Budget 144Hz Glory? Zowie XL2411K Review

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[@optimumtech]

Looking forward to comparing this to a few more budget 144Hz monitors real soon!

[@senseicheems3270]

When can u stream valorant?

[@stephenmogaka2122]

Keep this monitor reviews coming

[@paulf1557]

We need a comparison to the benq ex2510.

[@dalibor127]

MSI G273qf for example? Think its a great hardware for its price :)

[@the_womp_and_only9062]

The BenQ Mobius is a better version of this Also, could you look for more backlight strobing monitors with ELMB/ULMB sync? And would you say 144hz with backlight strobing is better than 240hz without?

[@ol1mar]

Really excited for your budget monitor comparison you mentioned at the end of the video as I am exactly in the market of someone who wants a faster monitor for playing competitive games but still wants a good, colour accurate monitor for media consumption and general use

[@Mrjacharles]

I'm just glad to see you won that round in the intro :3

[@techlessYT]

So weird that BenQ have hidden the full overdrive control in the factory menu... And thank you a lot for the shout-out!

[@edwardwang6678]

Best monitor review channel meets best SFF channel pog

[@sam_awsaf]

@techless do a review off asus vg249qg1r

[@walker28able]

Are there hidden settings for the EX2510?

[@Ebrahim766]

more weird thing is that you could not save the od settings !!! that is so dumb

[@ph_paet1932]

The factory settings seem to only apply to the "standard" profile as it automatically switches to that profile when I open the factory settings. do you have any idea how to fix this?

[@ftwtech]

Love how u showed the settings u used with the monitor. Keep doing that!

[@farzamimani5339]

Sometimes I lose compete track of what he’s saying because I’m so focused on his cracked af gameplay

[@samuelchen5549]

0:23 You didn't have to do him like that. He had a family

[@benjaminmayorquinlamboy824]

Hoolyy I was actually looking for this ty!

[@enricobianchi1042]

I bought the orochi v2 after seeing your review, and it's blowing me away!

[@optimumtech]

Great to hear!

[@blockin9556]

i got one too, i love it i still think id like the suplight better but too expensive

[@motion2597]

Id get it but my hands are big

[@bokcchop]

@@optimumtech we need the top 144hz monitors vid

[@goldensheikh6432]

@@optimumtech I need a monitor for PS5 specially for Warzone. Which one do you recommend? Xl2411k or XL2546k? Please help me out I am confused

[@victorumeling5299]

I hope you can test different monitors on 144hz through HDMI 2 as this should start being standarized. I tested that with alot of different monitors even up to 1000€ euro ones but the benq 2411k was the best one imo (fastest and most responcive without ghosting). It also looks much more vibrant and clean when using the ultra hd mode (capped at 120hz)

[@lrfasho5522]

and how do you enable ultra HD mode?

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

Benq is simply amazing.. Their collaboration with E-sports is not just marketing..

[@DarkIzo]

i dont know how close that 2411k is to my 2411z (benq please, better naming scheme), but there are hidden overdrive settings depending on wether you chose low blut mode or not. one way would be to switch to low blur (dyac in your instance), select medium overdrive and then switch off low blur, for a bright, very clear imagie with minimal overshoot (ghosting) also there is a way to change the porch timing to brighten up the image ALOT when in low blur mode

[@8diznuts781]

Finally you made a video of this ❤

[@alexspecht161]

Thx dude and I was the reminder

[@vannatik.PlayStation]

you make amazing reviews. would it be possible to review the new EX3415R ?

[@thomaszhu2277]

Dont know why, but the "retro" look on these "new" zowie monitors are really nice

[@cartonflesh9961]

it has a minimalistic-ish look and i really like it, too bad i got the xl2411p days before it released.

[@jelskit8976]

@Optimum Tech Nice vid as alwyas! Maybe you could review BenQ Zowie XL2411P 144 hz monitor. Its similar to XL2411K, without DyAc. There arent many good in-depth reviews on this monitor so i thought if you could try do one. If you want of course.

[@KajzerD]

It would be interesting to see more budget 144hz mointors tested, like ViewSonic XG2401 for example. It seems really good for it's price

[@thebonggamer3662]

Its trash

[@homeleung578]

I bought the BenQ EX2510 after watching your review, and it’s really good overall monitor for its price. Can you do a comparison between these two monitors?

[@sermedjaber]

zowie is alot better, ex25 is kinda ass because of the IPS panel, it's slower, i don't like it

[@KaseBx]

@@sermedjaber how u tried this? Ips panel ex

[@sermedjaber]

@@KaseBx what?

[@user-bp8yg3ko1r]

That review was just perfect... ^^

[@Lucatekken]

thanks for the content bro, you know the time response if you play 60hz ?

[@user-om8pb8ob9i]

i like how bezels look if they are symmetrical and equally thick on all sides

[@SirNarks]

BenQ EX2780Q 27" 144Hz is what im using came with a remote and hdr so cant complain really, loving it for all my fps gaming and odd other title too.

[@itsKroci]

Buying this for my series x can’t wait!

[@tristinneely6598]

How is it? I'm looking to buy it but I just need that last bit of confirmation

[@itsKroci]

@@tristinneely6598 it’s actually very nice for the price! The input lag is incredibly low and doesn’t look that bad

[@Dycetraction]

Ohhh new vid that isn't over my budget

[@etmasikewo]

Thank you Ali for downgrading to review stuff for us

[@Sam-dk2dp]

I would love to see you review the mobiuz ex2510

[@jacobferguson7449]

You gotta review the ex2510 it's insane

[@clarklindsay2902]

big thanks Ali. great video as always

[@Dr.Freeze]

Ayyy Optimum Tech, reaver vandal squad! ❤️❤️

[@shaftshaftner]

uploaded "1 minute ago". Aw yiss, it'll be a good day starting with OT

[@blockin9556]

same here lol

[@qps9380]

This man out here uploading at 2am in his time zone

[@freddiedurham6874]

@Optimum Tech what would be your recommendation for media ? example: watching anime

[@toothless2773]

If you are still looking for some cheap 144hz models for comparison, I tried quite a few of them 2 years ago and really liked the Viewsonic XG2401. It's TN with actually decent colors, but I think they have a IPS panel in the $200 range by now.

[@Sxlution]

What is ips?

[@peralta229]

this video helped me alot bro.😃

[@ASA_1347]

Just ordered this. What keyboard is that btw?

[@ryzenfromashes]

no way I was going to purchase this soon and your video shows up...

[@istvanszep2776]

I need your help! How do i get into the service menu to turn hdmi hpd back? When i turn my monitor on says mo cable connected

[@sitnok3820]

hey will u be doing the comparison to find the best 144hz cheap monitor (around £200) for overall gaming, media and work? as i play on a ps5 i want to get a 120fps capable monitor with as fast response time as possible with at least 1080p while not losing colour accuracy or brightness as i would ideally like to use it for competitve fps games, media consumption and work

[@joshcara5795]

hello I'm trying to pick which monitor I'll be getting: This monitor or the Benq Zowie XL2731, im having a hard time picking :)) I would like to have your opinion.

[@Pritchy4]

I currently game on a Benq senseye 3 upgraded to this monitor going to be a big upgrade for me.

[@rivall8105]

Can you pls rerate all the itx cases and put them in order from best to worst

[@HDJess]

I'm still using my good old and trusty 24" TN Asus VG248QE after so many years as my primary display. Mainly because I haven't decided yet what should I buy next. I'm heavily undecided between 1440p @ 165-170hz and 1080p @ 240hz (both IPS, of course). Would it be possible for you to compare this Zowie with my VG248QE? I'd be very curious how it stacks up, given the several years of tech gap.

[@sasuke2536]

I use to have vg248qe and I have the benq xl2411k now. Both are great but the only reason I got rid of my asus is because it didn’t work with ps5 120 hz and I got the benq because it’s the only tn that I know is compatible with the ps5 120hz. I prefered the asus but I don’t know witch one is better. I feel like I use to shoot str8er with a ps4 controller …. But both are really good !

[@HDJess]

@@sasuke2536 I got a new monitor a few months ago, LG 27GN800 (27" 1440p @ 144hz). I regret nothing. It's a much better experience on 1440p.

[@itxgaming7226]

Can you please do a review like this of the zowie xl2720? I am really into that monitor but i am really confused as well cuz i want these similar specs in a monitor with 27" 144hz.. and really need to know weather should i sacrifice my Preference of bigger sized screen for this smaller sized one.. Please make it happen..

[@riqqsy1808]

Can you place the "blinders" from Zowie XL2546 to this monitor? It looks like this monitor has the screw spots like XL2546.

[@GATOtyger]

Can you review one of the most bought monitors of all time? The acer predator 144hz QHD IPS (and they had a TN version, comparing them would be TOP video)

[@therealb888]

Wtf is it qhd?

[@zsh]

What’s your Apex Legends Rank? Your Aim is soooo smooth :D

[@raeframi6023]

Hi can you make a video of what's the best gaming monitor for ps5 for response time

[@sexyyoda7567]

Dear Ali, Consider reviewing the cousin of this, BenQ Mobiuz EX2510 which offers IPS panel, much better Aesthetics, Similar Performance, A-Sync(G and Free) all at only 20$ more than the price of this.

[@IcarusLIVE]

I wish Zowie would make a 240hz 1440p monitor with their DyAC options, or even just a 144hz 1440p with it. I feel like it would easily sell far more than the Samsung G7 and Alienware 27in 240hz 1440p monitors if it pulled off the same type of performance as the 240hz 1080p version.

[@Vary180]

i want DyAC with IPS more than more pixels tbh

[@Vary180]

but both would be god tier

[@D4NNIS]

Dude, Zowie have XL2730 or XL2735 with 2.560 x 1.440 144hz

[@alprzakaratekeli9667]

Hi Ali. i have a big issue with apex legends it puts a white screen and gives me engine error says yout gpu is phsically removed or have driver incompability with the game my gpu is a inno3d gtx 1660 ti, did it ever happened to you? please help me and i'm always hyped with your content!

[@davidguite8429]

what do u recommend in other budget monitors with good colors?

[@d.oconnor4047]

Really looking forward to seeing your review of the ASUS PG279QM. Been rocking the OG PG279Q for around 5 years now and I can honestly say that it has been one of the best investments I've ever made.

[@casper3677]

7:11 For which profile are those raccomanded setting?

[@peppi0304]

Can you turn it vertically? For something like programming?

[@ervin9805]

Can you please link your ink desktop backgrounds? Very pretty

[@pixelplayer717]

I don't really understand what screen tearing actually does so could someone explain to me?

[@doug8659]

I dont know if it makes sense when thinking about the monitors you have already reviewed but I got myself a Lenovo Y25-25 240HZ and it is a pretty interesting and good monitor

[@sermedjaber]

lenovo? lmao

[@Xerora]

FYI for monitor shoppers: The LG 27GL850-b can be had on the used market for a similar price, and it's far superior.

[@LinkinPark2016]

How’s it far superior? Ps5 doesn’t support free sync

[@rarinth]

lol ips has slow response times

[@budisetiawan6108]

hopefully asus vp249qgr was on your list for review

[@DVTHEFOX]

Compared to my XL2420T from 2013, would i notice improvements here or...?

[@corruptedricer4142]

Any recommendations for a color accurate 144hz monitor?

[@Ntain86]

Everytime I restart the screen the gain ist going back to 11 from 8. can I save it anyhow ?

[@daddygamer3978]

What about xl2411p? Does it make any major difference in fps games ? Around dyac ?

[@whitebox96]

Between a budget 240Hz monitor and this xl2411, which one do you recommend for Apex?

[@batmansteel778]

Hi Optimum! a few questions. Are you an arm or a wrist aimer? And why do you use the default skins inside Valorant? (except the glitch pop knife) Is that what you personally prefer and would you also recommend us to not use skins?

[@Dr.Freeze]

He’s clearly using a reaver vandal

[@batmansteel778]

@@Dr.Freeze oh yea, but in his other vids he wasn't so I'm curious why

[@1TheCalifornication1]

does anyone have a horizontal scanning lines at 144 hz ? (xl2411p) and does 240 hz monitors have this issue?

[@oOIPaBoIOo]

dat valkyrie mid-air melee kill followed by a kill leader badge *purrfect*

[@sivaprakashs3861]

can make a review of Benq Mobiuz EX2510 ?

[@brxwzer]

What about the sharpness??

[@thelongwinter362]

to me the features that differentiate an esports monitor and a normal gaming monitor are so small and the "esports" monitors come with many disadvantages that I would pick up a normal gaming monitor instead regardless of whether I played esports games exclusively or not. Great video though!

[@sermedjaber]

benq zowie monitors are the best imo (for competitive games)

[@awad1061]

I want it for just playing shooter games , do u recommend it ?

[@_paniwras_4010]

Where can i find this black things that cover the monitor from the edge ?

[@eulalawrence7680]

Screen color as in video Set according to the video, right?

[@grimreaper2488]

Benq ex2510 next please

[@alexp3577]

Can you include BenQ Mobiuz EX2510 to the upcoming comparison?

[@grimreaper2488]

@optimum tech yes please

[@raeframi6023]

What's the better at ms and input xl2546k or xl2411k at 120hz & 60hz ?

[@jadhashem4133]

Recommended for fifa on console?

[@jacob-ug3sc]

I've had my 2411k for half a year now and love it. Can't wait to upgrade to the 240hz version

[@ichampagnez2204]

is it worth the upgrade tho? is dyac premium and 240 hz worth the 250-300 more you'd have to cough up?

[@jacob-ug3sc]

@@ichampagnez2204 Probably not at the price its at now. However, I saw something a few days ago where they are going to lower the cost of the XL2546k from 500 to around 350 within the next 6 months. Maybe then it would make more sense to upgrade. Still love my 2411k.

[@ichampagnez2204]

@@jacob-ug3sc thanks for the reply man. hows the dyac on the xl2411k would you recommend me buy it?

[@jacob-ug3sc]

​@@ichampagnez2204 monitor feels good in game, I like it. Don't spend all your money on it but if you can afford it & need a new monitor go for it. I think zowie even offers programs where you can try the monitor out before you buy.

[@chriskelly4773]

@@jacob-ug3sc Have you a got a ps5? And if so how do you connect it up to the monitor since the console has no display port?

[@NERO-ez1mn]

can you compare it to this - BenQ Mobiuz EX2710 27" they have almost the same price - Mobiuz Game Monitor Division

[@Vary180]

why doesn't benq have a motion clarity ips option yet?

[@aravindk8181]

will by gtx1650 handle this monitor for valorant?

[@Abirzy]

I dont understand why would i need g sync or free sync Can someone explain why everyone complains about that

[@8bitgamerC64]

i want to get a monitor without PWM. would you recommend this monitor? or something else?

[@gabrielcuevas3095]

I can’t wait till zowie does 360hz with .5 gtg and dyac plus and ama

[@surealest]

this was the best choice for me because every other monitor is the same price but has 100-150$ shipping so i cant really choose those with my budget and i dont really care about colors that much so it looks good to me

[@surealest]

oh yeah i got this for 150$ including shipping even with the bad black friday deals

[@sebys3187]

this monitor or msi g242 which one is better? for the fortnite competitive gaming

[@louiedonei4556]

Hey Optimum, this probably isn't the place for questions, but do you recommend MSI 1440p monitors? Thanks.

[@blockin9556]

i was looking at one too, i wanted a 1440p 144hz+

[@Madness-iwnl]

Hard decision I basically need it to play valorant because my ips monitor is not 144hz but the colors are so different, any advice?

[@blitzkrieg163]

Compare this with the AOC 24G2 please

[@JackCh91]

Is it just me who prefers bezels over think ones?

[@MissCloud9]

Am thinking the next upgrade should be off 1080p to 1440p but I do love to see the monitor reviews.

[@ketle369]

1080p with high fps is still the best for competitive gaming.

[@wk-js2329]

Is this monitor any good for the Xbox series s

[@crazzzyork8359]

hey man your reviews are Awesome but can you review the Gigabyte g24f that is the 165hz one there are trash reviews of it but by the looks of it, its naissss. can you make a review with the ufo tests and with the gameplay? A humble request from a budget gamer

[@euochapolin3934]

Panel M240HW01 or M250HTN01.X?

[@Xkisgtkv]

3:53, u mean make sure games that are running at or above 140fps instead of 140hz..?

[@meowidk9480]

How do u adjust the monitors height? When i try to push down it won’t move.

[@nkeyc9820]

which monitor is good asus vp249qgr or zowie xl2411p

[@jhonatanmendes2494]

There’s a monitor soo cheap that would like a review , ozone 240hz . Can you do one ? I think it’s less then this Benq !

[@yxmeen8164]

Is this VESA compatible

[@ThaEazy1]

what ICC profile you used from who Techless ?

[@scottkobrien]

The Alienware 240hz IPS is $299 USD on their website as of a few days ago. Not a big price jump for 144 -> to 240

[@EnnTomi1]

there are more to it than just hz.

[@scottkobrien]

@@EnnTomi1 you would rather game on 144 compared to 240? For a $50 price difference