerando y no me acostumbro al monitor zowie daña los ojos no encuentro la configuracion que no tenga lagrimeo

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Sorry to hear that.

[@mitchellwong883]

Would you put this over the Alienware AW2521HF?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I'd get neither of them tbh - see description for my suggestions

[@shapeshifter7676]

How it's gonna be useful for consumers? Well, most of their consumers are tournament organizers. And the rest can just not use it, It's not exactly attached to the monitor. Lovely vid tho

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Cheers!

[@saiprasad8078]

I can't stand IPS smearing so I went for this monitor instead.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Interesting choice, but there are some IPS panels, such as the Asus mentioned that have very little to no inverse ghosting.

[@deinemutter9209]

Bought it yesterday

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Rip.

[@vinaysureshbhaisathawara5706]

@@TotallydubbedHD why rip

[@op5598]

@@vinaysureshbhaisathawara5706 play without lag😂😂

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@rocknrollaim6841 shame a nerd knows more than you, right? Best of luck 'kovaak player'

[@FOGoticus]

The VG259QM monitor makes this monitor from benq look like a bad joke. Legitimately this monitor is not something you would expect to see as a recommended option in any way.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Agreed lol

[@daemonkisure2952]

bro i need ur help, what monitor do u think is the best, ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM vs ViewSonic ELITE XG270 vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

The Asus.

[@ASA_1347]

@@TotallydubbedHD which Alienware?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@ASA_1347 lol what

[@Alex-rf4wu]

$500 for a TN panel? 😱 Haha, that's a joke.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Ha!

[@FREEFLYGP88]

here in brazil it costs $ 1,200 dollars ... you have no idea how much the Brazilian gamer suffers with abusive prices😢