BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by CyCoVision » 26 Nov 2020, 13:40

Does anyone know here or has tested this monitor at lower HZ like 120 or 144? How does it peform latency wise then?

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by speancer » 27 Nov 2020, 17:39

samnotyall wrote:
25 Nov 2020, 16:14
Would the K version be worth it over the regular XL2546? The regular one is $30 off on Amazon right now, so I'm wondering if the 1/2 ms decrease in response time (because DyAc seems to be pretty much the same) is worth $30.
axaro1 wrote:
26 Nov 2020, 03:04
for $30 you are getting:
- A much faster panel, the old one used on the XL2546 and 2540 has a 4.1ms G2G panel according to RTings, this one is probably at 2ms (or even sub 2ms)
- Refined Dyac
- New OSD
- New stand
- 3x HDMI 2.0 + 1 DP 1.2 compared to 1 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI 1.4 + 1 DP 1.2

I want to add that my XL2546K model doesn't even suffer from the vertical lines issue.
The XL2546 should cost 100$ less than the K model, there is no reason for the two monitors having the same pricing.
Totally agree with you axaro1, and @samnotyall, yes, it's very worth it to pay more for the "K" version over the regular XL2546. The "K" model is significantly better, especially in panel performance (motion clarity) over its predecessor, in my opinion. The new Fast Liquid Crystal panel is definitely a significant upgrade.

I'm currently testing XL2546K and it's easily the best high refresh rate TN monitor I've ever used, and the first one to be free from pronounced pixel inversion artifacts (for example, my XL2546 had terrible pixel inversion artifacts, aka "vertical lines issue"). I am pleasantly surprised with how good this monitor is, saying it as someone who rather prefers IPS panels in general.
Main display (TV/PC monitor): LG 42C21LA (4K 120 Hz OLED / WBE panel)
Tested displays: ASUS VG259QM/VG279QM [favourite LCD FPS display] (280 Hz IPS) • Zowie XL2546K/XL2540K/XL2546 (240 Hz TN DyAc) • Dell S3222DGM [favourite LCD display for the best blacks, contrast and panel uniformity] (165 Hz VA) • Dell Alienware AW2521HFLA (240 Hz IPS) • HP Omen X 25f (240 Hz TN) • MSI MAG251RX (240 Hz IPS) • Gigabyte M27Q (170 Hz IPS) • Acer Predator XB273X (240 Hz IPS G-SYNC) • Acer Predator XB271HU (165 Hz IPS G-SYNC) • Acer Nitro XV272UKV (170 Hz IPS) • Acer Nitro XV252QF (390 Hz IPS) • LG 27GN800 (144 Hz IPS) • LG 27GL850 (144 Hz nanoIPS) • LG 27GP850 (180 Hz nanoIPS) • Samsung Odyssey G7 (240 Hz VA)

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by Conan » 27 Nov 2020, 17:57

I am using xl2546k for a week now. It can be better but i dont think anything can compete with dyac+. Its so good that while i do fast rotation in fast paced combat during rocket jumps. My eyes register the enemy so clearly but my mind cant pinpoint the exact location. Its that good. Im still adjusting to it. But i dont see myself playing on anything less clearer than this. No way jose.

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by camaoyba » 27 Nov 2020, 18:21

speancer wrote:
27 Nov 2020, 17:39
samnotyall wrote:
25 Nov 2020, 16:14
Would the K version be worth it over the regular XL2546? The regular one is $30 off on Amazon right now, so I'm wondering if the 1/2 ms decrease in response time (because DyAc seems to be pretty much the same) is worth $30.
axaro1 wrote:
26 Nov 2020, 03:04
for $30 you are getting:
- A much faster panel, the old one used on the XL2546 and 2540 has a 4.1ms G2G panel according to RTings, this one is probably at 2ms (or even sub 2ms)
- Refined Dyac
- New OSD
- New stand
- 3x HDMI 2.0 + 1 DP 1.2 compared to 1 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI 1.4 + 1 DP 1.2

I want to add that my XL2546K model doesn't even suffer from the vertical lines issue.
The XL2546 should cost 100$ less than the K model, there is no reason for the two monitors having the same pricing.
Totally agree with you axaro1, and @samnotyall, yes, it's very worth it to pay more for the "K" version over the regular XL2546. The "K" model is significantly better, especially in panel performance (motion clarity) over its predecessor, in my opinion. The new Fast Liquid Crystal panel is definitely a significant upgrade.

I'm currently testing XL2546K and it's easily the best high refresh rate TN monitor I've ever used, and the first one to be free from pronounced pixel inversion artifacts (for example, my XL2546 had terrible pixel inversion artifacts, aka "vertical lines issue"). I am pleasantly surprised with how good this monitor is, saying it as someone who rather prefers IPS panels in general.
Is this an upgrade to an Omen X 25f? I only play CSGO and I am happy with my Omen... Just wanted to see if this is worth the $$$.

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by speancer » 27 Nov 2020, 19:04

camaoyba wrote:
27 Nov 2020, 18:21
Is this an upgrade to an Omen X 25f? I only play CSGO and I am happy with my Omen... Just wanted to see if this is worth the $$$.
Oh, yes, in my opinion Zowie XL2546K is far superior over Omen X 25f, in all motion handling, ergonomics, strobing (which the Omen does not have at all), features (like Black eQualizer) and build quality. My unit of X 25f also suffered from significant pixel inversion artifacts. X 25f's motion clarity in-game looked actually worse to me than on ASUS VG259QM (280 Hz IPS).
Main display (TV/PC monitor): LG 42C21LA (4K 120 Hz OLED / WBE panel)
Tested displays: ASUS VG259QM/VG279QM [favourite LCD FPS display] (280 Hz IPS) • Zowie XL2546K/XL2540K/XL2546 (240 Hz TN DyAc) • Dell S3222DGM [favourite LCD display for the best blacks, contrast and panel uniformity] (165 Hz VA) • Dell Alienware AW2521HFLA (240 Hz IPS) • HP Omen X 25f (240 Hz TN) • MSI MAG251RX (240 Hz IPS) • Gigabyte M27Q (170 Hz IPS) • Acer Predator XB273X (240 Hz IPS G-SYNC) • Acer Predator XB271HU (165 Hz IPS G-SYNC) • Acer Nitro XV272UKV (170 Hz IPS) • Acer Nitro XV252QF (390 Hz IPS) • LG 27GN800 (144 Hz IPS) • LG 27GL850 (144 Hz nanoIPS) • LG 27GP850 (180 Hz nanoIPS) • Samsung Odyssey G7 (240 Hz VA)

OS: Windows 11 Pro GPU: Palit GeForce RTX 4090 GameRock OC CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 + Arctic MX-6 RAM: 32GB (2x16GB dual channel) DDR5 Kingston Fury Beast Black 6000 MHz CL30 (fully optimized primary and secondary timings by Buildzoid for SK Hynix die on AM5 platform) PSU: Corsair RM1200x SHIFT 1200W (ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0 12VHPWR 600W) SSD1: Kingston KC3000 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD2: Corsair Force MP510 960GB PCIe 3.0 x4 MB: ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI (GPU PCIe 5.0 x16, NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4) CASE: be quiet! Silent Base 802 Window White CASE FANS: be quiet! Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM (3x front, 1x rear, 1x top rear, positive pressure) MOUSE: Logitech G PRO X Superlight (white) Lightspeed wireless MOUSEPAD: ARTISAN FX HIEN (wine red, soft, XL) KEYBOARD: Logitech G915 TKL (white, GL Tactile) Lightspeed wireless HEADPHONES: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless (white) 24-bit 96 KHz + Sennheiser BTD600 Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive CHAIR: Herman Miller Aeron (graphite, fully loaded, size C)

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by samnotyall » 28 Nov 2020, 02:11

speancer wrote:
27 Nov 2020, 17:39
samnotyall wrote:
25 Nov 2020, 16:14
Would the K version be worth it over the regular XL2546? The regular one is $30 off on Amazon right now, so I'm wondering if the 1/2 ms decrease in response time (because DyAc seems to be pretty much the same) is worth $30.
axaro1 wrote:
26 Nov 2020, 03:04
for $30 you are getting:
- A much faster panel, the old one used on the XL2546 and 2540 has a 4.1ms G2G panel according to RTings, this one is probably at 2ms (or even sub 2ms)
- Refined Dyac
- New OSD
- New stand
- 3x HDMI 2.0 + 1 DP 1.2 compared to 1 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI 1.4 + 1 DP 1.2

I want to add that my XL2546K model doesn't even suffer from the vertical lines issue.
The XL2546 should cost 100$ less than the K model, there is no reason for the two monitors having the same pricing.
Totally agree with you axaro1, and @samnotyall, yes, it's very worth it to pay more for the "K" version over the regular XL2546. The "K" model is significantly better, especially in panel performance (motion clarity) over its predecessor, in my opinion. The new Fast Liquid Crystal panel is definitely a significant upgrade.

I'm currently testing XL2546K and it's easily the best high refresh rate TN monitor I've ever used, and the first one to be free from pronounced pixel inversion artifacts (for example, my XL2546 had terrible pixel inversion artifacts, aka "vertical lines issue"). I am pleasantly surprised with how good this monitor is, saying it as someone who rather prefers IPS panels in general.
I deeply appreciate your input @speancer! I had been stuck between Zowie vs Asus (280hz) vs Msi, and your comment settled it for me. Considering my main game is CS:GO, and that I have other displays to do audiovisual work with, I believe that the Zowie is the best gaming monitor (particularly shooters) one can go with right now.

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by axaro1 » 28 Nov 2020, 06:27

-----HOW TO ENTER THE FACTORY MENU-----
1) Switch OFF the monitor
2) Press the 5 way wheel on the back of the monitor and keep it pressed
3) Switch ON the monitor by pressing the right side button on the back of the monitor.

I'll try to find how to get inside the service menu aswell
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MONITOR: XL2566K custom VT: https://i.imgur.com/ylYkuLf.png
CPU: 5800x3d 102mhz BCLK
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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by mgabee » 02 Dec 2020, 05:01

Does anybody know the release date of XL2746K? is it coming soon? XL2746S and XL2746K has the same panel as 2546S and K series?

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by axaro1 » 02 Dec 2020, 06:05

mgabee wrote:
02 Dec 2020, 05:01
Does anybody know the release date of XL2746K? is it coming soon? XL2746S and XL2746K has the same panel as 2546S and K series?
I don't think that the XL2746S is out of production like the XL2546S and there are no rumors about Zowie working on the XL2746K.
XL2566K* | XV252QF* | LG C1* | HP OMEN X 25 | XL2546K | VG259QM | XG2402 | LS24F350[RIP]
*= currently owned



MONITOR: XL2566K custom VT: https://i.imgur.com/ylYkuLf.png
CPU: 5800x3d 102mhz BCLK
GPU: 3080FE undervolted
RAM: https://i.imgur.com/iwmraZB.png
MOUSE: Endgame Gear OP1 8k
KEYBOARD: Wooting 60he

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Re: BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240hz TN

Post by axaro1 » 02 Dec 2020, 06:09

Btw if you own the XL2546K and you see no difference between OD High and OD Premium try running an ufotest at 2400 pixels per second, you'll see that the amount of overshoot behind the ufo is slightly reduced with High* (this is impossible to see at the standard 960pps ufotest).
*If you are not using Dyac
XL2566K* | XV252QF* | LG C1* | HP OMEN X 25 | XL2546K | VG259QM | XG2402 | LS24F350[RIP]
*= currently owned



MONITOR: XL2566K custom VT: https://i.imgur.com/ylYkuLf.png
CPU: 5800x3d 102mhz BCLK
GPU: 3080FE undervolted
RAM: https://i.imgur.com/iwmraZB.png
MOUSE: Endgame Gear OP1 8k
KEYBOARD: Wooting 60he

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